The Chicago Headline Club’s board of directors applauds the decision by U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis to issue a preliminary injunction designed to prevent further abuses by federal immigration agents against the press covering “Operation Midway Blitz.” “Press freedom is a precious constitutional right, and we refuse to back down […]
The Chicago Headline Club took home three top honors at the Society of Professional Journalists‘ 2025 MediaFest, which took place in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15 to 18. The trio of 2025 awards includes: “The Chicago Headline Club is honored to receive those awards. They reflect the work of so many […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 8, 2025chiheadlineclub@gmail.com The Chicago Headline Club and other local media outlets and organizations hailed a victory from a federal judge for upholding the right for journalists to do their jobs without facing unprovoked attacks from federal agents. The club took legal action following multiple examples of federal agents assaulting […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 6, 2025chiheadlineclub@gmail.com The Chicago Headline Club has joined a coalition of media organizations seeking legal action to stop federal attacks on journalists in Broadview, Illinois. The lawsuit, which also includes clergy and individual protesters, calls for protection of First Amendment rights. Our focus is on press freedom. The targeting of reporters and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 28, 2025chiheadlineclub@gmail.com Attacks and targeting of journalists by ICE must stop immediately! The Board of Directors of the Chicago Headline Club condemns the targeting of journalists, reporters and photographers covering protests outside the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and other federal agencies. The Headline Club is calling for […]
The Society of Professional Journalists and dozens of its chapters across the country today joined the Committee to Protect Journalists and other press freedom organizations in calling on the Trump administration to restore the Associated Press’s access to White House events and honor its commitment to freedom of expression. The […]
The Chicago Headline Club is proud to announce the Board of Directors slate for 2023, including members who will formally take office in July, pending approval from the full club membership. Current board member Jillian Melero, Borderless Magazine, will be stepping into the role of president in the upcoming term, […]
We’re looking for new board members to join the Chicago Headline Club Board in our mission to promote journalism and support journalists across our region.
The #WeAreTheHeadlineClub campaign—designed by photographer E. Jason Wambsgans—is an effort to give our brand and our members more exposure. You’ll see these photos and questions across social media over the next few months, anchored to pages like these. Our spotlight this month is on: Robert K. Elder, the Chief Digital […]
Sometimes, common sense wins. On Saturday, Sept. 12, the SPJ delegates voted overwhelmingly to “adopt the Sponsorship Task Force report…and direct the board of directors to enact the proposed Sponsorship Policy as recommended.” What does that mean? The full sponsorship policy is below, but it directs SPJ to reject money […]
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