Founded as one of the first professional chapters of Sigma Delta Chi in 1921, the Chicago Headline Club is one of the largest chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists and an independent nonprofit working as champions for journalists and builders of journalism’s future. We instill pride in journalism and encourage excellence We protect and support journalists in a changing media and political environment We equip journalists with the latest best practices, skills and news innovations We promote the free-flow of information and public records We uphold high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism We support and amplify new and diverse voices in journalism We build public trust in the media through inclusion and outreach