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 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, 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 […]
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 […]
Headline Club announced winners at FOIA Fest 2025 on Saturday, March 21. The Chicago Headline Club is thrilled to announce the winners of the Watchdog Award for Public Interest and the A-Mark Prize for Dogged Reporting and Editing. Chicago Public Media staff won the Watchdog Award for Public Interest for […]
Learn more about our speakers and get your tickets for FOIA Fest today! 8:30 a.m. ｜Check in 9 a.m. ｜ Welcome remarks, Skyline Suite Shruti Singh, VP of FOIA, Headline Club 9:05 a.m. ｜Keynote interview Keynote interview: Jason Leopold and Matt Topic We’ll kick off FOIA Fest with a live […]
FOIA Fest is the Chicago Headline Club’s signature event dedicated to public records reporting. This year, it’s Saturday, March 21 (you can still get tickets). Ahead of the annual public records conference, FOIA Fest speakers shared their best tips for filing FOIA requests and other in-depth, investigative reporting. Maya Dukmasova, […]
FOIA Fest is the Chicago Headline Club’s signature event dedicated to public records reporting. This year, it’s Saturday, March 21 (you can still get tickets). Ahead of the annual public records conference, FOIA Fest speakers shared their best tips for filing FOIA requests and other in-depth, investigative reporting. Maya Dukmasova, […]
As the journalism industry rapidly evolves and as threats to press freedom escalate, accountability journalism continues to be critical to a healthy democracy. FOIA Fest equips journalists with the practical skills, tips and strategy necessary to successfully leverage the Freedom of Information Act and other investigative tactics in their reporting. […]
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