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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Chicago Headline Club filed a legal brief in support of news organizations seeking the release of all sealed videos and documents in our case over physical and free speech abuses by federal agents in Operation Midway Blitz. U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis on Thursday ordered the release of all […]
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 […]
Whether you’re job hunting, building your network, or just figuring out your next steps, this event is for you. Join the Chicago Headline Club for a day of career development, peer connection, and newsroom access. (And yes, there will be light bites and beverages!) RSVP for today for the Friday, October […]
By Storer “Bob” Rowley The Chicago Headline Club and Foundation are pleased to announce Carly Gist, a sophomore at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, as the 2025 recipient of the Les Brownlee Memorial Scholarship. The $5,000 award is given annually to a journalism student from Illinois in honor of the late […]
The finalists for the 48th Annual 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 […]
Headline Club announced winners at FOIA Fest 2025 on Saturday, March 22. The Chicago Headline Club is thrilled to announce that Lisa Schencker and Emily Hoerner of the Chicago Tribune have been awarded first place for both the inaugural A-Mark Prize for Dogged Reporting and the annual Watchdog Award for […]
Learn more about our speakers and get your tickets for FOIA Fest today! 8 a.m. ｜Check in 9 a.m. ｜ Welcome remarks, Skyline Suite Jeff Arnold, Vice President, FOIA Fest 9:05 a.m. ｜ Keynote Interview: Missing in Chicago Series, Skyline Suite Kick off FOIA Fest by learning from Pulitzer Prize-winning […]
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