Month: January 2026

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$25K Field Grant Awarded to Expand Journalist Safety Training

January 29, 2026 CHC-Foundation 0

The Chicago Headline Club Foundation (CHCF) is pleased to announce a $25,000 Field Foundation grant to expand safety resources and training for journalists navigating today’s increasingly unpredictable reporting environment. The initiative is designed to meet the urgent needs of reporters, photographers and freelancers covering protests, domestic conflict and other high-risk […]

2026 FOIA Fest Boot Camp Application – Chicago Headline Club and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity

January 25, 2026 Marissa Nelson 0

The Chicago Headline Club and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity are accepting applications for the 2026 FOIA Fest Boot Camp, a four-month training and mentorship program for Chicago-based reporters. We seek diverse, talented early career applicants committed to equity-focused journalism who want guidance in accountability reporting.  Applicants must […]

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AI Puzzles

January 22, 2026 admin 0

shutterstock.com image By Casey Bukro Ethics AdviceLine for Journalists It was Brian again, a freelancer calling AdviceLine with another question about writing with the aid of artificial intelligence. His life as a freelancer was getting complicated because rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in journalism were changing fast, and […]

FOIA Fest returns on Saturday, March 21, tickets on sale now

January 9, 2026 Marissa Nelson 0

On Saturday, March 21, FOIA Fest will equip journalists with the practical skills, tips and strategy necessary to successfully leverage the Freedom of Information Act and other investigative tactics in their reporting.The annual public records conference will include pressing conversations about the legal challenges and limitations to information that newsrooms […]