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$25K Field Grant Awarded to Expand Journalist Safety Training

January 29, 2026 CHC-Foundation 0

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 […]

Essential Equipment Fund for Journalists

October 11, 2025 CHC-Foundation 0

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 […]