🤝 At City Bureau, we’re supporting the people who are building the future our communities need right now. Help us reach our goal and become a monthly donor sustaining people-powered civic media! https://www.citybureau.org/support-city-bureau-2025

🤔This week in the #Newswire (whose idea was it to have a federal holiday on a Tuesday?): 🤑CPD overspends, and taxpayers pay the price. Plus, alders question CPD policies on ICE ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

TONIGHT || Join us for a documentary screening! Earlier this year,journalists uncovered the blueprint for the increased raids, detentions and deportations happening across the country — including Chicago. RSVP for free! https://www.citybureau.org/events/public-newsroom-162-border-city-stories

✨ We’re excited to be featured on the new Journalism Support Exchange (JSX)! This searchable database is designed to make it easier for local newsrooms to find the resources they need to thrive by connecting them with support organizations. www.pressforward.news/news-provide...

🎬 THURSDAY || Join us for a screening of "Operation Return To Sender." Journalists uncovered the blueprint for the increased raids, detentions and deportations happening across the country — including Chicago. RSVP for free! https://www.citybureau.org/events/public-newsroom-162-border-city-stories

2025 has been a year of profound change across Chicago & the nation. At City Bureau, we’re supporting the people who are building the future our communities need right now. Support our programs & invest in staying informed and standing together! https://www.citybureau.org/support-city-bureau-2025

Chicago's 6th Police District Council Chair David Boykin has not shown up to meetings for months, and fellow council members are now asking him to resign. Read more in #ChiDocumenters notes from the Oct. 27 meeting: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

🤑Straight from the #Newswire: How will city budget cuts affect domestic violence survivors? Plus, a loss for legal services for immigrants⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

We hosted reporters from WBEZ, Grist and Inside Climate News to share their findings on Chicago’s lead pipe problem and how neighbors can reduce their health risks. Check out our recap from the conversation! https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/10/8/lead-pipe-public-newsroom-160

The journalists behind “Operation: Return to Sender" uncovered the blueprint for the increased raids, detentions and deportations happening across the country — including Chicago. RSVP to join us for the free screening! https://www.citybureau.org/events/public-newsroom-162-border-city-stories

Did you know big cuts to SNAP benefits already were on the horizon before the government shutdown? Here’s what to know in order to get help and give support in Chicago. https://youtube.com/shorts/lFJebKMnzQE?feature=share

Social isolation and loneliness have become widespread throughout the world. #Chicago Documenters explored how intergenerational relationships shape how people live, work, organize and build community. https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/10/30/documenters-generational-qa

Living with family is increasingly common for young adults who cannot afford rising rents and housing costs. In a story from Civic Reporting Fellow Alonso Vidal, young adults in and from Pilsen say living at home isn’t necessarily a drawback https://youtu.be/lCbfVe-V_Bk?si=dko95xkk13BXyN6d

Organizers, local groups and neighbors are rallying to help keep our communities informed. Here’s what you need to know, how to connect with groups who can help, and where to get more information. https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/9/5/ice-raids-chicago-how-to-get-help

💻✨For @cookcountygov’s Access Amplified Symposium, our team led an interactive workshop, “Digital Pathways to Civic Action!” Learn how access to the internet shapes how we engage with our city. https://youtube.com/shorts/PyrE3kBeaNk?si=pJAW9AVny2prHmA0

We partnered with PUÑO to offer hands-on training in Pilsen for residents navigating federal immigration crackdowns in the city. Here's what we learned: https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/10/30/public-newsroom-161-migra-watch-training-helps-chicagoans-document-ice-enforcement

Earlier this year, the documentary from Evident Media, CalMatters and Bellingcat uncovered the blueprint for the increased raids, detentions and deportations happening across the country — including Chicago. Join our #PublicNewsroom for a screening and convo! www.citybureau.org/events/publi...

SNAP benefits are being slashed. Nearly 2 million Illinoisans will stop receiving food assistance Saturday without legal intervention or the end of the federal government shutdown. Here’s what to know and how to help in Chicago! www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

Join us for Open Office October tomorrow from 11-4pm! Grab a seat, grab some food, and connect with journalism colleagues across the city. RSVP for free 👇 www.citybureau.org/events/open-...

AJP-supported @blockclubchi.bsky.social launched a WhatsApp channel to expand access to critical local reporting for Chicago’s immigrant communities. Block Club is also working with AJP-supported @citybureau.bsky.social to share stories and alerts in Spanish. Read more:

👋 Meet Kristina! This teacher-turned-policy specialist is joining our team to help sustain our thriving #DocumentersNetwork across the country. www.citybureau.org/notebook/mee...

🔥Coming in hot from the #Newswire: It’s #BudgetSzn, baby🤑 Plus, tracking federal funding cuts to Chicago services⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

With immigration raids targeting multiple parts of the city and suburbs, here are tips from local community groups on what to do. www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

#Hiring || Calling all emerging journalists! Applications for our Civic Reporting Fellowship close November 12. Report on a big-picture issues in a collaborative learning environment, with an emphasis on racial equity and community engagement. www.citybureau.org/fellowship-a...

+ This is just the beginning for this tool! We're working to make this a bilingual platform for folks. We owe a huge thank you to our friends @citybureau.bsky.social for their translation services. En español: blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/21/b...

