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Niya Kelly of the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness challenges common misconceptions about voting without a permanent address.

With Election Day approaching, some South Siders are skeptical about how much local leaders care about their daily struggles and needs. City Bureau Civic Reporting fellows interviewed residents in ...

Teresa Smith and her family never got justice after her mother disappeared six years ago. Smith was one of several speakers at a City Council hearing last week on the crisis of missing Black women and ...

“Imagine for a moment your daughter, your sister or friend just disappears, and the silence that follows is deafening. That is the reality for far too many Black and Brown families here in our city.

When it comes to flooding, what does environmental justice look like for Harvey, Illinois? Some residents of the south suburb are resisting a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District program to buy out ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...