Chicago Documenters
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🤝We're documenting Cook County courts; here's why. Plus, the rise in pre-trial detention rates ⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
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February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
🤝We're documenting Cook County courts; here's why. Plus, the rise in pre-trial detention rates ⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
🤔 We're answering the ✨Questions That Need Answers✨ in the #Newswire: What is a TIF sweep? Plus, some history on a complex tax tool ⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
February 4, 2026 at 4:24 PM
🤔 We're answering the ✨Questions That Need Answers✨ in the #Newswire: What is a TIF sweep? Plus, some history on a complex tax tool ⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
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✨️ Save the date for these upcoming @chidocumenters.bsky.social workshops! We'll see you soon for these opportunities to get involved in local government 👇
citybureau.org/events
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citybureau.org/events
www.citybureau.org/events
February 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
✨️ Save the date for these upcoming @chidocumenters.bsky.social workshops! We'll see you soon for these opportunities to get involved in local government 👇
citybureau.org/events
www.citybureau.org/events
citybureau.org/events
www.citybureau.org/events
🧐 This week, in the #Newswire: SNAP benefits are changing — here's what to know. Plus, food access resources ⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
January 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
🧐 This week, in the #Newswire: SNAP benefits are changing — here's what to know. Plus, food access resources ⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
🤔Straight out of this week's #Newswire: Chicago balks at buying back its parking meters. Plus, a look at the original disastrous deal⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
January 21, 2026 at 4:23 PM
🤔Straight out of this week's #Newswire: Chicago balks at buying back its parking meters. Plus, a look at the original disastrous deal⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
🧐 From our first #Newswire of 2026: What’s an executive order? Plus, a property tax increase for libraries ⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
January 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM
🧐 From our first #Newswire of 2026: What’s an executive order? Plus, a property tax increase for libraries ⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
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Join us for Chicago Documenters workshop on how to take audio at public meetings!
RSVP and meet us at City Bureau in Bronzeville. https://www.citybureau.org/events/how-to-take-audio-for-chicago-documenters-january
RSVP and meet us at City Bureau in Bronzeville. https://www.citybureau.org/events/how-to-take-audio-for-chicago-documenters-january
How To Take Audio: Chicago Documenters Workshop — City Bureau
How to take audio for Chicago Documenters will equip Documenters to record audio at public meetings. At the completion of the training, Documenters will receive the Audio Badge and be eligible to take...
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January 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join us for Chicago Documenters workshop on how to take audio at public meetings!
RSVP and meet us at City Bureau in Bronzeville. https://www.citybureau.org/events/how-to-take-audio-for-chicago-documenters-january
RSVP and meet us at City Bureau in Bronzeville. https://www.citybureau.org/events/how-to-take-audio-for-chicago-documenters-january
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🗣️ TOMORROW || Join us for a Chicago Documenters Workshop on Covering Your Local Government on January 7.
Documenters can expect mock documenting assignments, short writing exercises, and community building activities
https://www.citybureau.org/events/covering-your-local-government-january
Documenters can expect mock documenting assignments, short writing exercises, and community building activities
https://www.citybureau.org/events/covering-your-local-government-january
Covering Your Local Government: Chicago Documenters Workshop — City Bureau
Documenters can expect mock documenting assignments, short writing exercises, and community building activities so make sure to bring a notebook and a laptop or phone!
www.citybureau.org
January 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🗣️ TOMORROW || Join us for a Chicago Documenters Workshop on Covering Your Local Government on January 7.
Documenters can expect mock documenting assignments, short writing exercises, and community building activities
https://www.citybureau.org/events/covering-your-local-government-january
Documenters can expect mock documenting assignments, short writing exercises, and community building activities
https://www.citybureau.org/events/covering-your-local-government-january
🤔 From our final #Newswire of 2025:🤑Will Chicago have a budget by Christmas? Plus, Alders pass revenue plan, defying Johnson⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
December 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🤔 From our final #Newswire of 2025:🤑Will Chicago have a budget by Christmas? Plus, Alders pass revenue plan, defying Johnson⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
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🎉 Welcome Columbus #SignalOhio and Kansas City (@thebeacon.bsky.social) to our #DocumentersNetwork!
They are bringing fresh energy to our people-powered journalism movement. Meet the local partners & civic collaborators shaping the next chapter of Documenters. www.citybureau.org/notebook/col...
They are bringing fresh energy to our people-powered journalism movement. Meet the local partners & civic collaborators shaping the next chapter of Documenters. www.citybureau.org/notebook/col...
Columbus and Kansas City Join the Documenters Network — City Bureau
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.
www.citybureau.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🎉 Welcome Columbus #SignalOhio and Kansas City (@thebeacon.bsky.social) to our #DocumentersNetwork!
They are bringing fresh energy to our people-powered journalism movement. Meet the local partners & civic collaborators shaping the next chapter of Documenters. www.citybureau.org/notebook/col...