Join us for coworking TODAY at 11AM! Journalists with a connection to City Bureau are invited to co-work together, get feedback from an editor on pitches, drafts and reporting strategies, and share a meal. See you soon! https://www.citybureau.org/events/open-office-october-102325

How do people across generations live, work, and organize together? Our fall Civic Reporting Fellows are exploring the power of intergenerational relationships in Chicago. Learn more about them! https://www.citybureau.org/intergenerational-relationships

TONIGHT || 🍕 Did you know NYC used ranked choice voting in its last mayoral race & Chicago has an ordinance on the table to bring it here? Join us to taste & rank Chi pizzas (& learn about RCV)! https://www.citybureau.org/events/the-great-chicago-pizza-election-an-exercise-in-ranked-choice-voting

"Even though we’re mainly a Black-, trans-led organization, we’re still all inclusive, so we service any & everybody from different walks of life." Jahiem Jones on the power of Brave Space Alliance's support https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/8/25/brave-space-alliance-youth-community-programs

TOMORROW 🍕 || Join us for the Great Chicago Pizza Election! We’ll have the top 5 nominees available for you to taste and rank. See you Wednesday, October 22 at 5:30 PM! More details 👇 https://www.citybureau.org/events/the-great-chicago-pizza-election-an-exercise-in-ranked-choice-voting

🤔 Straight out of this week's #Newswire: What happens when your water meter isn’t working. Plus, buy a vacant lot near you … ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

How do you know if your pipes have lead? We recently hosted a #PublicNewsroom at City Bureau to answer this question and more! Check out our guide on how to test your water, get free filters, and find other help. https://www.instagram.com/p/DP6-lXUDVZ6/

Look for the helpers: Here's how Chicagoans are supporting their neighbors amid ICE raids. In collaboration w/ @citybureau.bsky.social: blockclubchi.co/3WcaPl8

Collaborative journalism is resilient journalism. We’ve got a room full of newsroom partners designing Kansas City Documenters hosted by @thebeacon.bsky.social @citybureau.bsky.social

🍕 Have you voted for Chicago's BEST pizza? Join us next Wednesday to taste and rank your favorites! https://www.citybureau.org/events/the-great-chicago-pizza-election-an-exercise-in-ranked-choice-voting

👋 Meet our fall Civic Reporting Fellows! Four emerging reporters are looking into the people, places and organizations bringing different generations together. Zulema Luz Herrera Amari Amai Davis Marium Asif Jorge Iván Soto Learn more about them: www.citybureau.org/intergenerat...

Look for the helpers: Here's how Chicagoans are supporting their neighbors amid ICE raids. In collaboration w/ @citybureau.bsky.social: blockclubchi.co/3WcaPl8

Look For The Helpers: How Chicagoans Are Supporting Their Neighbors Amid ICE Raids — And How You Can Help, Too. A collab with @citybureau.bsky.social and @blockclubchi.bsky.social <3

Chicago: do you like pizza? Are you curious about ranked choice voting? This @citybureau.bsky.social event brings the two together — next Weds, 10/22/2025 www.citybureau.org/events/the-g...

💡🤝 #DocumentersNetwork sites are heading to Chicago this month for the 2025 Documenters Summit! The Summit is more than a meeting; it’s a chance to exchange ideas, tools, & a vision for civic power. Stay tuned as we share stories from across the Network! www.citybureau.org/notebook?tag...

TOMORROW || Join us for a @chidocumenters.bsky.social Budget Training session! Come learn how the City of Chicago develops, debates, and adopts its annual budget. 📆 Saturday, Oct 11 ⏰ 10am - 12pm 📍 City Bureau https://www.citybureau.org/events/documenting-chicago-city-budget

🗣️ Calling all @chidocumenters.bsky.social, present and future! We've got a handful of trainings and events to get on your calendar 👇 www.citybureau.org/events

I was surprised to learn that my article for @citybureau.bsky.social and @southsideweekly.bsky.social was nominated for a CHIRBy! It is an honor to be acknowledged alongside the work of such luminaries. www.storystudiochicago.org/chirby-awards/

🍕 @citybureau.bsky.social has partnered w/ Common Cause Illinois & Reform for Illinois to decide once & for all which Chicago pizza is best. How? Using #RankedChoiceVoting. Learn more about "The Great Chicago Pizza Election" 👇

CHICAGO JOURNOS: @citybureau.bsky.social is piloting a Spanish translation lab for ICE and immigrant-related coverage in Chicago, offering a limited number of article translations per day to news outlets with no/limited translation resources. Please email me at [email protected] if interested.

@citybureau.bsky.social has a great rundown of information about how to stay informed, get help, or be helpful around Chicago right now. www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

🍕 Nominate the local pizzeria you think epitomizes what Chicago pizza is all about and we’ll have the top 5 nominees available for you to taste and rank. Join us on October 22! https://www.citybureau.org/events/the-great-chicago-pizza-election-an-exercise-in-ranked-choice-voting

Join us for a special @chidocumenters.bsky.social Training on Documenting Chicago's City Budget! Learn how the City of Chicago develops, debates, and adopts its annual budget. 📆 Saturday, Oct 11 ⏰ 10am - 12pm 📍 City Bureau https://www.citybureau.org/events/documenting-chicago-city-budget

Willian Alberto Gimenez Gonzalez was detained by ICE on Sept. 12. Advocates believe he was targeted because of an ongoing lawsuit alleging he and four other day laborers were assaulted in 2024. https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/10/7/ice-arrests-day-laborer-willian-alberto-gimenez-gonzalez

🗣️ NOW EXTENDED || We’re hiring a Director of Development to lead our fundraising and strengthen the future of people-powered journalism! Help us solidify City Bureau's future as a vital force for a just democracy. https://www.citybureau.org/director-of-development