FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 4, 2025chiheadlineclub@gmail.com Chicago Headline Club response to DHS attempt to challenge the dismissal of the court case CHC brought during “Operation Midway Blitz” and statement by Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin: The Chicago Headline Club went to federal court to stand up for freedom of the press when federal […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 2, 2025chiheadlineclub@gmail.com The Chicago Headline Club joined fellow plaintiffs Tuesday, Dec. 2, in a decision to drop the case against the Department of Homeland Security, given that we reined in the unlawful interference and attacks on reporters doing their jobs as they covered Operation Midway Blitz. “We took the issue […]
The Chicago Headline Club is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Chicago Headline Club’s 2025 journalism awards — including a new way to honor Chicago editors. While planning your entries, be sure to note the varying nomination deadlines for each award type. The Club is thrilled […]
The Chicago Headline Club’s board of directors applauds the decision by U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis to issue a preliminary injunction designed to prevent further abuses by federal immigration agents against the press covering “Operation Midway Blitz.” “Press freedom is a precious constitutional right, and we refuse to back down […]
The Chicago Headline Club took home three top honors at the Society of Professional Journalists‘ 2025 MediaFest, which took place in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15 to 18. The trio of 2025 awards includes: “The Chicago Headline Club is honored to receive those awards. They reflect the work of so many […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 8, 2025chiheadlineclub@gmail.com The Chicago Headline Club and other local media outlets and organizations hailed a victory from a federal judge for upholding the right for journalists to do their jobs without facing unprovoked attacks from federal agents. The club took legal action following multiple examples of federal agents assaulting […]
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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 6, 2025chiheadlineclub@gmail.com The Chicago Headline Club has joined a coalition of media organizations seeking legal action to stop federal attacks on journalists in Broadview, Illinois. The lawsuit, which also includes clergy and individual protesters, calls for protection of First Amendment rights. Our focus is on press freedom. The targeting of reporters and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 28, 2025chiheadlineclub@gmail.com Attacks and targeting of journalists by ICE must stop immediately! The Board of Directors of the Chicago Headline Club condemns the targeting of journalists, reporters and photographers covering protests outside the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and other federal agencies. The Headline Club is calling for […]
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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