These are the finalists for the 2023 Peter Lisagor Awards

March 29, 2024 Marissa Nelson 0

The finalists for the 2023 Peter Lisagor Awards, represent some of the best journalism produced in Illinois and northwest Indiana from across print, digital, and broadcast media. Our thanks to everyone who submitted nominations for consideration. Entries were judged by an out-of-state SPJ chapter. Award recipients will be announced at […]

FOIAfest 2024: Full Program Announcement

March 6, 2024 Marissa Nelson 0

Our annual public records conference, FOIA Fest, is returning as a one-day in person event on Saturday, March 16 at Loyola University Chicago’s downtown campus. Below is the full program for FOIA Fest. If you don’t have tickets, you can still purchase them. Scroll to the bottom of the program […]

FOIA Fest returns March 16 in-person at Loyola University

February 13, 2024 Marissa Nelson 0

Our annual public records conference, FOIA Fest, is returning as a one-day in person event on Saturday, March 16. Kimbriell Kelly, Assistant Managing Editor and Washington Bureau Chief at the LA Times, will headline the event. Visit our website for the the full program. FOIA Fest typically sells out and […]

2023 Peter Lisagor awards: nominations open!

January 2, 2024 Marissa Nelson 0

Nominations for the 47th Annual Peter Lisagor Awards, which recognize Chicago’s best journalism from across the media spectrum, are open from January 2 to February 12. The price of entry will gradually increase as the deadline nears. There will be no entries accepted after February 12. How To Enter Nomination Fees […]