Here are the winners of the 2020 Peter Lisagor Awards, representing some of the best journalism made across the Chicago region over the past year in more than 100 categories, including newspapers, magazines, television, radio and digital media. Entries were judged by an impartial SPJ chapter outside Illinois. Thank you […]
For Chicagoans, no journalist has done more than Cheryl Corley to capture the wrenching social justice issues that erupted into a global firestorm and catalyst for change last year. As an NPR national correspondent based in the city for more than two decades, she made herself an expert on issues […]
Greg Kot is synonymous with Chicago music. His voice, his insights and his critical ear are among the reasons that this author, music critic and “Sound Opinions” co-host is one of two recipients of the Chicago Headline Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award this year. Kot is the head of editorial at the […]
The Anne Keegan award honors journalists who write stories that capture the dignity and spirit of ordinary men and women. It was created in 2012 to honor Anne Keegan, a longtime writer for the Chicago Tribune whose work was distinguished by compassion, character and courage. Her stories often profiled everyday people […]
Sponsored by the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Chicago Headline Club each year awards a cash prize for enterprising journalism that defends and protects everyday folks. The Watchdog Award honors Chicago-area news reporting that calls attention to situations in which the public is being harmed or poorly served. This year, […]
We’re looking for new board members to join the Chicago Headline Club Board in our mission to promote journalism and support journalists across our region.
the guardian.com image By Casey Bukro Ethics AdviceLine for Journalists As The Guardian newspaper celebrates its 200th anniversary and looks forward to its next century, covid is seen as a rehearsal for climate breakdown. Editor-in-chief Katharine Viner offers five ideals to guide the Guardian to help create a better kind of […]
President Madhu Krishnamurthy called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. Also present via Zoom: Howard Dubin, Greg Karp, Flynn McRoberts, Robert Elder, Alejandra Cancino, Michael Limon, Maya Dukmasova, Amanda Vinicky, Taylor Moore, Suzanne McBride, Mike Ewing, Susan S. Stevens and Foundation President Molly McDonough and CHCF member Dann Gire. […]
Here are the finalists for the 2020 Peter Lisagor Awards, representing some of the best journalism made across the Chicago region over the past year.
http://www.slideshare.net image By Casey Bukro Ethics AdviceLine for Journalists So, a new study says many Americans don’t support journalistic values. No ______. (Fill in the word.) When do many Americans agree with anything journalists do, especially at a time when studies show they only value their own opinions? They think […]
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