Kate F. O'Connor, Supt. of the Women’s and Children’s division of the Illinois Department of Labor shown with credentials signifying she is a delegate to the 1941 convention in Danville representing the Steamfitter’s Union. One thousand pine trees were planted across an acre of the Mason state forest in celebration of Kate F. [...]
Media Network Idaho member, and current National Federation of Press Women President Teri Ehresman, has featured longtime IWPA member Marlene Cook in the latest post on her blog, Talking with Teri. Ehresman’s blog seeks to profile a wide array of “valued, unique and unbelievable NFPW members.” Of Cook she writes: A long-time friend I always look forward [...]
Congratulations to the following Illinois High School student winners in the National Federation of Press Women competition! We are so happy and proud of your accomplishments! Cartooning 1st: Angella Kilabo, Saint Viator HS, Arlington Heights, Illinois; “Federal, state governments shift right” Review HM: Jake Silverman, Jacob Lirtzman, Marisa Flignor & Emma Pinsky, Deerfield HS, Deerfield, [...]
Wow! It was a great 2015 for members new and experienced, in so many communications disciplines! The judges of the National Federation of Press Women's annual Communications Contest have rewarded 23% of Illinois Woman's Press Association's members for their brilliant work in 2014. We are so very proud to announce the names of these amazing [...]
Open free to the public, IWPA will be hosting its joint event with the Chicago Writers Association on Saturday, July 11 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (please see our events page). This is a fantastic opportunity for any communicator looking to make some connections, enjoy good food, and help promote one of IWPA’s main missions - [...]
The IWPA is pleased to rejoin the National Federation of Press Women’s (NFPW) First Amendment Network (FAN) by appointing me, Diane Bushemi, as the FAN Contact for the Illinois affiliate. As FAN Contact, it is my responsibility to keep our members apprised of First Amendment issues. As liaison for this subject, I am also charged [...]
As a student communicator, I was enthralled by the benefits IWPA/NFPW offers its student members. When I applied to IWPA for a possible summer internship, the nurturing member community struck me as wonderful. Student memberships offer tangible benefits such as networking events and workshops, but also an extended hand of friendship and support. As a [...]
Helen Ekin Starrett Helen Ekin Starrett was exactly the type of woman who lived her life to the fullest. In constant motion as a wife and mother, she also took on the roles of author, editor, publisher, inventor, educator, reporter, respected business woman, Temperance member, volunteer and mentor. A long-time suffragist, she was [...]
The National Federation of Press Women (NFPW), of which Illinois Woman's Press Association is the founding affiliate, received a matching grant of $1,000, from American Press Works to help NFPW end the fiscal year in the black again this year -- so the challenge is on and the deadline is June 30. (NFPW year is [...]
Marlene Cook, IWPA President (1985-1989) As the historian and archivist of IWPA, I enjoy researching, discovering and writing about the women who have made contributions to the Illinois Woman’s Press Association. Writing about those who have long passed away and left us a trail of historical facts often provides me with imprints of [...]
