Investigative Project on Race and Equity Wins Three Major Chicago Journalism Awards

 

The Investigative Project on Race and Equity is proud to announce that it has been recognized with three of Chicago’s most prestigious journalism awards for its investigation with WBEZ on driving while Black.

The organization received:

  • The Driehaus Foundation Award for Investigative Reporting

  • The Chicago Headline Club Watchdog Award

  • A Peter Lisagor Award for Best Investigative Reporting

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our newsroom and partners to producing investigative reporting that holds systems accountable and advances equity,” said Angela Caputo, Executive Director of the Investigative Project on Race and Equity. “We are grateful to our generous supporters, as well as to our collaborators at the Better Government Association and the Headline Club, for helping make this work possible.”

The award-winning investigation examined racial disparities in traffic enforcement and highlighted systemic inequities in Chicago and beyond. The collaboration with WBEZ brought together rigorous reporting and data analysis to shine a light on these critical issues.

The Investigative Project on Race and Equity continues to advance its mission to support investigative journalism, train reporters, and provide impactful, accountability-driven reporting on issues of race and equity.

 
Christine Wachter