SPJ Foundation awards $15,000 to support 2027 FOIA Fest
SPJ Foundation awards $15,000 to support FOIA Fest 2027, the Chicago Headline Club’s annual public-records training program for journalists.
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Chicago Headline Club hosts free media career fair Oct. 9
The Chicago Headline Club will host its annual career fair on Friday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Impact House, 200 W. Madison St. The free event is open to journalists, media professionals, and students at any career stage — whether job hunting, considering a change, or building […]
Chicago journalists invited to gather at 2026 Unity Picnic
Chicago’s journalism community is throwing a party — and you’re invited. On Thursday, Sept. 10, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., journalists from across the city’s newsrooms, professional associations and neighborhoods will gather at Promontory Point for food, drinks, and the kind of conversation that happens when you’re not chasing deadline. […]
CHC Foundation awards internship grants to 15 West and Investigative Project on Race and Equity
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 […]
’25 Brownlee Scholarship Winner Encourages Illinois Journalism Students to Apply Early
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 […]
Building Safer Journalists: Inside Our Domestic Conflict Training
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 […]
These are the finalists for the 49th Annual Peter Lisagor Awards
The finalists for the 49th 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 […]
Chicago Headline Club Names 3 as 2026 Lifetime Achievement Recipients
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Headline Club is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award: Cheryl Raye-Stout, Jim Williams and Lynn Sweet. The award recognizes their exceptional contributions to journalism and tireless efforts to give readers, listeners and viewers the truth they needed to know about […]
Finalists for the Chicago Headline Club’s first A-Mark Prize for Investigative Editing and Reporting, Watchdog Award
Winners will be announced on Saturday, March 21 at FOIA Fest The Chicago Headline Club is thrilled to announce the finalists for its inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Editing and Reporting and its annual Watchdog Award for Public Interest. The A-Mark Prize honors one or more reporters and editors who […]
2026 FOIA Fest Boot Camp Application – Chicago Headline Club and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity
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 […]