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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Coming at you from the #Newswire: 🧐 What happens when schools aren’t clean? Plus, Board of Education elections begin ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

😄 We have a free housing guide – and we want to bring you some copies! Plus, update on the parking meters sale ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A brand new #Newswire exclusive: 🤔 His gas was wrongly shut off — here’s what happened next. Plus, a recap on the Illinois Commerce Commission ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🗣 Straight from the #Newswire: 🧐 How do we mitigate Chicago’s flood problem? “It’s like trying to drain a swimming pool with a straw.” ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🗣️This year, 80+ Chicago Documenters spent 238 hours courtwatching pre-trial detention hearings, observing how power operates. Help 1,200+ Documenters expand civic participation by making a gift. This week only NewsMatch is pledging a 1:1 match up to $5,000! www.citybureau.org/documenters-...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In this week's #Newswire: 🤔 New school year, same charter school woes. Plus, picking Chicago’s next police superintendent ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🗣️Your neighbors are keeping tabs on local government, will you support them? Documenters on Duty celebrates and invests in people-powered, community-based journalism. This week only, every donation is MATCHED thanks to #NewsMatch. citybureau.org/documenters-on-duty

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Coming at you in this week's #Newswire: Mental health crisis response slowly expanding🤔 Plus, changes are coming to Newswire ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This week, in the #Newswire: 🙅 South Siders reject quantum campus. Plus, get up to speed on the issue ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🤔 Infighting at Police District Council. Plus, elections are coming up… ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🤔Straight from the #Newswire: CPS has a budget — what could go wrong? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ... Plus, you pick the school board ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/2026/08/05/newswire-cps-has-a-budget-what-could-go-wrong-

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🧐 In this week's #Newswire: The latest battle for renters rights. Plus, what this means for upcoming elections ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🗣️This week, in the #Newswire: How and where to stay cool in Chicago🥵 Plus, do you owe Chicago money? Start here ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This week in the #Newswire: 🤨 Chicago might sell your debt. Plus, we want to hear from you ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

‼️STOP‼️ We're redesigning the Newswire, our weekly civic newsletter, and we need YOUR help! Current Newswire reader or not, we need members of our community to be our co designers. Complete the survey by 7/5 for a chance to join a paid focus group ⬇️ airtable.com/appTL6YaWPcM...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🫡 Newswire’s future is in your hands... Plus, run for a Police District Council seat ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🤩 The time has come – take our Newswire survey! Plus, the parks parking saga continues ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🤔What happens when Chicago clears homeless encampments? Plus, wrapping up our court watching pilot ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

😒 What‘s with the parking lot gates at local beaches? Plus, how you can tell the Park District what you think ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🧐 Peoples Gas settles lawsuit – what now? Plus, more accountability for the utility giant ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🤔 Illinois millionaires tax stalls — what now? Plus, upcoming May Day actions ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🤑 Will Illinois tax the rich? Plus, who else is doing it (or trying to) ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🗣️ Make your voice heard before Chicago’s school board. Plus, what the Board of Education does ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

🤔 Have an opinion on police accountability? Tell your Police District Council. Plus, a refresh on the newish elected body⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🤔 Coming at you from the #Newswire: Against gas rate hikes? Tell the Illinois Commerce Commission. Plus, more on who REALLY has power over your gas bills⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

😤 Know your rights: ICE at the airport. Plus, why are agents there in the first place? ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🧐 This week in the #Newswire: What's a court docket and how do you find it? Plus, some takeaways from our court watching pilot ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

🤔 Straight out of the #Newswire: Could your gas bills go up this year? Find out why. Plus, what is the Illinois Commerce Commission? ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

🧐In this week's #Newswire: Why do charter schools keep closing? Plus, CPS to end ChiArts conservatory model ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🤔 This week, in the #Newswire: Your 2026 Primary Election Cheat Sheet. Plus, checking your judges⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🧐This week in the #Newswire: Revisiting restorative justice courts. Plus, their history and impact in Chicago⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🤝We're documenting Cook County courts; here's why. Plus, the rise in pre-trial detention rates ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🤔 We're answering the ✨Questions That Need Answers✨ in the #Newswire: What is a TIF sweep? Plus, some history on a complex tax tool ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

🧐 This week, in the #Newswire: SNAP benefits are changing — here's what to know. Plus, food access resources ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🤔Straight out of this week's #Newswire: Chicago balks at buying back its parking meters. Plus, a look at the original disastrous deal⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

🧐 From our first #Newswire of 2026: What’s an executive order? Plus, a property tax increase for libraries ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

🤔 From our final #Newswire of 2025:🤑Will Chicago have a budget by Christmas? Plus, Alders pass revenue plan, defying Johnson⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

🧐This week in the #Newswire: What could a City Hall shutdown mean for Chicago? 🤑Plus, unpacking the garbage collection fee⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

😎 We're back with the #Newswire: What’s the status of the budget? Plus, a #ChiBudgetSzn🤑Breakdown ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🤔This week in the #Newswire: Chicago alders vote against corporate head tax🤑 Plus, CTA: Saved from the brink⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🤔This week in the #Newswire (whose idea was it to have a federal holiday on a Tuesday?): 🤑CPD overspends, and taxpayers pay the price. Plus, alders question CPD policies on ICE ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🤑Straight from the #Newswire: How will city budget cuts affect domestic violence survivors? Plus, a loss for legal services for immigrants⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🔥Coming in hot from the #Newswire: It’s #BudgetSzn, baby🤑 Plus, tracking federal funding cuts to Chicago services⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🤔 Straight out of this week's #Newswire: What happens when your water meter isn’t working. Plus, buy a vacant lot near you … ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🧐From the #Newswire: How you can get involved amid ICE crackdowns. Plus, Know Your Rights trainings, rapid response teams and more ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

😬Are you living with lead? Plus, how you can test your drinking water⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🧐What are the legal repercussions of ICE crackdowns in Chicago? Plus, a hotel for Pullman⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

🤔 This week in the #Newswire: How can you help amid ICE raids in Chicago? Plus, how to spread information, not panic ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

🧐 In this week's #Newswire: CPS has a budget, but at what cost? Plus, a decline in overdose and homicide rates ⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

🤔 Fresh out of the #Newswire: Chicagoans with disabilities speak out against transit cuts. Plus, CPS weighs its budget options⬇️ www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...

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