Save the date for these March #ChicagoDocumenters events! These sessions offer practical tools and collaborative space to strengthen local civic reporting. https://www.citybureau.org/events

Chicago Documenters Orientation (In-Person) — City Bureau This 2 hour training will introduce you to the Chicago Documenters community, starting with a walk-through of Documenters.org and our assignment workflow. You’ll practice core skills relevant to a ran...

Join us tonight for a #ChicagoDocumenters workshop! You’ll practice core skills relevant to a range of paid assignments, learn about public meetings law, and collaborate with fellow Documenters. RSVP here: www.citybureau.org/events/chicago-documente...

Good evening! Tonight i'm very excited to be live-reporting on the Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability for @chidocumenters.bsky.social #ChicagoDocumenters at Kennedy-King College.

Good afternoon! Today I'll be covering the Comission on Chicago Landmarks at City Hall for #ChicagoDocumenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social

Hi everyone, my name is Marshall Mitchell and I’ll be live reporting on the Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission August meeting today on behalf of @documenters.org. The meeting is set to begin at 1pm, so stay tuned!

#chidocs #chicagodocumenters #publicmeetings #civicreporting

Last candidate scheduled to speak Siliphone Thamat is not present in the Zoom meeting.
#ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #ChicagoLSCABForum #LocalSchoolCouncilAdvisoryBoard #LSCAB #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #PublicForum #ChicagoDocumenters #ChiDocumenters #Documenters #Chicago

Simon Shiu speaks on 10+ years experience as Local School Council member and wanting to advocate for more education and engagement for students' parents, grandparents, etc. Talks about advocating for more speed cameras outside schools / school zones and prioritization of safety. #ChicagoDocumenters

Christopher Riggs speaks about experience as CPS music teacher and CPS parent. Speaks about disability rights and equity being important, believes that the city should not repeat what happened under Rahm Emanuel's administration as far as shutting schools down. #LSCABForum #CPS #ChicagoDocumenters

Stephen Mitchell speaks about experience as attorney and local business owner, CPS educator wife and two children who are CPS students. Speaks about experience as Friends of Bronzeville Classical School President and Bronzeville Classical Local School Council Chair. #LSCABForum #ChicagoDocumenters

Stacey Lowe absent when called to speak - moving on to next candidate, Stephen Mitchell. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #ChicagoLSCABForum #LocalSchoolCouncilAdvisoryBoard #LSCAB #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #PublicForum #ChicagoDocumenters #ChiDocumenters #Documenters #Chicago

CPS alum and parent Toccira Johnson works for IL Educational Labor Relations Board, committed to collaboration to ensure all voices in the community are valued. States goals of listening, building solid relationships and advocacy for students (especially diverse learners). #CPS #ChicagoDocumenters

Leonard Harris absent when called for 3 minutes of speaking time. Meeting moves on to the next candidate. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #ChicagoLSCABForum #LocalSchoolCouncil #LSCAB #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #PublicForum #ChicagoDocumenters #ChiDocumenters #Documenters #Chicago

Earl Grandberry talks about years of dedicated work for Chicago Public Schools and Interfaith America, wants to focus on championing equity-driven policies and transparent governance to ensure quality school administration and education for students. #ChiLSCABForum #LSCAB #CPS #ChicagoDocumenters

Cloria Duckins uses allotted 3 minutes to talk about history with Chicago Public Schools, her children and grandchildren who are CPS products inspiring run for the Local School Council Advisory Board. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #LSCAB #ChicagoPublicSchools #ChicagoDocumenters

Next, Cynthia Cobb (Simeon High alum) talks about being a product of CPS, children & grandchildren who are current CPS students being a big part of the reason for wanting to serve on the Local School Council Advisory Board. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #CPS #ChicagoDocumenters