They are bringing fresh energy to our people-powered journalism movement. Meet the local partners & civic collaborators shaping the next chapter of Documenters. www.citybureau.org/notebook/col...
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With immigration raids targeting multiple parts of the city and suburbs, here are tips from local community groups on what to do.
https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/9/5/ice-raids-chicago-how-to-get-help
https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/9/5/ice-raids-chicago-how-to-get-help
How Chicagoans Can Get Help and Help Others During ICE Raids — City Bureau
Local community groups are providing hotlines, trainings, legal support, community canvassing and other resources to keep people informed.
www.citybureau.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
With immigration raids targeting multiple parts of the city and suburbs, here are tips from local community groups on what to do.
https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/9/5/ice-raids-chicago-how-to-get-help
https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/9/5/ice-raids-chicago-how-to-get-help
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Chicagoans risk daily lead exposure. Here’s how to choose a water filter!
Our latest guide breaks it down. https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/12/9/chicago-how-to-choose-a-water-filter-for-lead
Our latest guide breaks it down. https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/12/9/chicago-how-to-choose-a-water-filter-for-lead
How to Choose a Water Filter to Protect Against Lead — City Bureau
Neighbors at our Public Newsroom about Chicago’s lead pipes problem wanted to know more about finding the best water filter for their homes. You asked; we answered.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Chicagoans risk daily lead exposure. Here’s how to choose a water filter!
Our latest guide breaks it down. https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/12/9/chicago-how-to-choose-a-water-filter-for-lead
Our latest guide breaks it down. https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/12/9/chicago-how-to-choose-a-water-filter-for-lead
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Artist Zahra Baker came up in “a system of care” before the HIV/AIDS epidemic decimated communities. Baker says forming lasting relationships is crucial now more than ever. https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/12/4/zahra-baker-chicago-black-queer-community-care
Rebuilding Intergenerational Care in Chicago’s Black Queer Communities — City Bureau
Artist Zahra Baker came up in “a system of care” before the HIV/AIDS epidemic decimated communities. With health crises and cultural shifts disproportionately affecting Black, queer Chicagoans, Baker ...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Artist Zahra Baker came up in “a system of care” before the HIV/AIDS epidemic decimated communities. Baker says forming lasting relationships is crucial now more than ever. https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2025/12/4/zahra-baker-chicago-black-queer-community-care
🧐This week in the #Newswire: What could a City Hall shutdown mean for Chicago? 🤑Plus, unpacking the garbage collection fee⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
December 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
🧐This week in the #Newswire: What could a City Hall shutdown mean for Chicago? 🤑Plus, unpacking the garbage collection fee⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
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Live-coverage of today's Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development for @chidocumenters.bsky.social @citybureau.bsky.social #Chidocumenters #citybureau via x: x.com/aidank_/stat...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Live-coverage of today's Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development for @chidocumenters.bsky.social @citybureau.bsky.social #Chidocumenters #citybureau via x: x.com/aidank_/stat...
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TONIGHT || Calling all @chidocumenters.bsky.social! Join us for a special workshop on "What Makes a Good Quote?" Come sharpen your ear, strengthen your note taking, and help boost public transparency.
https://www.citybureau.org/events/chicago-documenters-training-quotes
https://www.citybureau.org/events/chicago-documenters-training-quotes
Chicago Documenters Workshop: What makes a good quote? — City Bureau
Whether you are an experienced documenter or someone who is looking to hone their knowledge base this workshop will sharpen your ear, strengthen your note taking, and boost public transparency.
www.citybureau.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
TONIGHT || Calling all @chidocumenters.bsky.social! Join us for a special workshop on "What Makes a Good Quote?" Come sharpen your ear, strengthen your note taking, and help boost public transparency.
https://www.citybureau.org/events/chicago-documenters-training-quotes
https://www.citybureau.org/events/chicago-documenters-training-quotes
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Live Coverage of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago from their Board of Commissioners Meeting at 10:30 am and their Public Hearing Meeting at 2:00 pm with @chidocumenters.bsky.social
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December 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Live Coverage of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago from their Board of Commissioners Meeting at 10:30 am and their Public Hearing Meeting at 2:00 pm with @chidocumenters.bsky.social
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TONIGHT || Join @chidocumenters.bsky.social for a workshop! This 2 hour session will introduce you to the Chicago Documenters community and our assignment workflow. Get paid & trained to help keep our gov officials accountable. https://www.citybureau.org/events/documenting-chicago-city-budget-r5st3
Chicago Documenters Orientation -- City Bureau
This 2 hour training will introduce you to the Chicago Documenters community, starting with a walk-through of Documenters.org and our assignment workflow. You'll practice core skills relevant to a range of assignments, learn about public meetings law, a...
