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Viktor Köves @viktorkoves.com · 2h

I am very VERY excited about the long version of this, and it's my most ambitious one to date. Divvy is a HUGE part of Chicago's biking landscape, and I don't think we talk enough about how it works, and what it takes to keep it running and growing.

And, it's some of my most beautiful footage 😎

Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 16h

If you live in Chicago, you've definitely seen people zipping around on blue Divvy bikes, and we've worked with Chicago SAFE to give you a look behind the scenes at Chicago's huge bike share system.

And we'll be working on a full-length video all about Divvy, coming out next month!

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Michelle @michelle345.bsky.social · 4h

Must-see loving tribute to Chicago in which everyday city boosters are called “nearly pathological” in our devotion by @nerd4cities.bsky.social and well yes what’s wrong with that 😊
youtu.be/QEIhHB-j_PU?...

Shockingly, They've Been Lying to Me About Chicago

YouTube video by Ray Delahanty | CityNerd

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Soren Spicknall @sorenspicknall.bsky.social · 5h

I have a one shot / one opportunity situation.

Some coworkers are visiting Chicago next week for meetings. I can get them out of downtown for a single dinner, and I need to pick a restaurant. An impossible decision.

I have some ideas, but would love to hear others. Some extra guidance below.

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Papa Rides A Bike @paparidesabike.bsky.social · 3h

Yeah, duck inn hits all the points imo. Loomis to Pilsen is not good on foot, though.

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Papa Rides A Bike @paparidesabike.bsky.social · 3h

I mean, walking to the duck inn from Halsted takes you through the oldest neighborhood in the city which is pretty cool. You can take the new Riverwalk (a little out of the way but nice). We like MCCB in Chinatown a lot. Toreado is also a fav. Antique Taco is great.

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Laura Rodríguez Presa @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social · 6h

DHS claims a “high-ranking Latin Kings member” from Chicago, solicited the murder of top Border Patrol chief.

But at his indictment, there was no mention of gang ties. His lawyers & family say DHS’s narrative of Juan Espinoza Martinez, is false.

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/15/c...

Chicago man indicted for allegedly soliciting killing of Gregory Bovino, but without contention of gang involvement

A Chicago man has been indicted on charges he solicited the murder of U.S. Border Patrol field boss Gregory Bovino, but the bare-bones document makes no mention of previous allegations that he is a…

www.chicagotribune.com

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 5h

Days since DHS last lied: 0

Laura Rodríguez Presa @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social · 6h

DHS claims a “high-ranking Latin Kings member” from Chicago, solicited the murder of top Border Patrol chief.

But at his indictment, there was no mention of gang ties. His lawyers & family say DHS’s narrative of Juan Espinoza Martinez, is false.

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/15/c...

Chicago man indicted for allegedly soliciting killing of Gregory Bovino, but without contention of gang involvement

A Chicago man has been indicted on charges he solicited the murder of U.S. Border Patrol field boss Gregory Bovino, but the bare-bones document makes no mention of previous allegations that he is a…

www.chicagotribune.com

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Papa Rides A Bike @paparidesabike.bsky.social · 3h

I still haven't had a chance to ride a Metra train with the Cafe car.

Might have to try and see it on the BNSF tomorrow.

Café Car | Metra share.google/BUhQAmpnOmMv...

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 1d

Starting October 15, six CTA buses will operate with Automated Bus Lane Enforcement systems as part of the City of Chicago’s Smart Streets pilot.

Automated bus lane, bus stop, and bike lane enforcement starts Wednesday, October 15th

Keeping bus stops clear is essential to ensuring that transit is accessible to everyone especially people with disabilities.

Bus lanes and bus stops are for buses. Bike lanes are for bikes.
Keeping them clear is essential to ensuring everyone in Chicago gets where they need to go, safely and on time.

That's why we're launching automated bus lane, bus stop, and bike lane enforcement to improve rider safety and transit efficiency.

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Anonymous ⩜ @youranona.bsky.social · 7h

ICE blithely swaddles deportees in "burrito" straitjackets for marathon flights, scoffing at DHS alarms over asphyxiation deaths and botched protocols. #ImmigrationAbuse

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 13h

Emerging from the darkness of this era will require us to acknowledge that the previous status quo, including many institutions that may have served us well in another era, have been failing for my entire lifetime.

