My mom just called to tell me that she went to a museum about the Underground Railroad, where one of the exhibits talked about the locals having horns that they would blow to warn people when the slave catchers were in town “It’s just like your whistles!”

Those wheels look like they need to be trued

Video of the restored and slightly enhanced bike lane on Ardmore

Federal judges in Chicago have found that ICE agents are liars.

Elect people who ride bikes, walk, use wheelchairs, and transit

New paint and post at Ardmore and Sheridan. Green curve going north at Kenmore (Edgewater, 48th ward, Chicago)

Good morning from the Glenwood greenway in Edgewater, Chicago, where I got to cheer workers as they drew bikes in the street

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.

We’re glad that Ald. Martin’s substitute ordinance to refine some city rules that make affordable housing more expensive to build passed the Housing Committee today.

For the first time, Lyft will operate bikeshare on both sides of the Atlantic. Lyft is acquiring Serveo, the Spanish bikeshare company that runs Bicing in Barcelona as well as systems in other cities like Bilbao and Zaragoza.

This morning, I attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the Chicago Torture Justice Memorial on Chicago’s South Side. In a moment when the Trump regime is seeking to erase histories of oppression, Chicago is honoring a promise to police torture survivors that many of us fought for.

We often have issues with @chicagotribune.com editorials but they did a great job of compiling *six* days of LTTEs about bikeways. 👍 Most made good points, and the rest were fun to "hate read." Here's Days 1-5, followed by Day 6.

Celebrating Philippine-American Friendship/Independence Day dancing Argentine tango this weekend with my international pals. Have a safe and happy July 4 weekend everyone!

Absolutely insane that Cape Verde — a country of 500,000 — played Spain, Uruguay and Argentina…and lost to none of them in regulation. Easily one of the greatest performances in World Cup history.

Capo Verde has nothing to feel bad about after that, holy shit

Who would have known Argentina would have so much trouble battling a remote Atlantic archipelago?

That was one of the greatest games I’ve ever seen. I know everyone else will be mad about the result, and hell, I am a bit as well, but wow.

I'll summarize this: Mamdani asked NYers to keep air conditioning at 78 degrees. A wave criticism hit online. A MSNBC broadcast pointed out the US Department of Energy recommends that 78 degree figure. Immediately after, the US Department of Energy deleted 6,000 web pages related to energy saving.

well deserved victory for Egypt. real weird match from Australia tbh

Passionate about housing? Want to learn more about single stair reform? I’m joining @funnyyoushouldcare.bsky.social, 48th Ward Alderwoman @voteleni.bsky.social, and some of my favorites this Sunday, July 5 at Second City. Grab a ticket and I’ll see you there! www.secondcity.com/shows/chicag...

This country was one person's vote away this morning from putting any birthright citizen in danger of being deported tomorrow. We are so much closer to the abyss than we think. Man oh man.

Mel Brooks has been around for 40% of the US's existence.

Happy 100TH BIRTHDAY to the king Mel Brooks, who wore a fake extra finger to his handprint ceremony🥳🎂🥳

New raised intersection underway at Thorndale and Glenwood in Edgewater.

my kind of Jubilee, the Japanese national team vs. 100 kids

Over the last hour, our office has gotten more than 100 emails urging support for a bill to allow @waymo.bsky.social to operate in IL. The sending pattern (dumps of 40-50 at a time) suggests that these are bot generated and 99% of them say they’re from an address outside the district. 1/2

New York had Cuomo as governor and Eric Adams set to be mayor just five years ago. Yes we had a few socialists in office but the Democratic machine was entrenched and the political environment was pretty bleak for the left. Things change very quickly. Your city and state can be next.

Tech companies are suing to block a new tax. Without it, a citywide Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program could hang in the balance. https://www.citybureau.org/newswire/2026/6/22/care-chicago-budget-expansion-mental-health-program-social-media-tax

RIP Mark Rothko. You would have loved how the hydrogen peroxide bleach is only turning the Reflecting Pool blue around the perimeter

The pope was talking about getting lost with GPS (a metaphor for depending too much on tech) and he say it happened many times in Peru, Italy, and Europe but “once” in the US. You guys… The pope lost his way on Lower Wacker.

"On The Way Home" - my oil painting

Besides the fact that he didn’t vandalize anything, the 3-time Olympian is 67 years old and has been retired from competition for 24 years.

What an amazing pic. Credit: Arthur Maiorella for Block Club Chicago

Remember the beautiful life of Riley O’Neil. #Chicago

Trump and Republicans enacted the biggest Medicaid cut in history to fund tax breaks that billionaires don’t need. And now, care for Illinoisans is on the line.

The richest man owns X. The second and third richest men control Google. The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post. The seventh richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?

Yes, Swiss scientist Fritz Zwicky coined the term “dark matter” which is impressive, but he also coined the term “spherical bastard” to describe people who are bastards no matter which way you look at them, and I think that should be celebrated more.

Oh, look. A proper reflecting pond.

Marilou & I are still on a high from The Presidential Center Opening! A non-stop party with inspirational speeches from Barack & Michelle, followed by a FANtastic 🎶 concert (check out the artists below)! By the time Stevie Wonder performed "Higher Ground" the crowd nearly passed out from sheer joy!🥰

Illinois is rolling back mandatory road tests for drivers from ages 79-86. This is older than the average life expectancy! All of us know people in this age bracket who drive, but shouldn’t. Just a disastrous policy.

its a great day to love abhijeet

Abhi received a special recognition from the Mayor and Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth for Pride Month for her work of bringing more Queer culture to Uptown. Everyone say congrats Abhi!!!

another beautiful day in Magnolia Glen

Volunteer-led tradition in the Netherlands of kids walking in their neighborhood for four evenings in early summer with parents and friends www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

That’s right I ended my ride at Riley’s Divvy station

Reach right to save lives. The Dutch Reach uses your far hand to open your car door, forcing you to pivot and check for oncoming cyclists. 🚴 It’s simple. It’s common sense. Let’s keep each other safe this summer! @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social

NPR is comparing a trans woman fleeing Texas for her personal safety with a conservative fleeing Seattle because he was annoyed with his neighbors. This is honestly insane both sides framing to a degree that is just blatant lying by omission.

A world that doesn't suck is possible

Progress comes incrementally and far too often in the name of loved ones gone too soon. This week we finally celebrate the groundbreaking for Elise Malary Way on Catalpa between Clark and Ashland. Join us Thursday 6/16 at noon! www.instagram.com/p/DZnt4QOGm8...