First candidate called Jacqueline Bland-Payne absent. Meeting moves on to the next candidate. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #ChicagoLSCABForum #LocalSchoolCouncilAdvisoryBoard #LSC #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #PublicForum #ChicagoDocumenters #ChiDocumenters #Documenters #Chicago

Chicago Local School Council Advisory Board East Central (Network 6 & 9) Candidate Forum Host Marcus Pittman speaks on voting / new voting rules. Host speaks about new electronic voting option - must request e-ballot by March 13th and submit e-ballot by April 2nd. #ChicagoLSCAB #ChicagoDocumenters

Marcus Pittman and colleague Beth Juarez from Chicago Public Schools' Network 6 offer opening remarks and welcome to Chicago Local School Council Advisory Board East Central (Network 6 & 9) Candidate Forum. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #ChicagoPublicSchools #ChicagoDocumenters

Chicago Local School Council Advisory Board East Central (Network 6 & 9) Candidate Forum is starting at 5:35pm Central Standard Time as a 5 minute grace period is being allowed - the meeting is being recorded via Zoom. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #CPS #ChicagoDocumenters #Chi

Last candidate scheduled to speak Siliphone Thamat is not present in the Zoom meeting.
#ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #ChicagoLSCABForum #LocalSchoolCouncilAdvisoryBoard #LSCAB #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #PublicForum #ChicagoDocumenters #ChiDocumenters #Documenters #Chicago

Simon Shiu speaks on 10+ years experience as Local School Council member and wanting to advocate for more education and engagement for students' parents, grandparents, etc. Talks about advocating for more speed cameras outside schools / school zones and prioritization of safety. #ChicagoDocumenters

Christopher Riggs speaks about experience as CPS music teacher and CPS parent. Speaks about disability rights and equity being important, believes that the city should not repeat what happened under Rahm Emanuel's administration as far as shutting schools down. #LSCABForum #CPS #ChicagoDocumenters

Stephen Mitchell speaks about experience as attorney and local business owner, CPS educator wife and two children who are CPS students. Speaks about experience as Friends of Bronzeville Classical School President and Bronzeville Classical Local School Council Chair. #LSCABForum #ChicagoDocumenters

Stacey Lowe absent when called to speak - moving on to next candidate, Stephen Mitchell. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #ChicagoLSCABForum #LocalSchoolCouncilAdvisoryBoard #LSCAB #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #PublicForum #ChicagoDocumenters #ChiDocumenters #Documenters #Chicago

CPS alum and parent Toccira Johnson works for IL Educational Labor Relations Board, committed to collaboration to ensure all voices in the community are valued. States goals of listening, building solid relationships and advocacy for students (especially diverse learners). #CPS #ChicagoDocumenters

Leonard Harris absent when called for 3 minutes of speaking time. Meeting moves on to the next candidate. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #ChicagoLSCABForum #LocalSchoolCouncil #LSCAB #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #PublicForum #ChicagoDocumenters #ChiDocumenters #Documenters #Chicago

Earl Grandberry talks about years of dedicated work for Chicago Public Schools and Interfaith America, wants to focus on championing equity-driven policies and transparent governance to ensure quality school administration and education for students. #ChiLSCABForum #LSCAB #CPS #ChicagoDocumenters

Cloria Duckins uses allotted 3 minutes to talk about history with Chicago Public Schools, her children and grandchildren who are CPS products inspiring run for the Local School Council Advisory Board. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #LSCAB #ChicagoPublicSchools #ChicagoDocumenters

Next, Cynthia Cobb (Simeon High alum) talks about being a product of CPS, children and grandchildren who are current CPS students being a big part of the reason for wanting to serve on the Local School Council Advisory Board. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #CPS #ChicagoDocumenters

First candidate called Jacqueline Bland-Payne absent. Meeting moves on to the next candidate. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #ChicagoLSCABForum #LocalSchoolCouncilAdvisoryBoard #LSC #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #PublicForum #ChicagoDocumenters #ChiDocumenters #Documenters #Chicago