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 […]
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. […]
The Chicago Headline Club is thrilled to share the lineup of speakers for FOIA Fest 2026. This is a list of speakers who have shared their biographies ahead of time. Review ahead of the conference to prepare. Find the full program here and get your ticket here. Jeff Arnold, National […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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