The 45th President of the United States has articulated a narrow interpretation of the First Amendment that includes stricter limits on press freedom and harsh penalties for civil disobedience. While some journalists predict the next four years will be "a new low in American democracy" when it comes to freedom of, and respect for a [...]
Illinois Woman's Press Association is a proud sponsor of this event, celebrating one of our historically notable members. Click here to access our Wikipedia page for Fanny's IWPA story. Fanny Butcher: (September 13, 1888 - May 1887), for four decades a writer and critic for the Chicago Tribune, will be inducted into the Chicago Literary [...]
Communicators, friends and members of the public are welcome to join the Illinois Woman's Press Association for its 76th Annual Mate E Palmer Professional Communications Contest Award Luncheon. Enjoy a fabulous four-course meal at Zia's Lago Vista on Chicago's North Side as we honor: * Professional & High School Contest Winners * The Communicator of [...]
Illinois Woman's Press Association is proud to participate in Chicago Women in Publishing's annual Fall Kickoff event to celebrate the beginning of CWIP's 2017/2018 programming year. Our sister organization is pleased to welcome memoirist Jian Ping, also know as Jennifer Kwong, as the event's keynote speaker. Jian Ping is the author of Mulberry Child: A [...]
The mission of the American Writers Museum is to engage the public in celebrating American writers and exploring their influence on our history, our identity, our culture, and our daily lives. The American Writers Museum strives to: Educate the public about American writers – past and present Engage visitors to the Museum in exploring the [...]
Join members of Illinois Woman's Press Association and the AAUW for a light breakfast and a morning of diverse educational content, featuring our Immediate Past President and Digital Marketing Chair, Becky Sarwate. As a demonstrator at the January 21, 2017 Chicago Women's March and a prolific writer around intersectional women's issues in media, politics and [...]
In 1889, world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright completed the construction of a small two-story residence in Oak Park on the Western edges of Chicago. The building was the first over which Wright exerted complete artistic control. Designed as a home for his family, the Oak Park residence was a site of experimentation for the young [...]
Join members of Illinois Woman's Press Association and Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) for an unforgettable evening of networking, food, drink, fun and painting! Unwind with friends, colleagues and make new connections over pizza, snacks and your favorite beverage - while a local artist guides you through painting your own masterpiece. Your ticket to this [...]
In its heyday, when debates raged in Bughouse Square and ideas bounced about the Dil Pickle Club, Chicago’sGold Coast featured a wide array of Newberry Library vibrant, joyous, and culturally significant literary spots. Even today, the Gold Coast is home to a variety of world class literary institutions, including the Poetry Foundation and [...]
In a highly divisive sociopolitical era, it's important to be able to communicate across ideological and cultural lines, This workshop, led by expert Nikki NiglWomen's Advocate. EmpowHERment Coach Nikki Nigl (rhymes with "eagle"), is focused on engaging those you disagree with in a professional manner that makes an impact. Complimentary refreshments will be [...]