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Steven @stevevance.net · 15h

Broadway upzoning had some quick results

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 13h

Dear media,
1/ ICE consistently lies about its violence toward people in Chicago, with its initial accounts later disproven.
2/ When protesters shout at ICE agents to get out of their neighborhood and ICE tear-gasses them and throws them to the ground, that's not a "clash" – that's ICE violence.

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Papa Rides A Bike @paparidesabike.bsky.social · 4h

The library is great for Cook books. Just don't get em messy! We're exploring this one right now from the Chicago public library.

A book titled: Chinese Enough, homestyle recipes for noodles, dumplings, stir-fries, and more. By, Kristina Cho

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 14h

1. This is a cool local business selling original designs.

2. Proceeds go to a good cause.

3. This makes me wonder if Abolish ICE will finally make a serious run in the city’s snowplow naming contest this year.

Harebrained @harebrained.bsky.social · 5d

Preorder now! $8 per screenprinted shirt is going to the ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights)

www.harebraineddesign.com

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 16h

"No amount of appeasement of Trump will work short of turning yourself into a lapdog. So news outlets have to choose. And if you go halfway, you’re basically going to lose everyone."

On the pod, @brianbeutler.bsky.social is great on the failure of Trump appeasement:
newrepublic.com/article/2017...

Trump Erupts at ABC over Vance On-Air Fiasco as Presser Goes Off Rails

As Trump’s exchanges with reporters appear more power-crazed than usual, a sharp observer of our slide into authoritarianism explains why the Resistance must find a new kind of response before it’s to...

newrepublic.com

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Papa Rides A Bike @paparidesabike.bsky.social · 15h

It doesn't happen often, but dammit if I didn't go to the wrong train station this morning.

Of course, I got a boiling coffee, then spilled it all over my stomach while fighting through the north platforms of USC to get to OTC.

I gave myself enough time, though, so here I am.

A small paper coffee cup with coffee stains all over it. The cup is in a Metra cup holder on the back of a train seat.

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 1d

If men with guns and masks tried to pull me out of my car, I'd fight back. Courts should reject any claims by the government that this is aggression by the person being detained, resisting arrest, or that they're a flight risk.

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Jonah Newman @jonahshai.bsky.social · 2d

Resisting arrest has long been used as a “cover charge” by police (in Chicago and elsewhere) after they use force against someone, as I reported back in 2018: www.chicagoreporter.com/chicago-poli...

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

The first story I ever wrote as a reporter was about a racial solidarity bike ride through this neighborhood after police killed George Floyd. We stopped along the way at sites of environmental pollution neighbors are still fighting to have decontaminated. There are no words for this evil.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

Based on the video shared by Univision (they've paired it with overhead from ABC), today's attack might be the most chemical gas we've seen feds launch into a neighborhood so far. The clouds are enormous/that's a lot of canisters. Completely engulfing cars and homes.

instagram.com/reel/DPzWnGCklvl

unichicago on Instagram: "Operativo federal termina con gases lacrimógenos en Chicago. Esto es parte de lo que se vivió en la escena. Tienes más información …"

Operativo federal termina con gases lacrimógenos en Chicago. Esto es parte de lo que se vivió en la escena. Tienes más información en nuestra biografía.

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 1d

the “unified command” in broadview sent out a press release announcing “new safety measures” for protests outside the ice detention center—namely that protest is now prohibited along 25th street.

police threaten to charge people who don’t comply with criminal trespass to property.

UNIFIED COMMAND IN BROADVIEW ISSUES ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES AS IT WORKS TO PROTECT FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

BROADVIEW - The Unified Command, consisting of the Broadview Police Department, the Cook County Sheriff's Office, the Illinois State Police, the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency is implementing additional measures to protect both public safety-including the safety of
Broadview residents and businesses—and the First Amendment rights of protesters around the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.

