By Lindsey Nemcek, Ed.D., APRPublic Relations ManagerCollege of Lake County As we navigate the increasingly complex sociopolitical landscape of 2026, the demand for public relations professionals to serve as grounded, strategic counselors has never been higher. Since earning my APR in 2021, I&...

Well, that was fast! The first quarter of 2026 is in the books. You may be a seasoned communicator planning, scheduling, reacting and communicating by the quarter or a rising professional mastering how messaging flows. Either way, you have three quarters of 2026 left to get it done. PRSA Chicago...

By Vivian Fiore, APRManager, Public RelationsRotary International Introducing the 2026 APR Logo Refresh For decades, the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) has set the standard for excellence in our profession. Yet outside the communications world, its impact is not always fully understoo...

This very old Farmer's Almanac wisdom seems to match the energy of PRSA Chicago this month. We've had two well-attended events including a virtual session on what it takes to become APR as well as an enthusiastic International Women's Day event with a panel of extraordinary role models. We have t...

Chicago communicators, I have news for you. Just like the weather in Chicago, 2026 is expected to be intense. If you thought 2025 was a wild ride, 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse, beginning February 17, 2026 and ending on February 5, 2027. Occurring every 60 years (previously 1966), this year ...

As president of the Chicago chapter's all-volunteer, working board, I am excited to announce the incoming Board of Directors is ready to make an impact for you, our member community in 2026. My personal journey in public relations began as a student with PRSSA at Southern Illinois University in C...

It is so bittersweet to write my last message as President of PRSA Chicago! What an incredible year it has been, filled with inspiration, triumph, and challenges. We have watched as communications credibility and trust becomes more important than ever. Press releases and organic media are at the ...

I can find something great to say about every season, but the fall leading up to the holidays is truly one of the best times of the year. It’s hard to believe that 2025 is coming to a close, as we frantically try to wrap up Q4 before everyone runs away from the office to spend time at home, ...

If last month was about awards —kudos again to the absolutely fabulous Skyline Award organizers and all the winners —now we are officially entering election season. We are looking ahead to the next era of leadership of PRSA Chicago. As I write this, the nominating subcommittee has put...

From the President’s Desk: S is for September…and Skyline Awards! September is my favorite month, and not JUST because I’m celebrating a birthday this month (Gifts accepted in the form of chocolate, thanks). These days, it is also because we get a chance to celebrate ChicagoR...