Near West Side shoppers speak out on how are intergenerational ties are shifting — from church pews to chosen families — and ...

Committee members voted 25-10 against the plan, which generated controversy because of the controversial Community Safety ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s update: November SNAP benefits are scheduled to be fully sent out by Nov. 20. If you or someone you know needs food, visit the Greater Chicago Food Depository website, Feeding Illinois or the ...

Social isolation and loneliness have become “widespread” throughout the world, according to a World Health Organization report from June. The trend carries “serious but under-recognized impacts on ...

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 ...

Vital services for Chicagoans of all ages are in danger as the city’s Department of Family and Support Services faces its first major funding cut in over a decade. The $632.6 million budget proposal ...

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 ...

Pilsen Unidos por Nuestro Orgullo (PUÑO) and City Bureau brought together residents for a hands-on Migra Watch training Oct. 9, teaching attendees how to document Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...