SIR MIX-O-LOTL

Earlier this morning around 10:15, ICE agents were spotted near Howard and Greenview in Rogers Park. It doesn't appear they arrested anyone, and they quickly left the area.

Take that, RFK

god just told me that he would’ve raptured you too but the prep u were doing gave him the ick…… he says, and this is a direct quote, “no thirsty bitches 😂😭😂😭”

Someone pulled off the ultimate heist and stole the Mackinac Bridge

Isn’t it annoying when the algorithm occasionally has you dead to rights? I log into Hulu and oh hey we think you would like this new documentary about Lilith Fair and I’m like “damn you, obviously yes, lets’s do it”

I lived in a country without fluoridated water for 2 years and got multiple cavities. My sister and BIL got a reverse osmosis filter to remove fluoride and almost ruined my niece’s teeth. Lots of people about to find out the FAFO curve on fluoride is quite short.

I never thought America's nosedive into fascism would be so damn embarrassing. This is all incredibly stupid as hell.

Speaking from experience via a freelance gig last year, trying to rewrite AI first drafts SUCKS. It takes forever and makes you a worse writer. 0/10 do not recommend for any writer who wants to keep their sanity or self respect

Current* conditions near Isle Royale NP, MI:

This is a contender for the best kept secret in Chicago: a free 15-minute film festival with free beer, popcorn, and some great 60-second films

Willian Gimenez was abducted by ICE yesterday in Chicago. He had been part of a lawsuit against off-duty police and Home Depot employees for abusing day laborers. Latino Union says he was targeted for advocating for his rights as a worker. @bloomekatz.bsky.social and I report.

Here’s one good thing: I trained this spring to be a docent at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, which just reopened after two years of rehabilitation, and this morning was my first docent shift. It was great to see Chicagoans once again enjoying this beautiful spot and to help them learn about it

I’ve been told that I should talk about our shared tragedy of political violence from 24 years ago rather than the political violence from yesterday, so this is your reminder that one of Trump’s first reactions to 9/11 was to brag that he now had the tallest building in Manhattan

This block of Artesian south of Ardmore is a pretty flawless example of classic Chicago two-flats

Today in things that should never be happening but especially now of all times:

Think of the boring, typical September Monday we could've had. Maybe social media was buzzing about the latest prestige TV episode from the night before. Maybe the wonkiest among us were talking about a housing bill that President Harris was trying to get through Congress. NONE of this had to happen

Two trials will be repeated endlessly despite always producing the same results: 1) Does UBI work? (yes) 2) Does AI improve productivity? (no)

Breaking: Invaded city remains defiant

Good morning to everyone except ICE

With the Trump Administration about to roll its ugly occupation into Chicago, I wanted to write a little lyrical love letter to the city. dansinker.com/posts/202…

Ollie is leaning into the Tuesday after Labor Day vibes

universe loading the bases for a walkoff grand slam

Another blood-soaked night in lawless Chicago 🙄

Too many outlets are asking if an AI has feelings and not enough outlets are asking if an AI can be charged with murder.

The simple act of Chicago telling Trump to fuck off is making me emotional

Carpe farmers market

on the one hand I should absolutely put my phone down but on the other hand what if the forces attacking democracy operate on weeping angels logic

77, sunny, light breeze, low humidity. Chicago (literally) doesn’t get better than this

10 years ago today I went to Diner en Blanc in Chicago’s Federal Plaza, which created an amazing palette of red, black, and white

My friend who lives at the lakefront texted this morning about a sonic boom she heard/felt, which apparently broke windows too. Damn Aaron Watershow

Me, waving Walz and Pritzker banners while everyone argues about Newsom.

What if they passed him over and gave Obama another one, just for funsies?

Put on repellent, Chicago, especially if you’re going out around dawn or dusk!

[extremely on-mushrooms voice] hear me out. what if we destroy capitalism by feminizing having money

Tom Skilling, no contest

Um….

Lots of super loud, close strikes with this thunderstorm. I feel bad for the the scared dogs in Chicago tonight. Even my cat, who is typically pretty unbothered by storms, is hiding under the couch

The only place in DC where crime is up is the White House.

RIP to my croc-flops, which both died today within 10 minutes of each other. Talk about planned obsolescence!

I am begging everyone, as someone who works in healthcare at a major medical facility, please push back on the anti-vaxxers. You are putting all of our safety at risk by staying silent.

Seeing the lake never fails to reset something in my heart/brain. I can almost feel the tumblers clicking and settling into place

Giant spider invasion! (Packers won the Super Bowl!)

Everything’s crap but also I got to hang out with a friend’s beagle on a windy day at the beach yesterday and that was very good

Something I didn’t know I needed today: Behind the scenes footage from Last Crusade of Harrison Ford cuddling rats www.instagram.com/reel/DJlt2zR...

Sure, sure, as long as there are no unforeseen circumstances such as *checks notes* humans having legs

i love guys who are scared of the city. they fuel me. i could lift a car just to spite them.

You can never go home again, Oatman…but I guess you can shop there

Get his ass, Chicago