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In-person and Online: Lucy Parsons Labs #671
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Online: From Neglected to Beloved: How Vision, Policy, Data, and Engagement Revived the Chicago-Calumet River System #670
Come hear a presentation from Friends of the Chicago River
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026 7:00pm Online: Landlord Mapper
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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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Meet Chi Hack Night's New Co-Presidents!
Apr 6, 2025 by
Sean Watland, Sneha Jalukar & Samantha Goodman
After serving as Chi Hack Night’s second President, Sean Watland is stepping down after two years. Congratulate Sneha Jalukar & Samanatha Goodman Chi Hack Night’s new Co-Presidents!
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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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