The Chicago Headline Club Foundation has awarded $5,000 internship grants to 15 West and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity (IPRE), two Chicago-area nonprofit journalism organizations focused on community-centered and accountability reporting. The grants will support paid internship opportunities for student journalists and early-career reporters, helping both organizations provide […]
By Storer Rowley The Chicago Headline Club and Foundation announced Friday that DePaul University junior Grace Logan has been named the recipient of the 2026 Les Brownlee Memorial Scholarship, a $5,000 annual award supporting emerging journalists in Chicago and Illinois. The Foundation received applications from student journalists attending colleges and […]
By Richard Ray If there’s a message from last year’s winner of the Les Brownlee Memorial Scholarship to this year’s applicants, it’s to go for it. “It wasn’t really daunting if that’s what people are worried about,” 21-year-old Carly Gist said of her experience. “It was a pretty smooth application […]
On March 23-24, the Chicago Headline Club and Foundation welcomed nearly two dozen journalists and trainers to DePaul’s downtown communications center for an intensive two-day Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT) designed to prepare reporters and photographers to safely cover protests, civil unrest, and other high-risk assignments. This training—part […]
The Chicago Headline Club and the Chicago Headline Club Foundation are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the esteemed 2026 Les Brownlee Memorial Scholarship. This annual award grants $5,000 to an exceptional undergraduate journalism student in Illinois and the Chicago area. The award was established in honor […]
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 […]
At a time when local journalism plays an increasingly vital role in democracy and community engagement, the Chicago Headline Club Foundation is proud to announce the availability of up to $10,000 in internship grants to support nonprofit news organizations serving the Chicago metropolitan area. The Foundation will award up to […]
Add some journalism sparkle to your holidays by attending a screening of “All the President’s Men” at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Siskel Film Center in downtown Chicago. Tickets for this fundraiser are $50 plus modest processing fees and include popcorn and a drink. Join us for a one-hour reception […]
Supporting Safe and Responsible Reporting Across Chicagoland APPLY NOW Why This Fund Matters The Chicago Headline Club Foundation has launched the Essential Equipment Fund to help independent and freelance journalists report safely and effectively on issues in the public interest throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. This fund provides limited financial […]
The Chicago Headline Club Foundation has announced the recipients of the CHC’s annual internship grants, awarding $5,000 each to Block Club Chicago and the Evanston RoundTable. These grants, aimed at supporting nonprofit news organizations, will help both organizations provide more opportunities for emerging journalists to gain vital experience in the […]
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