| Source | Chicago Magazine |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 13, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 13, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/revisiting-city-news-bureau-chicagos-trusted-agency/ |
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The City News Bureau of Chicago was the starting point for several of America’s
most celebrated journalists: Mike Royko, Seymour Hersh, and Pam Zekman among
others. The local wire service closed in 2005 after operating around the clock
for 115 years. Stori...