Jack Mabley (1915–2006) was an American newspaper reporter and columnist.
John Arnold Mabley was born on October 26, 1915 in Binghamton, New York State to Clarence Ware Mabley (born Clarence Ware Mable) and Mabelle née Howe, a concert pianist.
After studying journalism at the University of Illinois he started on a long career as a reporter and columnist for several Chicago newspapers prior to taking up a long-standing post as the well-respected columnist of the Chicago Tribune, writing some 8000 columns on a wide range of issues. In his later years he became columnist of the suburban Chicago Daily Herald from which he finally retired in 2004 at around 90 years of age.
In addition to his journalistic career, Jack operated a corporate communications business from his adopted home town of Chicago, hosting a nightly radio show. He also served as president of the Chicago suburb of Glenview for a number of years.
The Jack Mabley Developmental Center in Dixon, IL, a state run residential home for the mentally disabled, is named after him in honour of his generous support and fundraising activities. He had created the Forgotten Children's Fund, which raised money for the centre. His autobiography entitled "Halas, Hef, the Beatles and Me" was published in 1967.
He died in Chicago on 6th Jan 2006. He had married Frances Habeck on 29th Aug 1940 and had four children Jill, Ann, Pat and Robert.
• Halas, Hef, the Beatles, and me Jack Mabley ISBN 0809247925