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News coverage of Chicago, produced by City Bureau reporters and Documenters. To see select projects created in our Civic Reporting Programs, go to Collections.

Newswire: How do we mitigate Chicago’s flood problem?

September 9, 2026

“It’s like trying to drain a swimming pool with a straw.”

Resource Guide: Chicago Housing and Shelter

September 4, 2026

Resources for affordable housing, eviction, homeless shelters, and daily needs for people facing housing insecurity in Chicago.

Newswire: New school year, same charter school woes

September 2, 2026

Plus, picking Chicago’s next police superintendent

Perfect Storm: Federal cuts threaten ‘gold standard’ of Chicago homeless services

September 1, 2026

With thousands at risk of eviction, homelessness advocates and survivors are navigating federal funding instability and lacking local funding in the city's budget.

Newswire: Mental health crisis response slowly expanding

August 26, 2026

Plus, changes are coming to Newswire

Perfect Storm: Funding cuts leave Chicago’s domestic violence survivors stranded

August 25, 2026

With cases on the rise, funding for gender-based violence support in Chicago is falling increasingly short of meeting heightened need. As a result, survivors are falling through the cracks.

Newswire: South Siders reject quantum campus

August 19, 2026

Plus, get up to speed on the issue

Newswire: Infighting at Police District Council

August 12, 2026

Plus, elections are coming up…

Newswire: CPS has a budget — what could go wrong? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

August 5, 2026

Plus, you pick the school board

Newswire: The latest battle for renters rights

July 29, 2026

Plus, what this means for upcoming elections

Banker Bails on Facilitating Chicago’s Debt Sale

July 29, 2026

Bank of America quit before it started helping the city sell off $1 billion of vehicle debt.

Newswire: The 78 is a go – what does that mean for you?

July 22, 2026

Plus, parking meter sale stalls

Newswire: How and where to stay cool in Chicago

July 15, 2026

Plus, do you owe Chicago money? Start here.

Resource Guide: Do You Owe Chicago Money? Start Here.

Resource Guide: Do You Owe Chicago Money? Start Here.

July 9, 2026

Do you owe money for parking tickets and other unpaid fines? Here’s what you need to know about Chicago’s debt sale, debt relief programs, and how to spot a debt scam.

Newswire: Chicago might sell your debt

July 8, 2026

Plus, we want to hear from you

Moving forward with debt sale, Chicago taps Bank of America as facilitator

July 6, 2026

Here’s what you need to know as Bank of America steps in to help sell off at least $1 billion worth of vehicle debt to a private collector. People whose debt is sold will no longer qualify for city-run debt relief programs.

Newswire: Who will own Chicago’s parking meters?

July 1, 2026

Plus, last chance to shape Newswire

Newswire: Newswire’s future is in your hands

June 24, 2026

Plus, run for a Police District Council seat

Chicago's New Social Media Tax Could Expand A Crisis Mental Health Program — If It Survives A Lawsuit

June 22, 2026

Tech companies are suing to block the Social Media Amusement & Responsibility Tax, which was implemented in January. Without it, a citywide Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program could hang in the balance.

Newswire: The time has come – take our Newswire survey!

June 17, 2026

Plus, the parks parking saga continues

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