Newcity wants timely, magazine-style stories about Chicago, its culture, or topics of interest to the urban dweller. They like stories about politics, the arts, social affairs and social policy. They like a sense of humor, and seldom publish stories about national or international affairs. Length: 1,500-5,000 words for print features; 450-750 words for arts features; 350 words for reviews. Pay: $75-150 for print features; $15-50 for short items; $15 for web articles. Details here.