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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 47m

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures that make our state stronger.

I’ll keep fighting to make sure everyone can make it and thrive in Illinois.

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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 16m

If Hegseth were confident in his ability to lead our troops—who literally swore an oath to defend the right to a free press—he wouldn't need to do it in secret.

He must undo these restrictions.

Americans deserve to know how DoD is spending its nearly $1 trillion budget.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 1d

Five major broadcast news networks announce they will not sign the Pentagon’s new press policy, joining several other media organizations that have objected to a set of rules that many journalists consider restrictive.

Five major broadcast networks say they will not sign new Pentagon press policy

The new policy says reporters could have their press passes revoked if they publish information that has not been authorized for release by the Pentagon.

nbcnews.to

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Congresswoman Sarah McBride @mcbride.house.gov · 1h

Today I led a bipartisan effort calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to pause cuts to Medicare’s home health payment—reductions that could limit patient access to essential in-home care across the country.

Delawareans deserve a health system that invests in care, not cuts it.

McBride, Van Drew Lead Bipartisan Push to Halt Harmful Cuts to Home Health Care

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Nick Ulivieri @nuphoto.com · 1h

Overcast, damp days like today have me craving big wave season on #LakeMichigan. Gusty winds coming out of the NNE along the full fetch of the lake are capable of producing some thunderous wave action along the lakefront.

Big waves crash against a jetty off Lake Michigan

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Kim C. Dickerson @kimcdickerson.bsky.social · 3h

The entire calendar was created from scratch + includes the @allthesecats.org rescue cats + ATC cat friends. I worked on it for hours bc I wanted the cats to shine! Each month is a new adventure. 🙌

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LynneMcCartney @lynnemccartney.bsky.social · 3h

OOHH!! Ordered! Thank you very much!! Love it!
#catsofbluesky #adoptdontshop #cats

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Kim C. Dickerson @kimcdickerson.bsky.social · 3h

Popping in + out (dealing with cats + chaos) to let you know the calendars are ready! I repeat…the @allthesecats.org 2026 fundraising calendars are ready. Order here >>> allthesecats.org/merch/p/all-... If you scroll to bottom of listing description, I added a link to preview/scroll through. #cats

All These Cats Feed + Rescue and Friends! Wall Calendar Featuring ATC Community + Rescue Cats and Cats From Our Friends — All These Cats Feed and Rescue

Elevate your space with our Wall Calendars, designed to celebrate cat rescue and cat love. I lovingly created this calendar to honor the rescue cats of ATC and the cats of our human friends. Each mo...

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: James Comey to file a motion to dismiss due to Felon Trump’s illegal appointment of Lindsay Halligan as US Attorney in the EDVA.

I’ve got the details on the latest, incl. the judge agreeing Comey should have access to certain info as he prepares his defense.

youtu.be/S3CppzjhE8w?...

OMG! Trump DOJ UNDER FIRE as Comey PREPARES Defense

YouTube video by Katie Phang

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Barry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 11h

Autumn Reflections. The South Branch of the Chicago River thirteen years ago this week for Wayback Wednesday.

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Indivisible Elk Grove Township ❌👑 @indivisibleegt.com · 8h

In just 3️⃣ days, the communities in the suburbs of #Chicago are gathering in Arlington Heights to exercise our 1st Amendment rights.
We will peacefully declare,
yet again, there are
#NOKINGS in America. 🙌🏻
Join us THIS Saturday, Oct 18 from 3-5pm.
Bring your friends.
⬇️
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

No Kings Arlington Heights is this Saturday, October 18th at 3pm.
RSVP on our website: Indivisibleegt.com

No Kings Arlington Heights is a mutual aid event. Please visit our website to see what items are needed by the charities we're collecting for.
indivisibleegt.com

Join the movement! Be at Recreation Park Soccer Field in Arlington Heights this Saturday, October 18th at 3pm.
RSVP on our website: Indivisibleegt.com

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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 1d

Due process. Academic freedom. An independent judiciary. A free press. A professional civil service. A protected environment. These aren't partisan talking points; they are the pillars of a healthy nation. And every single one of them is under direct assault by the Trump administration.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 19h

AZ AG Mayes: If I have to, I’ll take Speaker Johnson to court. There's no legitimate reason for him to refuse to swear her in right now. And it's not fair for Mike Johnson to be holding the state of Arizona hostage because he doesn't want to release the Epstein files.

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LynneMcCartney @lynnemccartney.bsky.social · 19h

I'll be in Arlington Heights, #Illinois.
How about you?
#NoKings
➡️ www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

October 18 is a day to stand tall against tyranny. No Crowns. No Thrones. #NoKings. Join the movement—find a No Kings Day protest near you and make your voice heard. nokings.org

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump-Vance Administration getting rid of biodefense personnel is, to state the blindingly obvious, a very bad choice.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Trump is stooping so low that he’s gutting the federal Office of Special Education.

Attacking students with disabilities is wrong. Every child in America deserves a fair shot at success.

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education

Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

www.npr.org

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 1d

It's been 5 months since my campaign for U.S. Senate launched, and we haven't wasted a single day! Folks are joining our team from every corner of Illinois because we all share the same mission: Make sure this country is there for the next families who need it.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

ICE is recklessly throwing tear gas into our neighborhoods and busy streets, including near children at school and CPD officers.

The Trump Administration must stop their deployment of dangerous chemical weapons into the air of peaceful American communities.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 1d

If Republicans allow the ACA subsidies to expire, premiums will nearly double for millions of Americans. For some families, they'll jump 250%. That's unacceptable.

Who will lose out when ACA health insurance subsidies expire?

Here’s a look at who could be affected by the end of the Affordable Care Act credits and how much prices could change.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 21h

Illinois is proving that when we partner with industry and invest in our people, we can lead the nation in innovation, economic growth, and high-quality manufacturing jobs.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 21h

Today’s announcement from Stellantis is a major win for Illinois workers, our economy, and the future of American manufacturing.

Bringing back the Belvidere plant and creating 3,300 good-paying jobs demonstrates the skill, dedication, and productivity of Illinois’ workforce.

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Indivisible Elk Grove Township ❌👑 @indivisibleegt.com · 20h

🌮 TACO. GRANDE. 🐔
Have you signed up for #NoKings in
Arlington Heights, #Illinois yet?
No time like the present.
Wear a costume, bring your friends and LET'S DO THIS!
Power To The People 💪🏼
@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com @ezralevin.bsky.social
RSVP ⬇️
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 22h

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 22h

Greg Bovino, Kristi Noem, and DHS need to answer for their unchecked attacks on Chicago residents.

ICE is an out-of-control danger to our peaceful communities.

The images from the Sun-Times today speak for themselves.

An ICE agent throws a tear gas canister at protesters at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

Federal immigration enforcement agents detain a protester during a skirmish at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent points a crowd control weapon at a protester Tuesday at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A Chicago Police Department officer washes his face after being exposed to tear gas during a protest at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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