Block Club Chicago has been recognized as the Best Daily News Site in an international competition hosted by Editor & Publisher magazine, a respected trade publication covering the newspaper and media industry. This accolade highlights the organization’s commitment to impactful journalism and its dedication to serving the community.
The competition draws submissions from news organizations worldwide and is judged by a panel of professional journalists. Previously, Block Club Chicago earned the title of Best Online-only News Publication in 2021, underscoring its ongoing excellence in digital journalism since its launch in 2018.
Notable Achievements and Investigative Reporting
Since its inception, Block Club has published over 29,000 stories, tackling critical issues affecting the Chicago community. The newsroom has received several accolades, including Business of the Year and Publisher of the Year from the Local Independent Online News Publishers, as well as Community Champion of the Year from the Institute for Nonprofit News.
In the past year, Block Club has undertaken significant investigative reporting, bringing attention to pressing local issues. These include exposing concerning conditions at a Northwest Side hospital, known informally as “Death Hospital,” and investigating the escalating domestic violence crisis in Chicago. Additionally, the newsroom highlighted the city’s failure to address an illegal junkyard in Englewood, which had been neglected for over a year.
Block Club’s recent work has also garnered praise for its coverage of federal immigration operations under the Trump administration, particularly initiatives dubbed Midway Blitz and At Large.
Support Independent Journalism
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Block Club Chicago relies on community support to sustain its reporting efforts. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to the publication to ensure continued coverage of local news, with donations also accepted to further its mission.
For those already subscribed, options to gift subscriptions are available, allowing others to benefit from the vital reporting that Block Club provides. The organization also offers a podcast that complements its written stories, further engaging the community it serves.
