The Common News

The Common News makes it easy to follow city council meetings, read meeting minutes, and stay informed about local decisions that affect your community.

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Since 2025

Chicago, IL

Hi Everyone, We have been working on building an app to give Americans an easier way to access their local news. Based on a report from Pew Research Center, about ⅔ of adults stay updated through local news sources whereas around 70% of young adults 18-29 get their local news through social media. But only a quarter of Americans are satisfied with the coverage of local politics in their area. To solve this, we built The Common - Municipal News App which summarizes information from local city council meetings and puts it all in one place. Right now, we’re mainly focused on Chicago, but we’re hoping to expand to many major cities across the US. We’re looking to target young adults interested in local politics and also small businesses who might be affected by local jurisdiction. But as of now, we’re wondering if you had any feedback or advice. Thanks, Devin