Block Club Chicago

Block Club's Free Coronavirus Hotline

The judges were impressed with the dedication to community shown by Block Club in standing up its coronavirus hotline. While many newsrooms eventually copied aspects of their approach, Block Club was one of the first to realize the important, direct role newsrooms could play in keeping their communities safe by sharing trustworthy, accurate information, person by person. Their service to community is a strong tribute to the values they hold in their newsroom.

Honorable Mentions:

• PublicSource – “ADA at 30: Accessibility in Pittsburgh“
• THE CITY – “Missing Them“