Amy Jacobson

In Response to Federal Lawsuit, Illinois Governor Invites Salem Journalist Amy Jacobson Back to His Press Briefings

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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J.B. Pritzker has invited Salem Media journalist Amy Jacobson back to his press briefings in response to a federal lawsuit filed against him and his press secretary.

Key Points: 
  • J.B. Pritzker has invited Salem Media journalist Amy Jacobson back to his press briefings in response to a federal lawsuit filed against him and his press secretary.
  • Jacobson, a longtime Chicago journalist, sued together with her station AM 560 The Answer after the governor barred her from attending press briefings.
  • For the last decade, Jacobson has been a journalist and morning show host on Salem Medias Chicago station, AM 560 The Answer.
  • Amy Jacobson has a long history in Chicago as a dogged journalist who asks tough questions.

Salem Media, Veteran Journalist Amy Jacobson Sue Illinois Governor Over Exclusion from Press Briefings

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Monday, June 1, 2020
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Salem Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SALM), owner of AM 560 The Answer, and Veteran Chicago journalist Amy Jacobson have filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois Gov.

Key Points: 
  • Salem Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SALM), owner of AM 560 The Answer, and Veteran Chicago journalist Amy Jacobson have filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois Gov.
  • The lawsuit, Salem Media of Illinois, LLC v. Pritzker, was filed today in the Northern District of Illinois.
  • Attorneys also are asking the court to take immediate action to allow Jacobson back into the press briefings.
  • Were disappointed that the governor would retaliate against her and take the unprecedented step of blocking her from his press briefings.