Happy NITA day. So grateful for my state senator @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social for supporting a transformational restructuring and investment in transit. And thank you to rep Eva Dina Delgado and Ram Villivam for all your work.

As we mark the end of Jewish American Heritage Month, I want to recognize the contributions made to the culture and communities of Illinois. I'm proud to be the governor of a state where we cherish diversity — and where all faiths and backgrounds protect and embrace one another.

Build it!!!! Make it 600 units, the majority of development in this neighborhood is mcmansions and stacked mcmansions. Besides the wonderful affordable building on Leland and Western. blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/15/3...

I nominate Pratt and Ridge as steepest protected lane in Chicago. Very fun to go down safely. Thank you Alder Andre Vasquez!

Sigh, what happened to this and other prepaid boarding pilots? Anyone know?

Next level bike infrastructure from my trip to the twin cities last weekend

Los Angeles is opening the 1st phase of its D Line extension today, with 3 new subway stations along Wilshire at La Brea, Fairfax, & La Cienega. The line will extend further west in 2027 & 28. thesource.metro.net/how-to-ride-...

4/4 The goal of these regressionists, and the reality: "But splitting this Southern state’s Black district into three is racial redlining dressed up as governance. It is the latest iteration of Jim Crow. We might call it in this case James Crow, Esq." How many white people will protest?

This is why I keep saying that part of the story in my new book is that thinking about weird abstract ideas like quantum physics is an important part of democracy www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/746817...

So now, a bunch of suburbs - are losing their population of children - have almost no affordable housing at all - don't comply with the state's requirement to have a plan for affordable housing and are still lobbying against statewide missing middle housing

just sprinted to catch the UP N running outbound on opposite side as usual! Nothing I can find online! riders heads up

Had a chance to check out the new courtyard building in Ravenswood, may not be as elegant as the ones from 100 years ago, but sure is better than most new residential architecture. #bringbackthebay #courtyardurbanism

Kankakee’s River District is a must for fans of residential architecture. A great mix of Victorians, arts and crafts, prairie, etc. Like a little Oak Park on the banks of the river.

Anyone know why the Swedish Hospital Shooter would have been transported by police to the hospital rather than paramedics, especially since it seems he was mentally unwell? Also, why were officers transported to another hospital? Wouldn't the priority be treating the officers ASAP?

Rare Chicago duplexs in Oriole Park, whole neighborhood is full of them as well as single family small homes, mostly post war I am assuming.

Outrageous. @chiosse.bsky.social was protecting one of his neighbors from eviction, as a result of deed theft — a plague in Central Brooklyn right now. There was no reason for NYPD officers to roughly throw him to the ground. It sure doesn’t make anyone safer. Release him now.

Tell CMAP to pump the brakes on 'Redefine the Drive!' No highway on our lakefront! act.betterstreetschicago.org/cmap-dlsd-ac...

On Sunday, 18-year-old Damian Gomez was tragically killed in a hit-and-run while biking on the Southwest Side. If you are able to, please consider supporting his family as they grieve.

This is one of the most important urban planning stories right now. This is an incredible example of what urban policy can look like if we incorporate justice and reparations into policy. It’s important to note Vancouver has insanely expensive housing.

Anyone know the purpose of these? Seems to be related to bus pad construction on Ashland?

I'm S Gronkiewicz-Doran, and I'm running for Alderperson of Chicago's 45th Ward. I can't wait to meet you, and to organize together to bring new leadership to the Far Northwest Side.

500 letters sent already 😲👏🚀

HUGE NEWS. We have a state bill; SB3478 - SCA1. Under the bill, CMAP will develop a blueprint for a bike and pedestrian-prioritized street network including 450 miles of safe, slow streets in Chicago and surrounding communities. WE NEED YOU TO SUBMIT WITNESS SLIPS. ilga.gov/Senate/heari... (1/3)

Anyone else experience Montrose and Clarendon as the windiest corner in the city? What are the factors that play into this?

I think I'm gonna be mad about this forever, actually

Current signs in my neighborhood

Really cool new brick work design spotted in Roscoe Village, 4-5 bedroom condos going for 1.7 million plus. Blows my mind as someone who grew up in the neighborhood!

ride with us this sunday :)

AI is going great techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/f...

