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the topic at the CHC Foundation’s annual Brownlee Party! Featuring Susan Richardson, Myiti Sengstacke and Robert Chiarito RSVP here now: https://lesbrownleesummerparty2015.eventbrite.com 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday August 23rd at 537 Judson Ave. in Evanston We will meet at the beautiful home that Les Brownlee shared with his wife, Priscilla […]

I long ago lost track of how many hours I’ve devoted to this enterprise, but I remember the first JobFile very well. You don’t think of time moving so quickly, or at least I don’t. In my mind, I’m 26 forever. But on October 13, 1993, when I entered the first seven listings – that’s […]

Mark your calendar now!             2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. Aug.23  Our annual summer party honoring Les Brownlee RSVP here now: https://lesbrownleesummerparty2015.eventbrite.com We will meet at 537 Judson Ave. in Evanston, the beautiful home near Lake Michigan that Les shared with his wife, Priscilla Ruth MacDougall, our hostess. Your […]

The Headline Club was intensely involved in this project that you will read all about in the following news release from the Citizens Advocacy Center. We hope it will help you. Determination Letters Issued by Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor Now Available to Public Through Searchable Index. Determination letters […]

What: How to Protect Confidential Sources Workshop When: 6 p.m. Monday, April 27 Where: CivicLab, 114 N. Aberdeen, Chicago Cost: Free Details: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/source-security-tickets-16587994137 More info: chicagoworkingjournalists@gmail.com Refreshments provided. Beer $1 cup or $2 pint (please bring cash). This workshop is being presented by Working Journalists,the new organization for freelance/independent media […]

Felicia Middlebrooks and Greg Hinz will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Chicago Headline Club’s Peter Lisagor Awards banquet for exemplary journalism May 8. Middlebrooks has co-anchored CBS Radio/WBBM Newsradio morning drive news since October 1984. Hinz, who has covered city politics for 40 years, is chief political reporter, blogger […]

We’re looking to build a more diverse Board of Directors for the Chicago Headline Club, one that will represent the greater Chicago journalism community. We want candidates from all media and disciplines: television, radio, wire, newspapers, blogs, magazines, academia and retirees.  If you’re enthusiastic about your profession, want to improve and protect it, […]

By Damian Lopez and Suzanne McBride A crucial factor in next month’s mayoral runoff is the racial divide in the city of Chicago, which was clear Monday, March 2nd at a panel discussion on the subject. The runoff between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and challenger Jesus “Chuy” Garcia was one of […]

WHAT: FOIAFest. Registration required, or pay cash at the door WHEN: Sat. Mar 14, 8:30a-4p WHERE: Loyola University Corboy Law Center, 25 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL COST: $10 Headline Club members and students; $15 non-members Lunch and morning refreshments/coffee will be provided! SCHEDULE 9am: Challenges and opportunities in obtaining public […]