Our access to historical records is directly affected by this closure. Thanks @chicagoarchivists.bsky.social for their attention to this. blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/06/c...

Chicago, it's like you forget 1871 happened.

"Curate" was already mis-used to death, but now it's turning over in its grave.

ok going to look at the great American state fair myself before it becomes a heatstroke death trap

People, for the love of God, please stop treating birthright as some kind of sweeping victory. It was 5-4 on the constitutional issue. The dissent laid out a fucking ROADMAP for what Trump should do next. The court always gives Trump multiple bites at the apple WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU HAPPY ABOUT?

"I love you guys so much, nice to meet you!" I love public transit during Pride.

My favorite sweater fell on the Red Line floor for over 5 sec so now I have to burn it like the velveteen rabbit.

“AI in libraries” should be “what can you tell us about corporate profit-driven control of search and retrieval” instead of “when are librarians going to get on board.”

My goal in life is to be the Johnny Appleseed of 'no gloves with book and paper materials' gospel. it's actually literally my job

Worst Nancy Drew mystery ever

Last month two library workers reached out to Public Collectors to ask about making a booklet version of Fobazi Ettarh's essay "Vocational Awe and Librarianship: The Lies We Tell Ourselves" for a Celebration of Life event. We did, and it is now available for all: halfletterpress.com/vocational-a...

🤞🏻 www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/u...

New: We've been tracking reports of ICE activity across Chicagoland for five weeks. In that time, rapid responders have seen an escalation as feds have abducted dozens, caused at least two car crashes, threatened community members with weapons and flouted state courthouse protections. Read more:

I only understand each of these words individually.

OFFICIALLY called denazification

Got a show Friday night at @dovetailbrewery.bsky.social. Come and support three small businesses at once! #letterpress

CTA bus driver prints are back in stock. Inspired by an absolutely wild ride on a bendy bus a few years ago. #letterpress

good morning 🌞📰☕️🏠 chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...

Trump Writes Netanyahu Strongly Worded Check

My disgust about the UFC arena at the White House must be how the far right felt about Michelle Obama's organic garden.

Does not! Especially British ones because they don't carry guns (generally). Also because I already feel bad about enough stuff, I need something guilt-free.

I’ve covered Chicago’s federal courthouse for 11 years and have never seen a hearing like this one.

I hate that I have to say "I have competing deadlines" instead of "completely fucking losing my goddamned mind" in professional settings.

The Onion making me miss my turtle...

Just watched a crow chow down on what I thought was a rat, but turned out to be a baby bunny so now my week is ruined.

So excited that Rachel and the Transportation Library are featured! Especially excited that the unsung yet genius designers of government docs are getting some love. 😍

Coming up with alt-text for a photo of a deconstructed Fluxus art piece is the equivalent of an entire semester of creative writing.

I was going to write today, but until we know more, I don't have any new words for this moment. What I will say is that if you are reeling, and you know you want to be part of making things better, Mariame Kaba and I wrote a book for you. I hope it helps.

The Suez Canal debacle was WAY more fun than Hormuz. This admin ruins everything.

Lol someone put this on the fridge where our "Mr AI" Dean stores his lunch.

I talked with @prisonculture.bsky.social, Alison Macrina, and Katie Clark about libraries as public infrastructure, contested political terrain, and spaces of possibility—and about what it means to fight for them in this fascistic moment.

Really great info in this Chicago Voter Guide. #knowyourcity

Even as sentiment across the country turns against ICE more broadly I think we're still heading for something of a political split where, if you live in a city that's been directly subject to ICE occupation, it becomes the only issue that matters in a way that's difficult to grasp from outside.

Do you love Talas as much as I do? Well, you will after watching this! Behind the scenes at their warehouse with a conservator. 😍 cc @joshuajfriedman.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqOq...

My library had a raccoon fall through the ceiling in the archival processing area. We assumed it had a PhD so thought itself a qualified archivist.

“If [wealthy, powerful people] can get us to accept that the future’s already settled, AI is already here, the end is already here, then we will create that for them. My most daring idea is to refuse.” — @tressiemcphd.bsky.social

Cool hey did anything happen *before* 1979 between the United States and Iran

Procedural liberalism on display. We support the murder of innocents, the immoral and demonic violence, but the President didn't fill out the right paperwork. The same logic that calls for higher police training budgets and more diversity among prison guards. Polishing the bars of the cage.

After nearly 15 years of serving as a venue for underrepresented artists in Chicago and beyond, DePaul University announced that its art museum will close its doors for good on June 30.

The amazing folks at Cultural Heritage Advocacy and Action Coalition (CHAACo) created a guide for various ways to "counter the harmful narratives" in our work/outreach. www.chaaco.org/resource-hub...

Things can go downhill real fast.

Atlanta teacher killed in car crash after ICE chases after undocumented immigrant with no criminal history. Local police say there was no reason for ICE to start a dangerous car Chase www.fox10tv.com/2026/02/16/t...

I could probably dominate the skeleton if not for too much boobs.

ICON

This is AWFUL. Univ of Texas is consolidating 4 depts into 1: African and African Diaspora Studies and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, American Studies, and Mexican American and Latino Studies will become "a Social and Cultural Analysis department." www.texastribune.org/2026/02/12/t...

Evidence shows feds lied about Marimar Martinez's shooting in Chicago, attorney says @chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...