www.citybureau.org
December 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
TONIGHT || Join @chidocumenters.bsky.social for a workshop! This 2 hour session will introduce you to the Chicago Documenters community and our assignment workflow. Get paid & trained to help keep our gov officials accountable. https://www.citybureau.org/events/documenting-chicago-city-budget-r5st3
In a Nov. 12 @chicagocta.bsky.social board meeting, officials celebrated the passage of a $1.5 billion funding bill that rescued Chicago's public transit agencies from a fiscal cliff and prevented service cuts and layoffs. Read more in #ChiDocumenters notes: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Chicago Transit Authority - [in person or remote] Chicago Transit Authority: Committee Meetings and Regular Board Meeting 11/12/2025
[in person or remote] Chicago Transit Authority: Committee Meetings and Regular Board Meeting Documenter name: Leslie Williamson Fact-checker name: Kerry Snider Agency: Chicago Transit Authority Date:...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
In a Nov. 12 @chicagocta.bsky.social board meeting, officials celebrated the passage of a $1.5 billion funding bill that rescued Chicago's public transit agencies from a fiscal cliff and prevented service cuts and layoffs. Read more in #ChiDocumenters notes: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
😎 We're back with the #Newswire: What’s the status of the budget? Plus, a #ChiBudgetSzn🤑Breakdown ⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
December 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
😎 We're back with the #Newswire: What’s the status of the budget? Plus, a #ChiBudgetSzn🤑Breakdown ⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
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Join @chidocumenters.bsky.social for a workshop!
Learn how to:
✅ Spot the quotes that bring a meeting to life
✅ Know when to quote directly vs. summarize
✅ Practice turning real meeting moments into clear, trustworthy notes
https://www.citybureau.org/events/chicago-documenters-training-quotes
Learn how to:
✅ Spot the quotes that bring a meeting to life
✅ Know when to quote directly vs. summarize
✅ Practice turning real meeting moments into clear, trustworthy notes
https://www.citybureau.org/events/chicago-documenters-training-quotes
Chicago Documenters Training: What makes a good quote? — City Bureau
Whether you are an experienced documenter or someone who is looking to sharpen build their knowledge base this workshop will sharpen your ear, strengthen your note taking, and boost public transparenc...
www.citybureau.org
November 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Join @chidocumenters.bsky.social for a workshop!
Learn how to:
✅ Spot the quotes that bring a meeting to life
✅ Know when to quote directly vs. summarize
✅ Practice turning real meeting moments into clear, trustworthy notes
https://www.citybureau.org/events/chicago-documenters-training-quotes
Learn how to:
✅ Spot the quotes that bring a meeting to life
✅ Know when to quote directly vs. summarize
✅ Practice turning real meeting moments into clear, trustworthy notes
https://www.citybureau.org/events/chicago-documenters-training-quotes
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Just last month in Chicago, City Bureau welcomed over 40 staff members representing more than 20 communities across the country for our third #DocumentersNetwork Summit. Here's 3 things we learned by gathering! https://www.citybureau.org/notebook/2025/11/18/a-recap-from-our-2025-documenters-summit
A Recap From Our 2025 Documenters Summit — City Bureau
3 things we learned by gathering 20 partners from across the country
www.citybureau.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Just last month in Chicago, City Bureau welcomed over 40 staff members representing more than 20 communities across the country for our third #DocumentersNetwork Summit. Here's 3 things we learned by gathering! https://www.citybureau.org/notebook/2025/11/18/a-recap-from-our-2025-documenters-summit
In budget talks on Nov. 5, alders asked if police can detain ICE agents and got info on CPD's use of drones and horses. Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez (25) grilled CPD reps on vacancies and overtime spending. Read more from #ChiDocumenters: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Chicago City Council - [remote or in person, 9:30am - 1:30pm] MORNING 2026 Chicago Budget Hearing: Public Safety Day 1 11/05/2025
[remote or in person, 9:30am - 1:30pm] MORNING 2026 Chicago Budget Hearing: Public Safety Day 1 Documenter name: Daniela Jaime Fact-checker name: Mare Ralph Agency: Chicago City Council Date: Nov. 5, ...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
In budget talks on Nov. 5, alders asked if police can detain ICE agents and got info on CPD's use of drones and horses. Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez (25) grilled CPD reps on vacancies and overtime spending. Read more from #ChiDocumenters: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Good morning Bluesky!
My name is Kenji Granberry and today I'm covering the @rtachicago.bsky.social Board of Directors meeting for @chidocumenters.bsky.social.
My name is Kenji Granberry and today I'm covering the @rtachicago.bsky.social Board of Directors meeting for @chidocumenters.bsky.social.
November 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Good morning Bluesky!
My name is Kenji Granberry and today I'm covering the @rtachicago.bsky.social Board of Directors meeting for @chidocumenters.bsky.social.
My name is Kenji Granberry and today I'm covering the @rtachicago.bsky.social Board of Directors meeting for @chidocumenters.bsky.social.
🤔This week in the #Newswire: Chicago alders vote against corporate head tax🤑 Plus, CTA: Saved from the brink⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
November 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🤔This week in the #Newswire: Chicago alders vote against corporate head tax🤑 Plus, CTA: Saved from the brink⬇️
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...