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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 can you help amid ICE raids in Chicago?

September 10, 2025

Plus, how to spread information, not panic

Public Newsroom 159: Reimagining Third Places With Imagine Englewood If

September 8, 2025

Imagine Englewood If is a South Side not-for-profit showing what’s possible when communities provide space for intergenerational care in Chicago.

Cómo obtener ayuda — y ayudar a otros — en medio de las redadas de ICE en Chicago

September 5, 2025

Organizadores, grupos locales y vecinos se unen para ayudar a mantener a nuestras comunidades informadas. Aquí encontrará lo que necesita saber, cómo contactar con grupos que pueden ayudar y dónde obtener más información.

How To Get Help — And Help Others — Amid ICE Raids in Chicago

September 5, 2025

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. 

Newswire: CPS has a budget, but at what cost?

September 3, 2025

Plus, a decline in overdose and homicide rates

Lead Pipes are Everywhere in Chicago. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

September 2, 2025

The city has the most lead service lines in the country — around 412,000 — and officials don’t plan to finish replacing them all until 2076. Here’s how to protect yourself from lead exposure.

Q&A: How A Chicago Artist Uses Murals To Capture A Community's Legacy

August 27, 2025

Muralist Ahmed Burson reflected on his journey into Chicago’s mural scene and his hopes for using art as a tool for connection, visibility and youth empowerment.

Newswire: Chicagoans with disabilities speak out against transit cuts

August 27, 2025

Plus, CPS weighs its budget options

Q&A: Beyond the Paycheck: How Year-Round Community Programs Support Teens Long Term

August 25, 2025

Brave Space Alliance's Jahiem Jones discusses the power of holistic support and safe spaces to set young people up for success.

Newswire: What is water reuse?

August 20, 2025

Plus, updates on ghost buses

'Everybody’s Hiring, But Nobody’s Hiring': How Young People Find Work in Chicago

August 14, 2025

Documenters asked young people in Chicago about how they navigate finding work and career development opportunities.

Newswire: What do Police District Council?

August 13, 2025

Plus, landmarks for the West Side

Q&A: The Power of Movement: How Running Helps Local Teens Heal, Grow and Lead

August 12, 2025

Young people don’t always feel safe in parks by themselves, especially ones where violent crime is more common. But group outings such as those with Chicago Run offer a sense of security, they said.

Newswire: We're back!

August 6, 2025

Plus, Police District Council takes no confidence vote

What Are Chicago Teens Really Up to This Summer? Job Hunting

July 22, 2025

In search of opportunity, some young South and West siders are turning hobbies into side hustles, building skills for possible careers and leveraging personal connections. 

Public Newsroom 156: How Archiving Helps Chicago's Latino Communities Preserve Their Stories

July 17, 2025

Nuestro Chicago Archives is inviting local Latinos to share their old family photos to create deeper histories of their communities over time. 

Newswire: How do we keep young people safe?

July 16, 2025

Plus, support for Douglass Park pool shooting victims

Newswire: Is CPD violating the Welcoming City Ordinance?

July 9, 2025

Plus, update on the Damen Silos demolition

Newswire: The future of CPS funding & layoffs

July 2, 2025

Plus, the latest in how CPD is complying with the federal consent decree

Lives in Transition: Transgender Young Adults Search for Stability in Uncertain Times

June 26, 2025

Young trans people came to Chicago for safety and community. Increased anti-trans attacks and policy from President Donald Trump’s administration are  making it harder to put down roots as they look for good jobs and affordable housing.

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