NEW SAFETY MEASURES IN BROADVIEW:
The Unified Command's mission is to ensure the safe expression of First Amendment rights and protect the safety, property, and access of everyone in the community. Over the past three weeks of protests, approximately 2,500 individuals have gathered outside the ICE facility. The vast majority of the activity during the protests has been peaceful, safe, and lawful. In order to continue to protect public safety and First Amendment rights, the Unified Command is implementing the following measures in the Broadview area:

• Sidewalk Closures on 25th Avenue: In response to public safety concerns, the Village of Broadview issued an Executive Order (Issued October 12, 2025) which will temporarily close the sidewalks along the east and west sides of 25th Avenue between Fillmore Street and Lexington Street. 25th Avenue is a four-lane road that flows directly off the interstate with heavy truck, car, and bus traffic. Some individuals attending the protests have congregated along the curtilage and attempted to cross 25th Avenue, resulting in numerous near-misses of both protestors, law enforcement, and other pedestrians. The flow of emergency medical and fire services has also been hampered. The sidewalk closures will address those issues in a safe manner for all. …

$… • Protection of Private Property: The Unified Command requests that protesters continue to respect the rights of those living and doing business in Broadview. Some protestors have congregated on public and private property outside of the designated protest areas, which disrupts access for local businesses, private residents, and emergency personnel. Individuals who refuse to leave posted, private property "No Trespassing" areas may be subject to the Illinois Criminal Code, specifically Criminal Trespass to Property. • Maintaining Designated Areas: The designated protest and media areas, which are within sight and sound of the ICE facility, will remain accessible (see map below). Approximately 500 protestors gathered peacefully and safely in these areas on Saturday October 11, 2025 without incident and without risk to the public or law enforcement. UNIFIED COMMAND AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS: Law enforcement officers on duty at Broadview will continue working to give clear and straightforward directions and commands to crowds, along with numerous opportunities for individuals to comply, in keeping with de-escalation best practices and state and federal law. Law enforcement has shown and will continue to show discipline, patience, and restraint despite instances of resistance to simple commands to stay out of the street to avoid traffic. To date, there have only been 35 arrests of individuals in connection with protests in Broadview around the facility being used by ICE. To prevent behavior that puts everyone at risk, such as refusing to get out of the street or inciting sorderly conduct, officers have and will make arrests should individuals break the law. For reference, most of the infractions fall under the following state statutes: Illinois Vehicle Code - 625 ILCS 5 Sec. 11-1416. Obstructing person in highways. Sec. 11-1007. Pedestrians walking on highways. Sec. 11-203. Obedience to police officers …$

… Illinois Criminal Code of 2012 - 720 ILCS 5
Sec. 25-1. Mob action.
Sec. 31-1. Resisting or obstructing a peace officer, firefighter, or correctional institution employee.

Law enforcement will transport arrested individuals to either the Broadview Police Department at 2350 S. 25th Avenue in Broadview or the Cook County Jail at 2700 S. California Avenue in Chicago.

INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY SUPPORT:
When individuals approach officers with the Unified Command seeking access to the ICE facility or to contact detainees, officers call the ICE communication center. Officers provide the information to ICE and relay the response from ICE directly to the individuals making the request. The officers are acting as intermediaries in an effort to avoid any misunderstandings that could lead the situation to devolve into escalating conflict. Unified Command officers do not make determinations on requests, but simply relay the information.

The Unified Command thanks community members and advocacy groups for their cooperation and communication as these temporary measures remain in place for public safety. Individuals who have questions or concerns can reach out to the Unified Command community liaison Jason Hernandez at Jason.hernandez@ccsheriff.org. Media inquiries should continue to be directed to press liaisons for the Unified Command.

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Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 1d

Incredible photo from @chicago.suntimes.com ‘s Anthony Vazquez. Pointing what looks to be a teargas launcher at someone’s head at nearly point blank range is incredibly dangerous. This is why I prefer a ballistic helmet in the field.

Feds ram SUV in chase down residential street in Chicago, then tear-gas crowd

The crash happened late Tuesday morning near 105th Street and Avenue N on Chicago's East Side, resulting in dozens of residents showing up to protest the federal immigration agents.

chicago.suntimes.com

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

So can we call it occupation yet

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

This is real. Chicago today.

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, that is a tear gas canister being fired toward the retreating couple holding the baby

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