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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 10m

this is hanging in my entryway and it's a perfect leaving/returning reminder.

Starshaped Press @starshapedpress.bsky.social · 4d

Flashback to printing these to benefit the Southside Community Art Center (an initiative of the Chicago Printers Guild), featuring lyrics by Peter Cottontale & Chance the Rapper.

Long horizontal white print with images of the city and gardens with lyrics that say ‘I pray for vision I pray for vision I pray for weapons against the system’

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Starshaped Press @starshapedpress.bsky.social · 1d

Fall colors on press. #letterpress

Printing press with split ink colors on the rollers. Metal type form in press bed waiting to be inked.

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 1d

We’re at the “liberal white home owners have professionally designed yard signs warning about ICE” stage of outrage in Chicago.

A yard sign with Spanish text explaining a person’s rights if stopped by ICE. There’s a white picket fence in the background.

A yard sign with Spanish text explaining a person’s rights if stopped by ICE. The sign is among plants and flowers in a front yard.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 4d

CHICAGO: REBUILD is providing therapy to folks detained by ICE. Please feel free to let people know.

findmeatherapist.org

Find Me A Therapist

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 5d

Perry: "Chicago's history of strained policing community relations is extremely well documented, but also fairly nuanced. It's something I think state and local authorities understand extremely well, and it can be hard for federal authorities, and certainly those from Texas, to appreciate."

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 5d

Let’s go on like this forever 🥰

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 6d

But I AM the luckier one because of you!!

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 6d

Yesterday I screenshot this video of the same camera guy. Video posted by @caarprnow.bsky.social on instagram

Screenshot of a reel on Instagram showing a masked CBP agent in the foreground and a guy in a blue shirt and black mask holding a professional-looking camera following him.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 6d

ICE is not only chasing down every random brown person in Chicago, they have a cameraman following them to film this for social media. Cruelty and inhumanity as content.

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 8d

I AM JUST SHOCKED

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 8d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 9d

Finally got some of those farmers market flowers, thanks to a wonderful friend.

A bouquet of red, orange and pink Dalia on a black table.

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 13d

Now explaining postmodern: it’s weird to the third.

Also
Rolling Stones “Homer it’s only rock n roll”
Homer, sad: “but I like it”

Willow @rockshrimp.bsky.social · 13d

what's the stupidest/randomest Simpsons quote that lives in your head rent free? Mine is the urge to say "you said go to bread" every time I am about to head to bed.

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 14d

It’s so purdy. 🤩📚

#BookHistory

Starshaped Press @starshapedpress.bsky.social · 14d

A floral palate cleanser. My designs for Field Notes’ fall flowers edition, inspired by publishers bindings. Thanks, librarians!

Three Field Notes notebooks lined up to showcase floral designs.

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 15d

Dasha Ramirez, 8, and her little brother were playing with the water at the Crown Fountain in Chicago’s Millennium Park when federal agents approached their parents.

She ran toward her father, Jaime Ramirez, who was suddenly surrounded by a group of heavily armed agents in full camouflage.

Mother, children detained by ICE at Millennium Park Sunday held at O’Hare with other families: ‘We never imagined’

The mother said she felt her family was targeted because of their appearance. “There were a lot more people there, but the agents came directly to us because of how we look,” she said.

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 16d

I mean, this Chicago common brick mortar is a crime but otherwise…

A wall of red, light red, and mottled cream bricks with the globby mortar missing or falling out.

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 17d

*seeing this graphic in my email before looking at words*
OMG did they steal Jen’s aesthetic?!!
*pausing for 2 seconds to read and remember @starshapedpress.bsky.social mentioned this*
Oh hell yeah, excellent way to support the local arts, Reader!

Chicago Reader @chicagoreader.com · 20d

New issue drop!

On the cover: Fall books preview.

🎨 Book Season, a letterpress print by Jen Farrell of Starshaped Press, altered with permission.

Pick yours up in person tomorrow or read the PDF now!

https://bit.ly/4nkLDEQ

Vol. 54 No. 51 Archives - Chicago Reader

Articles from the Chicago Reader issue of September 25, 2025 (Vol. 54 No. 51).

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 19d

Me, judging the uncool white people at a hip hop show.
Me, white, realizing I’m wearing a cardigan.

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Starshaped Press @starshapedpress.bsky.social · 22d

Digging into these 150 year old beauties this week. #letterpress

A box of 19th century metal type ornaments.

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 21d

I’m begging young people to pick up their feet when they walk before evolution removes ankles.

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NPR @npr.org · 22d

Historians and citizens who say they are concerned about the Trump administration's pressure on the Smithsonian are working to document exhibits, as they exist today, throughout the museum network. n.pr/3Kdrsdy

Wary of changes under Trump, 'citizen historians' are documenting the Smithsonian

Historians and citizens who say they are concerned about the Trump administration's pressure on the Smithsonian are working to document exhibits, as they exist today, throughout the museum network.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 23d

For the People Leftist Library project funds our work solely from Tshirt sales: www.librariesforthepeople.org/gear - So your purchase is what makes it possible for us to provide ASL at our virtual events, to make resources to share, etc...

Gear — For The People

Rep your support for public libraries with your whole chest. These awesome designs are by Noah Jodice, and are available in a variety of super-soft styles (tees, tanks, crewnecks, hoodies, etc) and in a range of gorgeous colors.

www.librariesforthepeople.org

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 24d

(The quote is generally attributed to Sinclair Lewis. The print was made as a guide for specific type lock-ups and pattern printing. Making paper out of flags and bibles is sorta my dad’s wheelhouse.)

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 24d

For years I’ve had this brilliant print by my dad (in 2007!) and every time I look at it I’m like, hoo boy yeah. And now I’m like fuckityfuckfuck.

A grey-ish paper with wavy borders with the phrase “Beware the fascists they will be wrapped in flags and carrying bibles” printed in light colors with wood and metal typefaces.

Colophon
This page was printed on the artist's shaped, variable, handmade paper which contains rag fibers including American flag pieces, Bible pages, and cotton half stuff and linter. Unnamed wood types and Alternate Gothic were printed on top of two low-relief gel medium Sandragraph textures. The map and the instructions on this side were printed from polymer relief plates. The image side has 9 colors and 8 runs, count 'em. Printed by John Risseeuw at his Cabbagehead Press May, 2007. Of an edition of 100, this is A/P

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 24d

Near headlock and she flashes the peace sign! And wearing a skirt which is awkward when getting thrown on the ground.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 25d

A woman protesting outside the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, was brutally assaulted by goons who used mace and sting balls on her.

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Katie Risseeuw @katierizz.bsky.social · 26d

Join the Print Club!

And also marvel at how hard it is to cut out a square in binder’s board.

Starshaped Press @starshapedpress.bsky.social · 26d

The Type High Prize mails out to all Print Club members that’ve been in the Club for a whole year (starting in September) to celebrate Type High Day (9/18). These ornaments were designed by me and cast by @bowerbox.com. Super grateful to all the PC members that keep the studio going!

Type High Prize package sitting on top of box of envelope metal type ornaments.

Type High Prize package sitting on top of box of envelope metal type ornaments. Explains type high day (9/18).

Inside of Type High Prize package showing matching set of envelope ornaments.

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