City Bureau

06/05/2026

No algorithm can replicate a neighbor who is accountable to their community, who shows up because they care, who can look someone in the eye and say: “here’s what happened at that meeting; and here's what you can do about it.”

How the rise of AI made us more confident in our model—not less.

06/04/2026

What happens when Chicago clears homeless encampments?

Plus, wrapping up our court watching pilot

06/03/2026

We’re a Development Manager to manage processes and systems that drive contributed revenue and invite broad engagement in City Bureau’s movement for more equitable media.

Apply by June 23!

We’re seeking a Development Manager to manage processes and systems that drive contributed revenue and invite broad engagement in City Bureau’s movement for more equitable media.

06/02/2026

In late April, Documenters across our network gathered virtually to create pod maps and discuss how this tool can help us show up for our communities. See what they learned here!

In late April, Documenters across our network gathered virtually to create pod maps and discuss how this tool can help us show up for our communities.

05/28/2026

TOMORROW || Join City Bureau at Pilsen Community Books! We'll talk about how Midway Blitz impacted the safety and livelihood of Chicago’s immigrant communities and what can be done to support them now. https://bit.ly/496SKMd

In this Public Newsroom, we’ll learn how community organizations have stepped up to offer sustained support, shifting from rapid response to long term organizing, and what you can do to get involved. Join us with Latino Union of Chicago and PUÑO at Pilsen Community Books.

05/28/2026

"If you don't look, you don't know."

Here's how City Bureau's Documenters program has changed how every day people participate in their communities!

Subscribe to our newsletters to stay up to date on Documenters events and workshops near you. 🔗 in bio!

05/26/2026

Black q***r communities on the South and West Sides of Chicago are determined to thrive across generations despite the aftermath of widespread loss and disconnection.

Black q***r communities on the South and West Sides of Chicago are determined to thrive across generations despite the aftermath of widespread loss and disconnection.  By Amari Davis

05/26/2026

🗣️ Calling all Chicago Documenters! Let's step back from our individual notes and look at the bigger picture. Join us for a debrief on Wednesday night:

Documenter Debrief is a space for Documenters to come together, reflect, and make sense of what we’re witnessing inside Cook County courtrooms.

05/22/2026

ICE is less visible in Chicago, but the threats to the safety and livelihoods of immigrant communities haven’t gone away—how are mutual aid organizations sustaining their efforts?

ICE is less visible in Chicago, but the threats to the safety and l...

05/21/2026

ICE is less visible in Chicago, but the threats to the safety and livelihoods of immigrant communities haven’t gone away—how are mutual aid organizations sustaining their efforts?

Join City Bureau Friday, May 29 at for 165, where our partners and will talk about sustaining and supporting Chicago’s immigrant communities.

Free ticket link in bio or at citybureau.org/events!