Julie Bosman

I am the Chicago bureau chief for The New York Times, which means I live in Chicago and write and report stories from around the Midwest.What I Cover The stories that interest me most reveal how national issues affect ordinary people. I have written about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, protest movements, civil unrest, rural life and social change. As a reporter for the National section, I often cover local and state politics, natural disasters, gun violence and breaking news. My coverage area stretches across 11 states in the Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota , South Dakota and Wisconsin. My Background My first job in journalism was at The Times , as a news assistant in the Washington bureau . Since then , I’ve covered a range of beats across the paper : the publishing industry , media and advertising , the New York City public school system , homelessness and a presidential campaign . For more than two years , I was part of the team of Times reporters documenting the Covid-19 pandemic , with a special focus on stories that examined the country’s grief, loss, and resilience. I'm a native of Kenosha , Wis. and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison . Journalistic Ethics I approach each story with a desire to reflect the truth and help readers understand life in the Midwest . I don’t make political donations or accept gifts . I always identify myself as a Times journalist on work-related conversations . You can read more about the principles that guide our work in The Times’s Ethical Journalism handbook . Contact Me Email : bosman@nytimes.com X : @juliebosman Facebook : Julie Bosman LinkedIn : Julie Bosman nAnonymous tips : nytimes.com/tips