Yesterday, The Sheriffs, MPD and law enforcement brutally put down a peaceful anti-ICE protest outside of the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. There has been little to no coverage of what is happening in Minneapolis since Trump's supposed stand down, which is why we need to spread the word.

Pappas’ husband, Peter Kamberos, works in real estate development and has received a $400k annual salary from Thorek Hospital Group, a NFP which buys real estate all over the city and redevelops it. And she runs unopposed year after year. Maria has also worked for Thorek as well while Treasurer.

You’re not crazy. The anti-trans movement is not organic; it was funded by pedophilic billionaires like Jeffrey Epstein who backed a network of conservatives to accuse the same people they were sexually abusing of being the real danger. @madycast.com exposes the truth in our in-depth report.

We still don't know the names of the ICE agents who killed Gonzàlez behind the wheel of his car outside Chicago in September. They were unmasked in this BWC footage from Franklin Park police. If you have any information at all about these men—please text us on Signal at unraveled.66

Gabriel Zucman on the shocking concentration of extreme wealth in the United States…. gzucman.substack.com?r=nle0&utm_c...

Fundraiser for Minneapolis ICE shooter that’s already raised $178,000 casually points out that the mayor is Jewish 😬

Raja Krishamoorthi (running for Illinois Senator) is on this list, for voting to congratulate ICE, last June. Also, from the Illinois Democratic Congressional delegation: Brad Schneider Eric Sorenson Nikki Budzinski Full list of the 75 Dems here: www.newsweek.com/75-democrats...

New from me! Chicago has far too many bus stops to provide efficient service for its riders—nearly twice the national standard. I reimagined what Chicago's bus network could do to make it look like its peers. citythatworks.substack.com/p/a-plan-for...

Where in Chicago do the highest density of 4 flats exist?

It was such a joy to celebrate Hanukkah with Mandy, Kathryn and their son, Gideon. As Jewish New Yorkers across our city prepare to light candles and mark the seventh night today, I wish you and your families a Hanukkah full of light and love. youtu.be/KIxAKyioXng

just a reminder that antisemitism has been a part of Western culture for over a millennia and has a powerful influence on culture, social life, and politics. as with other forms of oppression, like misogyny and racism, open violence is just an explicit expression of more widespread attitudes.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is preparing it's next regional transportation plan. Complete this survey to share your thoughts on the future of transportation in the region. Make sure CMAP knows people want sidewalks, bike lanes and transit. engage.cmap.illinois.gov/2026-rtp/sur...

BREAKING: Democrats and Republicans in Congress just voted to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore federal workers’ union rights – the first time the House has voted to overturn a Trump executive order in this term. https://bit.ly/4oNyBQc

Abolish the Gestapo.

@chicagocta.bsky.social Ended up walking 30 minutes in the snow as not a single 49 bus came yesterday within the half hour. This isn't even normal intervals let alone the new frequent network schedule.

Contact your alders to get the plow the side walks pilot off the ground. Yesterday while riding the 80 Irving Park, I saw three elderly gentlemen have to navigate mounds of snow exiting the bus on the street to get to their living facility.

Absolutely disgraceful and dangerous. He and his supporters constantly talk about rhetoric that gets people killed…that’s what this is.

Transit should be at forefront of any climate resiliency plan. Take snow. A bus is heavy and piloted by a trained driver; much safer in snow (or heavy rainfall) than the relatively light vehicles driven by civilians. Bus riders take vehicles off the streets, which speeds plowing, emergency response.

4 senior House Dems — Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, Pete Aguilar, & Ted Lieu — voted for a Republican-led resolution to “CONDEMN SOCIALISM,” a symbolic measure that passed the chamber on Wed. The vote comes as NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to meet with Pres. Donald Trump at the WH today.

Here's your chance to do something about the people being starved and beaten in Broadview ICE custody. Share this post, and I'll donate $1 to the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund (www.mibfc.org). And if you make a donation to them, let me know how much and I'll match it 1:1.

Brooklyn is in a different reality when it comes to approving housing🫨