What’s going on in Chicago government, and how does it affect you?

Sign up for Newswire, and twice a week you’ll get a rundown of important happenings in local politics, so you can keep an eye on elected officials and learn about groups building community power. From the next megadevelopment deal to whether your block gets permit parking, we’ll be there with the latest updates, explainers, events and job postings that will keep you informed and ready to be part of the conversation. Best of all, the information comes from folks like you—City Bureau's Documenters who are trained and paid to attend and distill what happens at public meetings.

The Newswire is a newsletter made to connect Chicagoans who want to build power in their communities with the information and opportunities you need to do so.

Here’s what you can expect from our twice weekly cadence: 

• Tuesdays: The city’s most comprehensive recap of key issues from last week’s public meetings, plus volunteer & paid opportunities to get involved

• Fridays: An easy-to-read explainer providing insights into civic power, plus a preview of the upcoming week’s meetings and links to key news stories

Whether you’re an organizer, an educator, a journalist or a community member, we hope that the Newswire connects you with the necessary civic knowledge and opportunities to engage in the decisions that shape our communities.