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Annabel Rocha@annabelrocha93Sep 1
Today I’ll be live reporting the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy for @CHIdocumenters starting at 10 a.m. @ChiCouncil
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Ebony Ellis@Eb_Writes26Aug 12
Hello! I’ll be covering this evening’s 22nd Police District Council Meeting taking place at Mt. Greenwood Park Field House, 3721 W. 111th St. at 6:30pm. @CHIdocumenters #CHIDocumenters
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Annabel Rocha@annabelrocha93Aug 11
Hi, today I’ll be live reporting the Chicago Community Development Commission (CDC) meeting for @CHIdocumenters starting at 1 p.m.
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Ebony Ellis@Eb_Writes26Jun 25
Hello, I’ll be covering tonight’s meeting for the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA). This meeting is taking place at Benito Juarez High School (1450 W Cermak Rd) starting at 6:30pm. @CHIdocumenters #CHIdocumenters
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City Bureau@city_bureauJun 18
🎉 Join us in celebrating new Documenters programs in New Mexico and North Carolina and relaunched programs in Minnesota and Pennsylvania! citybureau.org/notebook/cele…
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layla brown-clark@laylabclarkJun 10
Hi, I’m Layla, and I’ll be live tweeting today’s morning meeting with the Chicago Park District’s Board of Commissioners, starting at 9:00 a.m. at Clarendon Park. @CHIdocumenters #CHIDocumenters
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layla brown-clark@laylabclarkMay 13
Hi, I’m Layla! I’ll be live-tweeting today’s 9:00 a.m. Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners Meeting. #CHIDocumenters @CHIdocumenters
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Chicago Documenters@CHIdocumentersApr 29
🤔Illinois millionaires tax stalls — what now? Plus, upcoming May Day actions⬇️ citybureau.org/newswire/2026…
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City Bureau@city_bureauMay 1
Are you prepared for a weather disaster? Join a City Bureau & @grist workshop series to learn about extreme weather events, how to plan for them, and ways you can streamline and share info in an emergency. citybureau.org/notebook/city…

Are you prepared for a weather disaster? — City Bureau

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. 

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City Bureau@city_bureauApr 13
🎉 Ten years ago: a coffee shop, a Kickstarter, and radical questions about journalism. Today: a national infrastructure and our most ambitious plan yet. Here's our bold vision for what’s next: citybureau.org/notebook/jour…
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City Bureau@city_bureauMar 10
🤔 What changes have you seen in your community tied to federal funding? Over the next five months, our #DocumentersNetwork-wide project will investigate. As our sites begin reporting, we would like to hear from you! citybureau.org/notebook/docu…

Documenters Across the Country Are Examining How Federal Budget Cuts Affect Your Community — City...

Over the next five months, City Bureau and its Documenters Network are investigating how federal budget shifts are affecting communities in cities across the United States. Share what you’re seeing...

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Kevin Pearson@kevin_beat606Feb 25
Hello, my name is Kevin Pearson, and I will be live reporting from the Chicago Department of Public Health meeting. @CHIdoumenters #ChiDocumenters
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layla brown-clark@laylabclarkMar 5
Hello, my name is Layla, and today, I'll be live-tweeting both City Colleges of Chicago: Finance Committee and Board Meetings starting at 12:30 p.m. #CHIDocumenters @CHIdocumenters
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City Bureau@city_bureauMar 5
Save the date for these March #ChicagoDocumenters events! These sessions offer practical tools and collaborative space to strengthen local civic reporting. citybureau.org/events
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Block Club Chicago
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We're hiring a News Editor with a passion for community journalism. Must have: 🔹strong news judgement 🔹experience managing remote team 🔹proven track record conceiving, developing & editing engaging stories Apply by 3/9: blockclubchi.co/40bkvyj
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City Bureau@city_bureauMar 4
With immigration raids targeting multiple parts of the city and suburbs, here are tips from local community groups on what to do. citybureau.org/newswire/2025…

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.

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Zara Norman@zaraleinormanFeb 19
What’s the NITA act? It’s a landmark law reorganizing Chicago-area transit. NITA — the Northern Illinois Transit Authority — is replacing RTA and reforming governance of Metra, Pace and the CTA. More on what that means: metroplanning.org/illinois-p…

Illinois Passes the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act > Metropolitan Planning Council

Illinois received a Halloween treat to remember this year as The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act (SB2111) passed the Illinois General Assembly in the early hours of October 31, 2025, and...

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anson@ansonjtongMar 3
Good morning! I'll be live-tweeting the Chicago City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy meeting today for @CHIdocumenters!
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Ebony Ellis@Eb_Writes26Feb 27
Hello, I’ll be covering tonight’s meeting for the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA). This meeting is taking place at Hubbard High School (6200 S Hamlin Ave) starting at 6:30pm @CHIdocumenters #CHIdocumenters
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Jennifer Bamberg@j_bambergwritesFeb 26
Good evening. I’m covering the Chicago Police District Council for the 9th District for the @CHIdocumenters. We're underway with public comment.
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