Chicago’s first city-backed public restroom will open in 2026, an alderman said. blockclubchi.co/47hzqKo

NBC News finds that: -- ICE has shortened its training from 13 weeks to six. -- Nearly half of recruits couldn’t pass an open-book written exam. -- Recruits "are supposed to attest" they can pass the physical-fitness test, which requires them to run ... 6 mph. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

If you would like to support some of the families of people who have been abducted by ICE in my area during the recent federal attacks on our community that I've written about, local organizers have put together this trusted list of crowd funds.

But he can’t do that!!! Did it. But he can’t do that!! Did it. But he can’t do that! Did it. But he can’t do that. Did it. But he can’t do. Did it. But he can’t. Did it. But he. Did it. But. Did it.

Have you ever had chorizo, carne asada, or nopales on a pizza? You can at Durangos, a solid pizza spot in Belmont Craign. Lately the neighborhood has been hit hard by 🧊-so if you can support, please do. Durangos is at 2718 N Laramie (near Diversey) www.grubhub.com/restaurant/d...

Tried to dress Chico as a hot dog for Halloween but Kiwi tried to eat the costume! 😂 🌭 🎃

Oh hey, look at this BS from the Curb App

People should absolutely be writing about how ICE's occupation of their cities is transforming life in these places, and they should be publishing it in print on paper - not just social media posts. There needs to be a record of this. Things are changing in measurable ways for the worse every day.

does this count as putting my feet on the internet ?

Waking up every morning and checking the kidnapping report alongside the weather is not a thing anyone should have to do.

Federal agents arrested 11 rideshare drivers at O'Hare Saturday, the second time agents have targeted workers who are the "backbone" of the city's transportation network, an advocacy group said. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/19/b...

MUTUAL AID REQUEST 🙏 please re-share!

30 people disappeared in this shaded area today.

Pritzker should address what’s going on with the ISP at Broadview bc the longer this goes on without him talking about it publicly the more his support at the grass roots unravels. I get that he needs to ensure ICE can operate out of that facility to avoid NG deployment but he’s getting played.

An astonishingly large crowd! Chicago

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

Portland tonight

here is my favorite sign from today

Organizers say they believe more than 100,000 people filled Grant Park but that number doesn’t include those who didn’t make it into the park before the march started As of 3:15 p.m, CPD reported there were no major incidents from the march or rally. https://to.wttw.com/3WIsqkP

Listen up👂👂

Been beating this drum for some time but none of y’all have been listening.

Kash Patel on Antifa: “We are treating them as terrorists just like we do Al-Qaeda or ISIS.”

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In Wrigleyville again for a cubs big win. Electric. need joy among the Facism...

it's difficult to live under Facism but even more difficult when you're trans. if you can help my friend, anything counts, even $1 or $5 or just a share www.gofundme.com/f/a-trans-gu...

It is insane how she keeps describing Chicago as a "war zone", when the only warlike things happening here are all DHS operations

I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win

Also amused I'm still a "girl" at my age 😂

Cubs post-season Wrigleyville is an experience. I'm a baseball fan, not necceccarily a Cubs fan, but the energy is electric and I'm glad I got to be here. ⚾

they're coming for us at our bus stops, our homeless shelters, our school dropoffs and pickups if you're a neighbor who feels safe documenting these abductions, guidance courtesy of NW Side Rapid Response:

Adding "feds fucking choking a man in broad daylight" to the list. Absolute terror across Chicago today. Begging for national attention that matches the level of crisis on the ground here feels like screaming underwater at this point.

Well this is (not) reassuring: a TFR (temporary flight restriction) just went up over the city from now through October 12th for "Special Security Reasons." Not that this makes it any better, but this TFR is specifically for drones (UAS) provided you don't have prior approval or authorization.

The way unemployment is set up and these jobs are disappearing we're going to end up with Squid Games very fast and very soon (and not that teehee game show that's already on the air)

If there’s two things gamers love more than EA, it’s Saudi oil tycoons and Jared Kushner.

🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶 🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈 #FollowTheRainbow

Apparently, this is the CBP helicopter being used in Chicago for ICE operations. (For exactly what role, besides observation from above, I don't know.) All of this is new to me, but the link in the post I'm quoting shows the flight path, as does this. www.flightaware.com/live/flight/...

Large groups of border patrol agents marched through Downtown Sunday, patrolling some of the most high-trafficked spots in the city and detaining members of a family at Millennium Park, according to witnesses and local officials. blockclubchi.co/3Kqqris

NEW: The Chicago Headline Club — the local chapter of the @spj-posts.bsky.social — has released a statement condemning ICE attacks on reporters. In recent days, ICE has shot journalists in the face with pepper balls, assaulted journalists, and detained a reporter in Chicago.

ICE is about to be investigated by the same people they're trying to recruit with TV ads.

Chicago finally looks like everyone's parents imagine it: gangs of violent young men with guns roaming the streets, literally looking for trouble.

In an effort to combat misinformation- I didn't fact check this and ht to @madcitybeergeek.bsky.social it might not be the stinky Bradford bc he can only find it's a Callory pear, which Bradford is *a* variety of.

Did you know that the "survivor tree" at ground zero, NYC is a Bradford Pear? 🤢 "Re-planted at the 9/11 Memorial in December 2010, this Survivor tree bursts into magnificent blossoms each spring, embodying a living symbol of resilience"....that smells like semen. America is so deeply unserious.

hey friends I know it's rough out there right now but my friend is in dire straights and needs help. please donate or share if you can 🫶 gofund.me/418551bd8

The existing Chinese owners "will cede control of the app’s data, content and algorithm to the newly formed joint venture". Yep, they're aiming for what Musk's takeover of Twitter got them, but now with the younger users on TikTok

This is EXCELLENT. 1) this is spot-on analysis of the problem & a great immediate 1st thing a city can do to improve outcome. 2) as a 2 min clip? He's giving history, hope & change. Speaking to women, to Jewish & Black NYers, saying "abortion." & also naming eugenics in feminism. 100/10 no notes.

Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at blinkingguy.com

That got so tense. Federal agents forced protesters back to 25th Ave. with flash bangs, tear gas, and pepper balls up close. Looks like two people got detained. Now stagnant on the sidewalk along 25th Ave/Harvard in Broadview. #OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Assata Shakur has "died in Havana, Cuba, as a result of health conditions and her advanced age." She was 78.

apparently I am ok at my job 😂