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Top Influencers in Chicago (2026)

Meet the top influencers in Chicago for 2026, the Chicago creators building loyal audiences across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Compare engagement and audience quality to find the right local partners.

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Explore the top influencers in Chicago for October 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Chicago creators for local campaigns. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Cristiano Ronaldo

    @cristianoInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    No bio

    Hashtags#fuellikeronaldo
    Followers680M
    Engagement rate0.9%
    Average likes7.7M
    Audience quality score69/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Brazil11.1
    Italy11.1
    United States8.9
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music15.8
    Travel11.8
    Fitness10.5

  2. 2. Lana Rhoades

    @lanarhoadesInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    @rhoadestudio Lana x @emmapills pre-order open now 💎

    Mentions
    @__outcastclothing@__outcastclothing@3g1kofficial@3g1kofficial@theoliviadavis@theoliviadavis+4@alexaadams3, @dazed, @emmapill, @emmapills
    Followers15.2M
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes33K
    Audience quality score45/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.5%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Poland7.0
    Canada7.0
    Italy7.0
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music19.7
    Fitness18.0
    Photography11.5

  3. 3. G HERBO

    @nolimitherboInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    STREAM ‘BIG SWERV 2.0’🚦♻️

    Hashtags#giveaway#sweepstakes#gherboapp#g
    Followers7.9M
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes16.1K
    Audience quality score70/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States54.1
    Haiti7.1
    Jamaica4.7
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music31.7
    Fashion11.5
    Entrepreneur11.5

  4. 4. Jayson Tatum🙏🏀

    @jaytatum0InstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    In Jesus Name I Play 🙏 Oh yeah I'm from the LOU @enjoysmallwins

    Hashtags#coachpartner#couragetobereal
    Mentions
    @coach@coach
    Followers7.3M
    Engagement rate2.5%
    Average likes217K
    Audience quality score91/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.8%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States37.5
    Greece4.7
    Brazil4.7
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Basketball18.2
    Music15.2
    Fashion12.1

  5. 5. Kristin Cavallari

    @kristincavallariInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    Mama Founder + CEO @uncommonjames @uncommonbeauty Host of Let’s Be Honest podcast | 4x @nytimes Bestselling Author

    Hashtags#letsbehonest
    Mentions
    @uncommonjames@uncommonjames
    Followers5M
    Engagement rate1.0%
    Average likes45.8K
    Audience quality score91/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States51.8
    Italy8.8
    United Kingdom6.1
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy23.9
    Dog Owner17.6
    Fashion14.3

  6. 6. Charlotte de Witte

    @charlottedewittemusicInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    @KNTXTmusic & @epoque.archive label owner. She plays techno and loves food. “La vida es una Charlotada” Debut album coming November 7th 🐦‍🔥

    Followers4.2M
    Engagement rate1.1%
    Average likes96.7K
    Audience quality score75/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.3%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Germany11.7
    Brazil9.9
    Mexico9.0
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music23.9
    DJ18.1
    Techno12.4

  7. 7. DA BRAT (da ONLY 1)

    @sosobratInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    💍BAGGED by @darealbbjudy Agent: Nick🌹’s Youtube:DaBratTv TikTok:SoSoDefBrat Snapchat:SoSoDefBrat

    Hashtags#vote
    Mentions
    @kaleidoscopehairproducts@kaleidoscopehairproducts
    Followers4.1M
    Engagement rate1.2%
    Average likes33.4K
    Audience quality score80/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States57.1
    Canada5.7
    Colombia5.7
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music20.9
    Mommy17.3
    Entrepreneur12.2

  8. 8. Freddy Deanda

    @freddydeandaInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    📖 Recibe mi devocional diario aquí 👇

    Hashtags#freddydeanda#jesus#milagrosdedios#prayers
    Followers4M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes5.1K
    Audience quality score34/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.9%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States29.2
    Panama12.5
    Colombia8.3
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy37.5
    Entrepreneur10.0
    Fitness7.5

  9. 9. Hailie Jade

    @hailiejadeInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    welcome to my unpredictable ig life @justalittleshadypodcast host home decor/reno: @hailiejadehome business inquiries:

    Followers4M
    Engagement rate6.6%
    Average likes411K
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States25.0
    Mexico9.4
    United Kingdom7.8
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music17.7
    Dog Owner13.3
    Fitness10.6

  10. 10. Bryan SKabeche

    @bryan_skabecheInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    @skabechetv & @red_and_blue_productions SPREAD MORE HAPPINESS🤙🏻 VISITA NUESTRA TIENDA EN LÍNEA AQUÍ 🔴🔵

    Hashtags#teamcaos#eliotawards2024#summerkamp2024#teamcaoscuánto
    Mentions
    @nadir_alcantara@nadir_alcantara@medicenyolo@medicenyolo@soycarolinadiaz@soycarolinadiaz+1@elcastillodelterror
    Followers3.9M
    Engagement rate1.7%
    Average likes106K
    Audience quality score54/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Mexico59.0
    Argentina6.0
    United States6.0
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner20.0
    Dancer11.4
    Food8.6

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Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match the ranking’s network, niche, and location. Rankings are refreshed monthly with the latest public data. Each card also shows engagement rate, average likes, and audience quality, so you can compare creators beyond their size.

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