When it comes to flooding, what does environmental justice look like for Harvey, Illinois? Some residents of the south suburb ...

Join us for a webinar dedicated to the Cook County Digital Equity IMPACT Small Grants program, where storytelling takes center stage in enhancing the four cornerstones of the Cook County Digital ...

City Bureau's work has always been based in shifting power by equipping communities to share their stories in their own words. We're excited to join the Cook County Office of the President to announce ...

Oak Brook Police Sgt. Jason Wood presented StarChase, a "pursuit mitigation tool" that shoots GPS-tagged darts to track ...

Join us for an afternoon filled with family-friendly fall activities for everyone! Enjoy tasty food and a chance to connect with your neighbors. Decorate some pumpkins, take a swing at a piñata, ...

“Black leaders and parents have been vocal about the need for improving Black student outcomes. Pedro Martinez, despite his faults, has ensured that Black student success has been prioritized in the ...

Chicago Documenters teamed up with City Bureau’s Civic Reporting Fellows to get to the heart of the question: What do Chicagoans care about this election season? In a survey conducted in August and ...

“Don’t do ShotSpotter, don’t throw that money away. The people who are advocating for it so hard … you are reactionary and you don’t want to see progress in Chicago.” — Frank Chapman, executive ...

Fall 2024: We asked Chicago residents what they wanted to know about the November 2024 election and the electoral process. Led by City Bureau engagement reporter Jerrel Floyd, four emerging reporters ...

Join us Monday, September 18th at 6pm at the City Bureau office for a Community of Practice gathering with our City Bureau fellows! If you’ve never attended a Chicago CoP, you can expect a chill, ...

The City Bureau Civic Reporting Fellowship is a paid, 16-week opportunity for emerging journalists looking to grow their skills in reporting, community engagement and leadership. Fellows attend weekly ...