The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation

Congratulations to the finalists for the 2025 The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting! Their work is shaping the future of accountability journalism in Chicago and Illinois. Large Newsroom The finalists for the Large Newsroom (newsrooms with editorial staffs of more than 10) category are: Block Club Chicago; “CTA in Crisis” by Manny Ramos CBS News WBBM-TV; “Failure to Protect: A Domestic Violence Investigation” by Marissa Perlman, Michele Youngerman, Tim Viste, Jeff Harris, Elliott Ramos, Scott Wilson, Alfredo Roman, Jeff Renfroe and Aaron Cooper Chicago Tribune; “Medical Misconduct” by Lisa Schencker and Emily Hoerner NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago; “Dismissed: How Sex Crimes Disappear” by Bennett Haeberle, Jorge DeSantiago, Lisa Capitanini, Katy Smyser, Lucia Walinchus, Nathan Halder, Casey Mitchell, Rich Moy, Matt Stefanski, Connor Dore, Abra Richardson, Lauren Stauffer and Sally Ramirez Small Newsroom The finalists for the Small Newsroom (newsrooms with editorial staffs of less than 10) category are: Capitol News Illinois , “The Sonya Massey Shooting” by Beth Hundsdorfer Invisible Institute, “A History of Misconduct” by Farrah Anderson, Sam Stecklow and Dean Olsen Cicero Independiente, “The Inside Story On A Billion-Dollar Chemical Company’s Fight To Keep Its Secrets From The Public” by Cicero Independiente staff and MuckRock staff Borderless Magazine, “Investigating Chicago’s Migrant Shelters” by Mauricio Peña, Katrina Pham, Emeline Posner and Nissa Rhee Join us in celebrating these incredible reporters at Beyond the Byline  —  get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dKN8mXEH

Chicago’s cultural institutions convene at Activating Heritage 2025, a professional development conference hosted by Chicago Cultural Alliance. The conference brings together arts and culture workers for a hands-on capacity-building experience. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4228EnZ

Chicago's annual public records conference will include pressing conversations about the legal and security threats facing newsrooms and journalists, as well as workshops, case studies and breakout sessions about the Freedom of Information Act, accountability reporting and other investigative techniques. https://bit.ly/3FkXVvK Chicago Headline Club (SPJ Chicago Chapter)

⏳ Final Reminder! Nominations for Designing a Better Chicago are closing TONIGHT, Friday (2/21) at 11:59 PM! This initiative recognizes designers and organizations that are using design to create positive change in our city. If you know someone making an impact, take a moment to nominate them today. 🔗 Submit here: https://lnkd.in/gYhH3Ujz #DesigningABetterChicago #ChicagoDesign #DesignForGood #DesignImpact NeoCon / Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) / The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation

Chicago Theatre Week 2025 celebrates the city’s live performance communities https://bit.ly/4hWwWVG

Climate Action Museum offers steps to net zero https://bit.ly/3WNgM8T

Nominations are open until February 21 for Designing a Better Chicago 2025, which includes the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation: Built Environment Award. Learn more about the award and program here: https://bit.ly/42B2w6P

Driehaus Foundation announces $10 million grant to Griffin Museum of Science and Industry https://bit.ly/42xNvm4

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative reporting applications are now open! News organizations across Chicago and Illinois are encouraged to apply. The deadline to submit your entry is Saturday, February 15th at 11:59 p.m. CDT. Submit your entries here: https://lnkd.in/gf9weVya

Driehaus Foundation Promotes Nicholas Burt to Senior Program Officer Congratulations, Nick! https://bit.ly/4gLtc9j