Accountability reporting is a critical function of journalism — particularly as Chicago governmental bodies are less cooperative and as the Trump Administration, which has proven to be hostile towards the press, begins its second term. On Saturday, March 22, FOIA Fest will explore what a second stint in the White […]
http://www.thestatesman.com image By Casey Bukro Ethics AdviceLine for Journalists Freelance writing is a swashbuckling sort of business where practitioners live by their wits and guile. It’s always been a tough business. But for some it got tougher as the newspaper business, which hired freelancers, took a nosedive. Unemployment among freelance […]
Applications due by January 31 at 11:59 pm CT APPLY HERE The Chicago Headline Club and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity are accepting applications for the 2025 FOIA Fest Boot Camp, a four-month training and mentorship program for Chicago-based reporters. We seek diverse, talented early-career applicants committed to […]
Sponsored by the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, each year the Chicago Headline Club’s Watchdog Award presents a cash prize to Chicago-area journalists for enterprising journalism that defends and protects everyday folks. The award honors and encourages outstanding reporting that calls attention to situations in which the public is being harmed […]
The Chicago Headline Club is excited to announce a new award to honor local journalism: the A-Mark Prize for Dogged Reporting. The award will honor one or more reporters who overcame significant challenges in order to reach publication, such as FOIA legal battles, reticent public officials or other institutional barriers. […]
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