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Online: Open Hack #676
There will be no presentation this week. Instead, we're going to have an Open Hack. Join our 7pm open Zoom call for introductions, socializing, announcements and breakout groups.
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Online: Open Hack #675
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 7:00pm Online: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:00pm In-person and Online: Chicago Transit Authority
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Our 2025 Year in Review
Feb 24, 2026 by
Vien Nguyen, Michael Chladek and Adam Hecktman
As we gear up for our annual Member Meeting and Board Elections on February 24, 2026, we’re excited to share our 2025 Year in Review with all of our Members and the broader Chi Hack Night community. In that spirit of transparency and celebration, here are the high‑level highlights from Chi Hack Night in 2025.
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Chi Hack Night’s Seventh Board Election
Feb 9, 2026 by
CHN Election Committee
Details about the upcoming Board Member Election on February 24, 2026. Info about who is seeking reelection and how members can run for the board is detailed within.
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Join us remotely every Tuesday from 7-10pm on our YouTube livestream and Slack channel to hear from amazing speakers, and learn by doing! Everyone is welcome!
We are a group of thousands of designers, academic researchers, data journalists, activists, policy wonks, web developers and curious citizens who want to make our city more just, equitable, transparent and delightful to live in through data, design and technology. More about us »
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Chi Hack Night is a central hub for Chicago's civic tech community. Here's the three best ways to get involved:
1. Go to Chi Hack Night. We meet every Tuesday at 7pm
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3. Browse our weekly breakouts to find your group
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Chi Hack Night is a non-profit organization, run by our Board of Directors and supported by our amazing sponsors and donors.
