By Mari Devereaux In journalism, finding even the smallest bit of information can lead to an investigative project that requires hundreds of files and dozens of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. That was the consensus Saturday as several investigative reporters discussed how to use and keep track of FOIA […]
Journalists are mission-driven to speak truth to power and report the news even under the most harrowing circumstances.We’re not accustomed to becoming part of the narrative. Last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by a rampaging, violent mob aimed not only to terrorize and instill fear in the hearts of […]
CHC seeking qualified journalist to help with signature conference The Chicago Headline Club is looking for a freelance journalist to help prepare for and manage the 2021 FOIAFest, which will be held Feb. 19-21. The job offers a $3,500 stipend for up to 180 hours of work between Jan. 25 […]
The #WeAreTheHeadlineClub campaign—designed by photographer E. Jason Wambsgans—is an effort to give our brand and our members more exposure. You’ll see these photos and questions across social media over the next few months, anchored to pages like these. Our spotlight this month is on: Robert K. Elder, the Chief Digital […]
The McCormick Foundation is administering $10,000 grants “to support media organizations responding to local information needs related to COVID-19 and covering the public health emergency’s impact on Chicagoland communities.” Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Apply here. Criteria The fund will prioritize support for organizations meeting the following criteria: Small and Medium […]
Welcome to FOIAIllinois.org’s blog page! We want you to use this space to stay updated on newsworthy Freedom of Information Act happenings, share your gripes and accomplishments in acquiring data using Illinois’ FOIA policies in general and with specific agencies, brainstorm solutions to problems plaguing individuals or the larger community, […]
A great example of FOIA requests uncovering new information–and keeping important stories in the headlines–popped up Monday with the release of photos depicting the environmental impact of the BP oil spill in April 2010. From the Huffington Post: According to a Greenpeace press release, the environmental group filed a Freedom […]
Big news out of South Carolina for transparency and FOIA access. The state House almost unanimously passed a bill that makes it more difficult for legislators to keep government records from journalists and the public. From the Herald Online: The bill also included an amendment that makes legislators’ memos and […]
And in Richmond, Va., FOIA requests from the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project will lead to the release of 78 post-conviction DNA test results on July 1. From the Times-Dispatch: An amendment to the state budget, passed by the General Assembly last month, directs the release of the […]
Government Executive‘s FedBlog reports what may be one of the cooler FOIA requests submitted recently. Following a fair amount of buzz about an ale brewed exclusively for the White House that President Obama has raved about on the campaign trail, one Reddit user posted an of a FOIA request reportedly […]
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