i will never forget the goofy press conference where they announced this, expecting applause, while everyone was squinting, trying to keep the sun out of their eyes. an all timer in pantheon of california political misses

Update: well that’s wild y’all. Filter on top is a clean, unused one fresh out of its packaging. Filter on bottom was the same when I installed it yesterday evening; this is what it looks like after roughly 24 hours of HVAC in Chicago’s blanket of wildfire smoke.

"If both recommendations hold, García’s handpicked successor, Democratic nominee Patty García, would have a much clearer path to victory in the Nov. 3 general election."

Message from the Chicago Fire.

Update

BREAKING: Tonight’s marquee MLS match between the Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps has been postponed due to unsafe air quality, per sources. Canadian wildfire smoke has blown south to Chicago. Robert Lewandowski’s MLS debut is on hold. www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

Chicago fire being flooded on social media with comments about the air quality for the game tonight at soldier field. One comment “can we switch the giveaway to gas masks?” People urging them to make an announcement about the air quality. Silence so far.

Relevant for this evening’s Chicago Fire - Vancouver contest at Soldier Field

Is Chicago fire still playing tonight at soldier field? 😷

There were hazy skies from New Jersey to New York on Wednesday, all fueled by wildfires burning in Canada, and there's an Air Quality Alert again Thursday.

Just bought some face masks while I’m in Minneapolis. Smells like smoke. I see a lot of people trying to cover their noses with their shirts. Summertime is tough nowadays.

Being freaked/bummed/angry about the thick air & demonic-looking light (in addition to whatever the smoke is doing to you physically) is right on the money. If you're troubled by this, that's bc it's troubling. After just riding with that for a minute: in what direction could that trouble move you?

This has been happening the whole World Cup. Flight data shows it happened to South Africa, Cabo Verde and Senegal teams as well. There is a WHOLE LOT OF DISTURBING OVERLAP between sports charters and ICE charters and has been for years.

My favorite part of a trip is using the local transit 😏 🚍 🚆

I’m always a bit sad when people uber to the airport (when they are able to take the train). I was part of a summer institute in June in the city and I was one of a few Chicagoans. I was trying to encourage participants taking the train to and from airport. Uber always the first inclination now.

Orange line to midway >>>

The city has put up some PSAs to advise people in cars to look for bikes before opening doors

Libraries the best

AI hasn't shortened time spent looking for info. Rather, I now have to double confirm things to make sure what I'm reading isn't AI.

And another. This morning. Running for his life and hit by a truck.

In first Midway Blitz sentencing, feds want 30-month prison term for man who fired gun near immigration agents From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...

Powerful march today in Pilsen honoring the young woman killed last year while crossing Ashland Avenue and Cullerton. Residents called for justice for Marcela Herrera and also Damián Gomez, killed by a driver while biking on the SW Side. A growing diverse movement for safe streets on the SW Side.

Such a hot day. Needing la sombrita at this bus stop.

Julieta Venegas at Avondale Music Hall tonight. 🇲🇽

“City officials announced at a community meeting Wednesday that pedestrian islands and other safety improvements on Ashland Avenue, from Cullerton Avenue to 18th Place, are underway.” “The pedestrian island and a curb bumpout at Cullerton and Ashland avenues will be permanent and made of concrete.”

Relevant topic on what travel means for immigrants in the time of intense ICE enforcement. I’ve also been thinking about how immigrants have to navigate transportation locally as well with immigration enforcement intensifying again.

A win for our community! Thanks to the organizers who continue to fight for our immigrant neighbors, the Trump Administration was pushed to extend work permits.

I think this is a good idea.

i’m at minneapolis city hall for a climate & infrastructure council meeting where andrea corbin’s uptown association followers want to pause the lyndale ave street redesign. livable lyndale are here in equal force in support of the layout, which includes a dedicated bike path

"The UC Davis Feminist Research Institute and UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies invite experienced environmental justice professionals interested in sustainable transportation, mobility justice, research justice, and/or disability justice.."

Attention, #IL03! We have received reports of ICE activity in our district. Stay safe! The best way to protect ourselves is by knowing our rights. If you have a neighbor or loved one detained by ICE or need help with a federal agency, contact my office at (773) 799-8219.

good morning, ice is kidnapping people in chicago. organización hijos de migrantes reports feds abducted a person from california/fullerton in logan square. additional reports already coming in throughout chicagoland, including west garfield park in chicago, melrose park, and stone park.

I’m being watched.

13th Ward going to have new representation after 15 years

CONGRATULATIONS TO @ctjmfoundation.bsky.social!

 13 years ago, organizers in Chicago, including our cofounder Mariame Kaba, launched a campaign for reparations for survivors of CPD torture. 🧵

Love this

"Just days before the Hoffman Estates Village Board was set to vote on a controversial plan to rezone a patch of farmland for possible use as a data center, the developer withdrew his request. The sudden reversal came after a flurry of opposition in the northwest suburb and several nearby towns."

Ramova vibes immaculate nonetheless.