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The Chicago Reporter

The Chicago Reporter investigates issues of race, poverty, and social justice in the Chicago area, using powerful journalism to expose inequities and amplify marginalized voices, fostering accountability and inspiring community action.

Thank you for submitting your work for consideration in The Chicago Reporter&#39;s Photojournalism Contest. Payment of submission fees should reflect the following categories:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Student/ Emerging Professional:&nbsp;$25</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Early Career Professional:&nbsp;$50</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Experienced Professional:&nbsp;$75</li></ul>

The Chicago Reporter Photojournalism Contest

Join The Chicago Reporter for an inspiring evening celebrating the photographers who document Chicago&#39;s most critical justice stories. Experience powerful visual journalism that captures the reality of our communities, from environmental racism and housing inequities to criminal justice reform and education disparities. This inaugural showcase honors Chicagoland photojournalists across three experience levels, recognizing those who use their cameras to demand accountability and amplify voices that deserve to be heard. What to Expect:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Exhibition featuring award-winning photography from across Chicagoland</li><li fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Awards ceremony honoring winners in Student/Emerging, Established Professional, and Veteran Professional categories</li><li fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Participate in choosing our People&#39;s Choice Winner that evening</li><li fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Light hors d&#39;oeuvres and refreshments</li><li fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Networking with photographers, journalists, community organizers, advocates, and nonprofit leaders</li><li fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Behind-the-lens conversations about the stories that shaped the images</li></ul>Why Attend: &nbsp;Support independent journalism. Meet the visual storytellers documenting our city&#39;s fight for equity. Be inspired by images that challenge, inform, and move us toward a more just Chicago. All proceeds support The Chicago Reporter&#39;s mission to investigate issues of race, poverty, and social justice in the Chicago metropolitan area. Limited capacity. Reserve your spot today. Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

The Chicago Reporter

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The Chicago Reporter Photojournalism Contest

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