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News coverage of Chicago, produced by City Bureau reporters and Documenters. To see special projects created in our Civic Reporting Programs, go to Collections.

 
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September 9, 2026
Newswire: How do we mitigate Chicago’s flood problem?
September 9, 2026

“It’s like trying to drain a swimming pool with a straw.”

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September 9, 2026
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September 4, 2026
Resource Guide: Chicago Housing and Shelter
September 4, 2026

Resources for affordable housing, eviction, homeless shelters, and daily needs for people facing housing insecurity in Chicago.

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September 4, 2026
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September 2, 2026
Newswire: New school year, same charter school woes
September 2, 2026

Plus, picking Chicago’s next police superintendent

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September 2, 2026
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September 1, 2026
Perfect Storm: Federal cuts threaten ‘gold standard’ of Chicago homeless services
September 1, 2026

With thousands at risk of eviction, homelessness advocates and survivors are navigating federal funding instability and lacking local funding in the city's budget.

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September 1, 2026
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August 26, 2026
Newswire: Mental health crisis response slowly expanding
August 26, 2026

Plus, changes are coming to Newswire

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August 26, 2026
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August 25, 2026
Perfect Storm: Funding cuts leave Chicago’s domestic violence survivors stranded
August 25, 2026

With cases on the rise, funding for gender-based violence support in Chicago is falling increasingly short of meeting heightened need. As a result, survivors are falling through the cracks.

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August 25, 2026
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August 19, 2026
Newswire: South Siders reject quantum campus
August 19, 2026

Plus, get up to speed on the issue

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August 19, 2026
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August 12, 2026
Newswire: Infighting at Police District Council
August 12, 2026

Plus, elections are coming up…

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August 12, 2026
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August 5, 2026
Newswire: CPS has a budget — what could go wrong? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
August 5, 2026

Plus, you pick the school board

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August 5, 2026
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July 29, 2026
Newswire: The latest battle for renters rights
July 29, 2026

Plus, what this means for upcoming elections

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July 29, 2026

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