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 ...

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

City Bureau hosted reporters from WBEZ, Grist and Inside Climate News to share their findings on Chicago’s lead pipe problem ...

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.

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

Join us for a screening of Evident Media's "Operation Return To Sender" and a discussion with co-founder Kevin Clancy, ...

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 ...

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 ...