The Green Social Housing ordinance aims to meet the need for affordable housing in Chicago without relying on federal funding ...

Nita Tennyson’s mutual aid group provides baby supplies and household essentials, as well as money for housing costs. But she ...

Julia Hinojosa and Ebere Agwuncha of Arts + Public Life reflect on the critical role the South Side organization’s programs ...

José Muñoz, CEO of La Casa Norte, talks about his experiences with housing insecurity and how he helps young people as leader ...

— Aaron Galeener, chief administrative officer, Health Plan Services speaking on the end of the Health Benefits for Immigrant ...

Ridley Holmes of The Night Ministry details the organization's work providing housing and other support for trans people as ...

Out of years of reporting, research and relationships with community members, City Bureau has built “Will That New Development Benefit Your Community? The People’s Guide to Community Benefits ...

Public meetings are important spaces for democracy where any resident can participate in civic life and hold public figures accountable. But how does the public know when meetings are happening? It ...

Join City Bureau and our Winter 2025 Fellows for a specially curated Social Hour offering insights to young adults who are looking for help jump-starting their career! Come build community with young ...

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 ...

Chicago Documenters is our local hub for civic action and public oversight of local government through local media. We train and pay Chicagoans like you to attend public meetings and publish the ...