I’m heading to court today for my arraignment on ludicrous charges brought against the #Broadview6 related to our protesting of conditions at the Broadview ICE processing facility. Join us at 12:30 at Federal Plaza to stand up for our right to speak out!

This isn't complicated. Cutting funding for libraries is a ridiculous and counterproductive way to try to balance the City budget. I stand with our @afscme31.bsky.social librarians.

Indivisible Chicago is organizing a rapid response rally at Federal Plaza on Wednesday at 12:30 as @katmabu.bsky.social @catsharpforcook.bsky.social @michaelrabbitt.bsky.social and others are being arraigned at 1:30 pm. Signup not required. Show up and be loud. www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...

Yes

Remarks from last week’s press conference in Little Village after more ICE presence and aggression.

Team Fam!!!! @andrefor40th.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/16/i...

Really glad to see national coverage, including a great quote from @andrefor40th.bsky.social: “Chicago’s been doing just fine, and then these guys showed up... there is big concern about what these unidentified, masked men are doing in this city without accountability. . .”

40th Ward Shred Event is Happening NOW until the truck is full, so you have a couple hours! 5333 N Western! FREE !

Join us SATURDAY 11:30AM at 5333 N Western for our DAY OF THE LIVING SHRED Shred event! Bring your shreddable items - 2 boxes max!

Plus with partners like @catsharpforcook.bsky.social, @poojaravindran.bsky.social, its even more fulfilling work!

During a time when our norms and rights are under attack, it's up to local governments to reinforce the rights of our people and fight back with every tool we have.
 
Read my full op-ed with @cd13.lacity.gov @andrefor40th.bsky.social @localprogress.bsky.social: ⬇️ www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

"In Chicago, ICE’s targeting of Latino residents has stretched from Michigan Avenue to the western suburbs including Franklin Park, where their reckless tactics led to the death of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez." www.latimes.com/opinion/stor... Check out co-written op-ed from @andrefor40th.bsky.social

I was bragging to my mom about your team helping me a couple years back and how I will continue to support you all. I do not even live in your district but still! I am deeply disappointed in the rat incident but relieved that that did not break you. 🤜

NEW: LP members @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social, CM Soto-Martínez, & @andrefor40th.bsky.social have a new op-ed laying out the playbook for how progressive local leaders can respond to federal troop deployments. While congress sits on its hand, local officials must act to defend their communities.

@andrefor40th.bsky.social is holding a community defense workshop at Mather high school Saturday, Oct 4th! Registration here: airtable.com/appnZWYoSjWa...

We are here to keep our neighbors safe, and we will never look away or stop organizing against these authoritarian tactics.

Thank you to @andrefor40th.bsky.social for paying tribute to Lawrence Hall's 160th anniversary with your inspiring words & honorary resolution in City Council. It's been our pleasure to serve Chicago & our community for such a long history, & we're humbled by the commendation bestowed upon us today.

Shout out to @catsharpforcook.bsky.social for representing like a champ!

Check out our week in review in pics! #40thward

Chicago SAFE is great - they teach folks how to ride a bike or get comfortable city riding, including teaching @andrefor40th.bsky.social a few years ago!

This is my Sis, Catherine Sharp. It’s an honor to organize and be in community with a leader like her. @deirdre4020.bsky.social is back in town now too. See you all next week, join us!

lots of electeds and political candidates here this morning. i see congressional candidates kat abughazaleh and (evanston mayor) daniel biss, lieutenant governor juliana stratton, and chicago alder andre vasquez:

That's my alderman!

dude rocks 🤘🏽🫡

*9/19/2025 noncooperation thread* + @mulchy.bsky.social reports seeing Congressional candidates Kat Abughazaleh & Daniel Biss (now-mayor of Evanston) +Lt Gov Juliana Stratton at the Broadview facility. ICE is here & doing a lot of damage; a LOT of ppl, electeds & regular folks are pushing back. 3/

Protest at the ICE processing center in Broadview, IL.

They expect us to show up, and I will!

3/ Here's Chicago Alder Andre Vasque at the Broadview ICE facility: bsky.app/profile/djby...

Many thanks to all of our neighbors who showed up in support of justice, democracy, and most importantly, our vulnerable populations and siblings who have been kidnapped by the federal government.

The protest crowd has started singing during a brief pause in the dispersal warnings. Of course, just as I start typing this, the warnings start up again.

Thank you @andrefor40th.bsky.social for showing up and putting yourself in harm's way to push back against ICE

This morning, I joined @andrefor40th.bsky.social and others at the #Broadview ICE Processing Center, which is being used illegally as a detainment center, as we protested the treatment and dehumanization of our undocumented neighbors. We stand in solidarity until we achieve justice for all!

We're going to be posting some recaps from e-bike-a-palooza featuring our partners very soon, but first - Alderman Vasquez (@andrefor40th.bsky.social) trying out riding in an Urban Arrow electric cargo bike, piloted by Jon from JC Lind! Could you see a cargo ebike being handy in your life?

Just 4 weeks until the October veto session! This Saturday, September 20th there are TWO transit town halls to learn about how transit is essential to all Chicagoans, learn how to get involved, and ask any questions. Join us at the Den Theatre or attend at Truman College on the North Side at noon!

TOMORROW! JOIN US for the 54th Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade! We need every Chicagoan there in support of our neighbors in need! SUNDAY 12pm-3pm, it starts at 26th and Albany!

Our ebike palooza was a huge success! We got dozens of people test riding different ebikes and micromobility, from families to commuters to everyone in between, and even got @andrefor40th.bsky.social in an Urban Arrow! We hope to see more of y'all out there on bikes out in Chicago 🥰

Tomorrow, Friday Sept 12th come to Welles Park at 5:30pm to test ride different ebikes, then afterwards at 6pm we will do a group ride through the neighborhood to see all the new infrastructure RSVP docs.google.com/forms/d/1KMn... @andrefor40th.bsky.social 🤝 @aldermanmattmartin.bsky.social

@andrefor40th.bsky.social, 40th ward alderperson & chairperson of the Committee of Immigrant & Refugee Rights encouraging Chicagoans to KNOW THEIR RIGHTS❗️ Call IL Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR) 855.435.7693 if you need assistance or report suspected sightings.

NEW: More details on Trump's Chicago immigration blitz. -230 agents arrive from LA this weekend w/ 140 unmarked vehicles -30 already arrived and are practicing crowd control with shields/flashbangs -agents will leave base daily by 5 a.m. -new no-fly zone at NSGL to keep away news choppers/drones

If you haven't been able to attend a Chicago Committee on Immigrant & Refugee Rights (CIRR) know your rights session, 19th Police District Council has a video from last week's meeting (starts at 36 minutes). Guest appearance from @andrefor40th.bsky.social:

Much love and respect to the Labor Movement especially in the times we find ourselves! We stand shoulder to shoulder here in Chicago against fascism, even when an orange conman seeks to weaponize the federal government against our great city!

I drove all over the city for work every day and you know what works really well to prevent speed camera tickets? Not speeding

Accurate.

One Weird Trick to never getting a speed camera ticket

This is also why we can’t have nice things.

ACTUALLY what is driving the surge is DRIVERS SPEEDING.