See below for descriptions of our three memberships tiers. Choose "become a member" and complete the enrollment process to gain access. For pricing, see the matrix at the bottom that breaks down our monthly and annual memberships options.
TDL Professional
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TDL Professional unlocks all TDL content on Chicago, Cook County and The Illinois State Capitol. Along with access to all of our reporting and journalism, members also receive:
- First access to TDL podcasts and CloutCast.
- Access to TheDailyLine.com archives and resources.
- Complimentary entrance to all TDL events and online town halls.
- TDL field guides on elections, candidates, government and influencers.
TDL Chicago
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TDL Chicago membership unlocks all TDL content on Chicago and Cook County. Along with access to our comprehensive reporting on Chicago and Cook County, members also receive:
- Previews of City Council & committee meetings
- Highly detailed meeting coverage linking to ordinances
- Reports on every Plan Commission hearing, Zoning Board of Appeals & Community Development Commission
- Detailed coverage of Cook County Board and tax offices
- Exhaustive election and insider political coverage
- Bios and backgrounds of city and county elected officials
TDL Springfield
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TDL Springfield membership unlocks all TDL content on The Illinois State Capitol. Along with access to our reporting and journalism on Springfield, members also receive:
- Field guides to state government and legislative sessions
- Previews of legislative hearings and committee meetings
- Coverage of state boards like JCAR and ICC
- Exhaustive insider election and campaign coverage
The Daily Line Membership Rates
TDL Professional
Monthly Membership
$69/month
Annual Membership
$695
18% Savings
Group Annual Membership
$1,150
(up to 5 members)
67% Savings
TDL Chicago
Monthly Membership
$39/month
Annual Membership
$395
18% Savings
Group Annual Membership
$650
(up to 5 members)
67% Savings
TDL Springfield
Monthly Membership
$39/month
Annual Membership
$395
18% Savings
Group Annual Membership
$650
(up to 5 members)
67% Savings









