Opening Doors for Chicago News: A frank dialogue on access and Freedom of Information Act

The Chicago Headline Club will host “Opening doors for Chicago news: A frank dialogue on access and Freedom of Information Act” from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 17 at Loyola University's downtown Water Tower campus.

The forum is a follow-up to the survey commissioned by the Headline Club revealing the ongoing struggle the media faces when trying to get public information from state and local officials. Forum organizers hope to reach an understanding of how to get access to officials and information.

Speakers will include, press officials representing the City of Chicago, the Cook County Board President and the Illinois Attorney General and a panel of key journalists from major Chicago news outlets.

The forum will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast. Admission is free, but reservations are suggested by emailing chc.kathy@gmail.com.

Download the executive summary of the Reporters’ Rights and Access Survey here.

In the coming months, the Headline Club will hold a follow-up workshop on how to access needed information using Freedom of Information laws.