By Edward M. Bury, MA, APRPublic Information CoordinatorThe Urban Transportation Institute at UIC The Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential was established by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) way back in 1964.  But years later, PRSA leadership made a sound and impor...

Dear PRSA Chicago Members, Our biggest event of the year, the 2026 Skyline Awards Celebration Gala is finally here. We hope you’ll join us to honor Chicago’s award-winning communicators and campaigns on September 17. This is an event you do not want to miss! Our All-Member Meeting wi...

By Edward M. Bury, MA, APRPublic Information CoordinatorThe Urban Transportation Institute at UIC Since the Universal Accreditation Board ushered in the Online Examination process in 2003 for those seeking to earn the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential, a broad spectrum of study re...

Today I’m at the Union League Club attending the national PRSA Women of Impact awards and conference. We’re honored to welcome to Chicago forty outstanding honorees from around the country representing the best in communications across corporate, non-profit, agency and government. Our...

By Edward M. Bury, MA, APRPublic Information CoordinatorThe Urban Transportation Institute at UIC As we move into the second half of 2026, there’s some very positive news to report on participation by PRSA Chicago Chapter members in pursuit of the Accredited in Public Relations (APR)...

Dear PRSA Chicago Members, As we move into July, I want to take a moment to reflect on the exciting developments this year in Chicago and share what’s ahead. Our Night at the Ballpark on June 22 was a fantastic event, with vibrant conversations and networking opportunities among colleagues...

As we close out the first half of 2026 at PRSA Chicago, we have a lot to look forward to.  The 2026 PRSA Midwest District Conference is in Minneapolis June 24-26. This year’s conference invites strategic communications professionals to embrace boldness in every sense. From breakthrough...

Meet Bridgette Russell, APR, Member, Board of Directors for PRSA Chicago, Immediate Past President Bridgette is the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at the Field Museum in Chicago, where she has been employed since 2021. She earned a B.A. in Print Journalism at Texas Southern Univers...

By Lindsey Nemcek, Ed.D., APRPublic Relations ManagerCollege of Lake County APR Fee Updates Effective July 1, 2026 To ensure the APR remains strong, relevant, and well-supported, the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB) has announced updated APR-related fees effective July 1, 2026. These change...

With the Memorial Day Weekend marking the beginning of this glorious time in our beautiful city, it’s a great time to take a beat and invest in your future for the rest of 2026 with PRSA Chicago. Showcase your organization’s best work by applying for our Skyline awards before May 22. ...