CHICAGO JOURNALISTS! Join us Sunday, June 14 for a Pride Month walking tour, as we retrace the 1948 Chicago Tribune coverage of a River North gay bar crackdown with queer historian Daniel Williams. (1/2)

WOW! Thank you to EVERYONE who came out to our April 23 mixer. With 85 registered guests, this might just have been our largest event ever! Beautiful spring weather, amazing people, delicious food and drink -- what more could we ask for? #journalismmatters

You bring the vibes. We’ll bring the tacos. We’re holding our biggest LGBTQ+ Media Mixer in Chicago ever. And you’re invited! If you're in journalism, PR, communications, or any media field, let’s get connected — because community matters more than ever. RSVP NOW: tinyurl.com/nlgjameetup26

How cool to start 2026 with our chapter president, Jake Wittich, guest-hosting The Gaily Show! Jake welcomed Kae Petrin, co-founder of the Trans Journalists Association, for a thoughtful conversation about the Trans News Initiative. View the broadcast HERE: m.youtube.com/live/XiY6uxD...

Congratulations to our board member, Michail Takach, who was presented the 2025 Hesseltine Award by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press! The Hesseltine Award recognizes best-in-class journalism published by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Read the full article at tinyurl.com/hesseltine25

It’s always a treat to hear Tracy Baim speak. So, we couldn’t miss a chance to see Tracy with authors Victoria Noe and Rebecca Makkai for an especially meaningful dialogue on World AIDS Day. Thank you to Chicago’s Women & Children First bookstore for hosting this wonderful event! #journalismmatters

Congratulations to chapter president, Jake Wittich, awarded Chicago Journalist of the Year by the Chicago Journalists Association! We are fortunate to have such an inspiring and accomplished leader, who advances the NLGJA mission within our local media, community, and industry. #journalismmatters

We’re hosting our next LGBTQ+ Journalists Mixer on Thursday, Nov. 13 — and the appetizers are on us! If you're an LGBTQ+ journalist or media professional, come join us for a fun night of community connection. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/lgbtq-jour...

SAVE THE DATE: join us Tuesday, November 6 for Communicating LGBTQ+ Stories, a discussion on how reporters can cover LGBTQ issues and stories in holistic, comprehensive and authentic ways — and not just during Pride Month. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss! #journalismmatters (1/2)

NEXT WEEK! We're partnering with PEN America and Freedom of the Press Foundation for a FREE online workshop to help journalists protect themselves against online harassment, hacking and doxing. (1/2)

Congratulations to The Legacy Project Chicago on today’s Henry Gerber Bronze Memorial Dedication Ceremony! As Victor Salvo said today, we are very fortunate in Chicago to be surrounded by visible, accessible, inclusive LGBTQ history. MUCH praise to this team for their dedication!

Join us in honoring the legacy of Windy City Times -- now serving Chicagoland for four decades -- alongside the people who made media history! See you Sept. 25 at Sidetrack for this special celebration! #journalismmatters RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/windy-city... @windycitytimes.com

TUESDAY! 11:30AM CENTRAL! Join an expert cast -- including our very own NLGJA: Chicago Chapter president Jake Wittich -- for a Reynolds Journalism Institute webinar on how to keep local journalism alive! RSVP: tinyurl.com/community29 @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social

Check it out: our chapter president, Jake Wittich, appears on this week's episode of THIS NEWS IS SO GAY podcast! #journalismmatters @thebuckeyeflame.com

This News is So Gay: A Shift in LGBTQ+ College Support, An Unhinged Sermon and WNBA Expansion Excitement

Featuring: Jason Villemez (Philadelphia Gay News), Jake Wittich (Windy City Times) and Lauren Chapman (Indiana Public Broadcasting)

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Thank you Gerber Hart for hosting tonight’s priceless discussion, “Chicago LGBTQ Newspapers Discussion,” featuring Tracy Baim and Michal Brody. What a treat to hear memoirs, perspectives, and insightful advice from these legendary local journalists! #JournalismMatters @windycitytimes.com

Did you miss our "Resisting the Rollbacks" panel discussion? Check out this Medium summary from host Jake Wittich! #JournalismMatters

5 takeaways from NLGJA Chicago’s panel on responsible transgender journalism

How Chicago journalists build trust, avoid harm and report on trans communities with care, nuance and accountability.

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Bravo to the Windy City Times, one of our long-time hometown publications, for four decades of committed community coverage! #JournalismMatters @windycitytimes.com

The Windy City Times Told LGBTQ+ Stories When No One Else Would. 40 Years Later, They’re Still At It

Born during the AIDS crisis, the LGBTQ+ newspaper became a lifeline, a watchdog and a record of a community long overlooked. The paper's history is now on display at the Gerber/Hart Library & Archives...

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So that was AWESOME! Many thanks to our esteemed panelists — scheduled and substitute — who made tonight’s event insightful, impactful and extremely valuable learning. Happy #PrideMonth, all! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We're SO excited about tonight's event! Will we see you there? 🏳️‍⚧️ #journalismmatters

Join us Thursday, June 5 at "Resisting the Rollbacks: A Panel on Trans Rights in Chicago Journalism," a panel discussion with local journalists and NLGJA: Chicago Chapter president Jake Wittich. #journalismmatters RSVP today for this not-to-be-missed conversation: tinyurl.com/resist25

How are journalists navigating increasingly volatile attacks on the transgender community? Join us Thursday, June 5 for a panel discussion with Chicago reporters, who will share how they’re managing misinformation, safety risks, and editorial gatekeeping. RSVP today!

Thanks to ALL who joined us for our tour of Chicago's South Side LGBTQ History! Tours With Mike highlighted the inspiring lives of LGBTQ icons -- including Honey Dijon, Frankie Knuckles, Lena Waithe, and more -- as we visited historic sites from the South Loop to Bronzeville to South Commons. (1/2)

SATURDAY! Join us for a guided bus tour through decades of local LGBTQ history — as we explore the heritage of Chicago’s South Side! Book now — because less than 5 seats remain! RSVP: tinyurl.com/southside25

SATURDAY! Join us for a guided bus tour through decades of local LGBTQ history — as we explore the heritage of Chicago’s South Side! Book now — because less than 5 seats remain! RSVP: tinyurl.com/southside25

FRIDAY! Join author Nico Lang -- and your NLGJA Chicago friends -- for an in-person Book Talk event! We're proud to welcome this esteemed creator to our community for a heartfelt discussion of queer youth challenges, resilience, and survival. INFO: tinyurl.com/nico0426 @nicolang.bsky.social

Did you know Chicago is home to one of the 10 longest-running gay bars in America -- and it's nowhere near Boystown? On Saturday, April 26, we're taking a tour of South Side LGBTQ history. Join us -- and help us keep the authentic stories of our community alive! RSVP: tinyurl.com/southside25

THANK YOU to everyone who joined our Spring Mixer at Whiskey Girl Tavern! It was an incredible opportunity to connect, network and celebrate our profession and purpose. We love seeing our local community come together! GALLERY: photos.app.goo.gl/UvgmDig4fxm5... @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social

🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 We’re proud to introduce the 2025 leadership team for the Chicago Chapter of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists! We're planning a full year of exciting events—from social outings to educational gatherings -- so follow us for more! 📌 @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social