Resources for Journalists

Important issues and conversations

• Key Takeaways: Let’s Talk About Mental Health and Trauma in Journalism

Tips and practical advice from working journalists

• FOIA Fest 2025 Online Resource
• Dozens of FOIA tips from some of Chicago’s best investigative reporters at the Headline Club’s 2025 FOIA Fest
• How We Report on Police: Expert advice and resources for crime and accountability reporting
• Looking to innovate in the newsroom? Here are 10 tips to get started

Links to other helpful resources

• FOIA Fest 2025 Online Resource
• Dozens of FOIA tips from some of Chicago’s best investigative reporters at the Headline Club’s 2025 FOIA Fest
• FOIA Fest 2025 Speaker Bios
• FOIAfest 2024: Full Program Announcement
• Job and Career Resources for Journalists
• Resources for Newly Graduating Journalists
• Video conference: Career Transition Advice, Working with a Recruiter and Understanding Unemployment Benefits
• Facebook algorithms, body cameras and gadgets: What we learned at EIJ 2017