Beyond summer jobs, community organizations across Chicago are building year-round, comprehensive youth development.

For 2026, CPD’s budget will bump to $2.1 billion, which includes $101.1 million more in overtime, nearly double this year’s ...

Chicago faces a $1.15 billion shortfall, partly due to federal funding cuts and the expiration of COVID-era grants, such as ...

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 ...

Join the Video Consortium Chicago — in partnership with City Bureau and the Emmy award-winning outlet Evident Media — for a screening of “Operation: Return to Sender.” Earlier this year, the ...

Chicago Documenters explored how intergenerational relationships shape how people live, work, organize and build community as part of a collaboration with the Civic Reporting Fellowship.

Despite a federal mandate to replace its lead pipes by 2047, Chicago expects to channel its drinking water through neurotoxic metal infrastructure for the next 50 years. “That would be 30 extra years ...

Designation of funds for a specific purpose. For the city budget, ordinances identify how much money will go to different departments. Ex: In the 2026 Chicago City Budget, the proposed appropriation ...

City Bureau partnered with PUÑO to offer hands-on training in Pilsen for residents navigating federal immigration crackdowns in the city. by Hector Cervantes ...

If you or someone you know needs food, visit the Greater Chicago Food Depository website, Feeding Illinois or the Find Food IL interactive map to locate assistance near you. You can also find support ...

We’re excited to welcome Kristina to the team as City Bureau’s new Director of Site Success! Originally from Boyle Heights, Kristina’s passion for education has guided her through a career spanning ...