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Stephanie Lulay
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Executive Editor and Co-Founder, Block Club Chicago
Chicago
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By Stephanie Lulay Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified CHICAGO — Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit, reader-funded newsroom focused on Chicago’s neighborhoods, was nominated for 17 local journalism awards Friday. The Peter J. Lisagor Awards are presented by the Chicago Headline Club, the local branch of the Society of Professional Journalists.
By Stephanie Lulay Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified CHICAGO — Maple Walker Lloyd, Block Club Chicago’s senior director of development, was named Nonprofit News Emerging Leader of the Year by the Institute for Nonprofit News at an award ceremony in Atlanta Wednesday night. INN’s annual Nonprofit News Awards celebrate the best journalism and best leaders in nonprofit news. The awards are open to the more than 450 newsrooms in the INN Network around the country. Walker Lloyd joined the Block Club team in 2019, a year after the newsroom’s founding.
By Stephanie Lulay Verified| Block Club Chicago Verified CHICAGO — Maple Walker Lloyd, Block Club Chicago’s senior director of development, is a finalist for the Institute for Nonprofit News’ Emerging Leader of the Year award, organizers announced Friday.
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Block Club Chicago
Block Club Chicago is a nonprofit news organization focused on providing reliable, nonpartisan coverage of Chicago’s neighborhoods. Founded in 2018 by former editors of DNAinfo Chicago, it has developed a sustainable, reader-supported model emphasizing hyperlocal journalism. The organization began with a successful Kickstarter campaign and has grown to 37 employees, supported by 20,000 paying subscribers, foundation grants, and advertising revenue. The organization specializes in neighborhood-focused reporting, covering local news, events, and issues across Chicago’s 77 community areas, particularly in underserved neighborhoods. It also features investigative journalism through its Watch team, which addresses systemic issues, and highlights the city’s arts and culture scene. Block Club Chicago is recognized for its community engagement and operational resilience, receiving multiple awards for its impact on local journalism. Its business model relies on reader revenue, grants, and advertising, showcasing a successful approach to nonprofit journalism that can be replicated in other cities.
Chicago, United States
Founded: 2018