Filming them committing terrorism is now itself an act of terrorism?

My SNAP denial came with the 988 suicide hotline on the envelope and a smiley face inside. This is what “support” looks like under austerity: crisis lines instead of material care.

now seems like a good time to remind you all to support independent, worker run, billionaire free, and/or reader funded news how and where you can.

Chicagoans don’t stop biking in winter. Divvy rides last week, despite frigid temps (daily lows in parentheses): • Mon 4,906 (3°F) • Tue 8,321 (17°F) • Wed 10,084 (32°F) • Thu 8,183 (21°F) • Fri 5,733 (11°F) • Sat 6,827 (24°F) • Sun 4,187 (18°F)

Nearly 99% of the Protecting Chicago budget remains intact, and across the board, there’s commitment to work together in Chicago and Springfield to address shortfalls and fight for better. But what’s in the 1% matters. I’m a no on selling 90mil debt to predatory agencies for 9cents on the dollar.

There will come a time when people of good faith are empowered to uphold the law. When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent. The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.

Thank you to Edgewater neighbors for testifying today. Chicago is and must always be a welcoming city www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/18/i...

Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth on Thursday submitted a criminal referral to the Justice Department over alleged constitutional violations — including warrantless arrests and the use of excessive force — by federal immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz.

Second thing we want to catch y'all up on. It's budget season in Chicago. A moderate and conservative-leaning caucus of alders may have taken a hike in garbage collection fees off the table, but added selling the city's debt to private collectors, among other things. thetriibe.com/2025/12/prog...

I wrote this piece for NABSA based on what we’re seeing with Divvy. Treating bikeshare as essential transportation & backing it up with real policy & investment has delivered results: higher ridership, system stability, stronger equity outcomes & stable pricing in Chicago nabsa.net/2025/12/18/d...

GOV. PRITZKER CREATES "ILLINOIS ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION" TO CREATE PUBLIC RECORD OF FEDERAL AGENTS' BAD CONDUCT Illinois Governor Pritzker today signed an executive order creating the Illinois Accountability Commission,..

Gov. Pritzker Creates "Illinois Accountability Commission" to Create Public Record of Federal Agents' Bad Conduct open.substack.com/pub/annepmit...

Join virtually today. Chicago Edgewater residents to testify ilac.illinois.gov/events/2025/...

After raiding shopping plazas in Cicero and Bedford Park this morning, a caravan of Border Patrol agents swung north toward Edgewater. Several Chicago police vehicles can be seen here intervening to protect their exit from DSLSD onto city streets and escort the caravan.

Watched The Princess Bride, wonderful every single time

Photos: All aboard the CTA Holiday Train!

Greetings From Chicago 🎅🚂 2200 N. Milwaukee

It’s Best of Chicago season! Don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite Chicago business, artist, community organizer and more. The ballot closes December 31 so get your vote in before it’s too late! Cast your vote at chicagoreader.com/best

Every disaster movie starts with someone ignoring a scientist…

This is how it should be done!! Expect them to lie and have evidence ready.....

Yes, I'm taking the first step towards Noem's impeachment. I demand a full investigation into Secretary Noem's unlawful actions and unethical behavior. The people will have accountability.

Yeah, this happened.

Miami will have its first Democratic mayor in 30 years

Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a package of bills meant to better protect immigrants throughout Illinois, a direct rebuke of Operation Midway Blitz. blockclubchi.co/48KFWKm

Shop a local independent book store, donate to the Chicago Public Library Foundation, and fight fascism this Tuesday at Time And A Half Books timeandahalfbooks.com/events/41730...

Wear your best sparkling outfit or sweater and come enjoy a delicious dinner in Uptown's Asia on Argyle neighborhood. Come join us if you can! Monday 12/8 at 7-9pm, 4936 N Broadway secure.actblue.com/donate/sunja...

Reading about other cities in the world that plow their sidewalks and feeling intense jealousy. And imagine getting from the sidewalk to the bus without stepping over a huge pile of plowed snow!

See an uncleared sidewalk? We want to see it too. Be sure to post and share with the tag #PlowTheSidewalks!

Anyway, Plow the sidewalks

In Elgin, ICE agents have been in a standoff with the community as they’re trying to arrest a man. Here’s an altercation between the feds and residents ending with arrest and pepper spray. Video from Sophia Peterson

After this, federal agents tear gassed the public on their way out of Elgin, per our photographer who was present. The Feds tear gassed eight Chicago neighborhoods this fall and now a suburb.

NEWS: On day of Kristi Noem visit to Chicago, federal immigration agents use tear gas on Elgin crowd. By Rebecca Johnson and @staceywescott.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/06/i...

Chicago police arrested a group participating in a rally yesterday that called attention to the huge wealth gaps in the city and demanded that city leaders use next year's budget to bring more equity across neighborhoods. 2/4 Here are some words from organizers:

“Mother Mary wearing a respirator mask to protect herself from tear gas. Baby Jesus with zip-tied hands, wrapped in a thin blanket that looks like aluminum foil. Masked centurions with sunglasses and green vests labeled “ICE.” www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/03/e...

Let's be blunt: A good leader would never be threatened by their subordinates following the law. Trump's tantrum isn't about politics; it's a preview. He's telling our troops, "My word is above the law." That's the opposite of everything our military family signed up to defend. #IllegalOrders

Terrific, detailed report by Block Club Chicago about how Homeland Security has lied its ass off about its immigration crackdown in Chicago. Nothing that Homeland Security says should be believed.

Minnesota boasts the largest population of Somalis in the U.S. — a community that's recently faced attacks from President Trump. Here's a brief history of how they came to settle there. n.pr/48fUSBk

Stole this from the Cedar Cultural Center’s page since they aren’t here. ♥️♥️♥️

My message to Trump: Your message of bigotry won’t work. Somali Americans are here to stay. 💅🏾

These are good moments to remember that the CEOs of all the biggest companies in America are happy to go to White House dinners and slap this guy’s back. They do not care about this. Remember this, years from now, when they want you to forget.

And that's what makes the anti-trans sports stuff so clearly bullshit. Everyone on the "actually, there are some valid concerns!" side of things is cheering on this 61-year-old lady no longer getting to hag out with her friends and play tennis.

Unless proven otherwise, every Republican in Congress supports this image:

When a head of state declares that he doesn't want a specific racialized group in the country, and his newly expanded paramilitary force prepares to target that group... There are terms for that.

I agree with 2016 Pete Hegseth: “There have to be consequences for abject war crimes.”

The Cook County Board of Review will reopen 24 previously closed townships for property tax appeals starting Wednesday.

The system is broken when they can make up charges and ruin your life and dismiss them weeks or months later.

We're excited to see how Sarah will continue her fierce dedication to local journalism in Chicago! Her impact leading our #CivicReporting Fellowship is deeply felt in and beyond our city. Congratulations, Sarah!

Sen. Dick Durbin demands answers from Homeland Security regarding U.S. citizens caught up in immigration raids. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/02/s...