How the rise of AI made us more confident in our model—not less.
Join a City Bureau and Grist workshop series to learn about extreme weather events, how to plan for them, and ways you can streamline and share information in an emergency.
This accountant-turned-engineer brings people-centered curiosity and problem-solving to our team.
City Bureau is launching our most ambitious strategic plan yet
This values-driven fundraiser is eager to strengthen relationships that will support the long-term impact of our work.
Announcing the permanent appointment of Jody Chong as Executive Director, effective immediately.
This arts educator brings a background in program implementation and initiative management to support the Documenters Network.
The Documenters Network is investigating how federal budget shifts are affecting communities in cities across the United States. Share what you’re seeing with us.
This dedicated community worker helps shape a culture rooted in care and collaboration.
Reflections on why building a values-aligned career starts with knowing your story and trusting your path.
As a Report for America Corps Member, their writing centers civic life, solutions, and holding public officials accountable to their communities with a focus on Chicago’s South and West Sides.
From thousands of assignments to four new sites, eight peer exchanges, and one national Summit, we collected impactful highlights from across our Documenters Network.
Two new communities are bringing fresh energy to our people-powered journalism movement. Meet the local partners and civic collaborators shaping the next chapter of Documenters.
City Bureau and Cook County are launching another round of funding to support digital equity projects in Suburban Cook County. Applications are due January 14.
3 things we learned by gathering 20 partners from across the country
Building momentum through peer exchange, shared learning, and people-powered innovation across the Documenters Network.
This teacher-turned-policy specialist is joining our team to help sustain our thriving network of Documenters across the country.
Ebony Ellis began documenting public meetings in October 2018 and is the newest member of the “Docs 100 Club.” Ebony believes that if you care about Chicago, becoming a Documenter is a natural first step.
This journalist is joining our team to support local workflows for our Chicago Documenters
As the Documenters Network continues to expand and sites explore new ways to meet the needs of their communities, City Bureau is creating intentional touchpoints to strengthen the collective work of building civic media nationwide.