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Marie Carnes 🐝🦋 @mariecarnes.bsky.social · 8h

Rooftop running man at sunset, downtown Springfield.

A figure made of pipes that looks like a man running across the rooftops of downtown Springfield at sunset.

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 11h

According the article, the Everett Police still have not told the parents why they arrested their 13-year-old child, nor why they handed him over to ICE while his parents waited in the station to pick him up.

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Lake Michigan! Live! @lake-michigan.live · 8h

Current* conditions near Winthrop Harbor, IL:

View looking south over Northpoint Marina as it meets Lake Michigan. // Image captured at: 2025-10-13 01:06:25 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Current Temp in Winthrop Harbor: 58.46 F | 14.70 C // Precip: clear sky // Wind: ESE at 8.053 mph | 12.9 kph // Humidity: 81%

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Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 8h

The most important news story in the country is happening in Chicago right now with the ongoing Trump deportation raids.

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Unabridged Bookstore @unabridgedbooks.bsky.social · 17h

"O hushed October morning mild,

Thy leaves have ripened to the fall;

Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild,

Should waste them all."

-Robert Frost, October

#unabooksboardthoughts
#robertfrost

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 1d

Wow. Cut off in the middle of the final sign off.

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 1d

“We can give $20 billion to Argentina but we can’t afford the CDC’s measles experts” is a hell of an argument

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 1d

MLB At Bat's appaling season of cutting into Pat Hughes call to play MLB At Bat ads is finally over.

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 1d

Could you tell us more about how the legal team was recruited?

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Jenni K @digitalgold.bsky.social · 2d

We've been dealing with it here for a few months and the only thing that's helped is having an emergency response legal team. Once they're in the system it's so hard to get them back

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 1d

= This would be the first fare increase since 2018, officials said. =

Marni Pyke for @dailyherald.com >>

IL Politihub @ilpolitihub.bsky.social · 1d

Metra fares to spike between 13% and 15%, if approved amid funding gap

Amid a looming shortfall and concerns about layoffs, Metra directors Friday approved the release of a tentative $1.1 billion operating budget for 2026 that includes fare hikes of up to 15%. Hearings o...

www.dailyherald.com

Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 1d

The Brewers have come in to attack our Cubs.

People being forced to eat hot dogs with ketchup.

Pizza has gone shallow.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in.

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 1d

The kids are alright.

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 2d

= It was unclear on Friday how many C.D.C. workers were affected. But it was the latest blow to an agency that has been wracked by mass resignations, a shooting at its Atlanta headquarters in August and the firing of its director under pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. =

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 2d

FULL STORY HERE: Emails began flooding CDC inboxes late Friday night announcing dozens of layoffs. HR people brought back from furlough to oversee the RIFs. Disease detectives, entire Washington office, global health, injury prevention, MMWR staff among those hit.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

www.nytimes.com

Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 2d

= GOMB’s projections are based on current law, meaning they reflect the reality if lawmakers make no spending cuts or raise no new revenue. =

@benszalinski.bsky.social @capitolnewsil.bsky.social >>

capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinoi...

Illinois’ budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges

Article Summary The governor’s office now projects a $267 million deficit for the current fiscal year 2026 budget. Corporate tax

capitolnewsillinois.com

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 2d

= You have to be 18 to vote, but you don't have to be that old to become involved in the electoral process. =

St. Clair County >> www.co.st-clair.il.us/departments/...

Madison County >> www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/...

St. Clair County Illinois > Departments > County Clerk > Elections > Judge Training

www.co.st-clair.il.us

Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 2d

= You have to be 18 to vote, but you don't have to be that old to become involved in the electoral process. =

Cook County >> www.cookcountyil.gov/service/elec...

DuPage County >> www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_offi...

Lake County >> www.lakecountyil.gov/326/Election...

Election Judges- Cook County

The County Clerk coordinates all poll workers who act as Election Judges and Equipment Managers for suburban Cook County polling locations.Election Judges have many responsibilities and perform severa...

www.cookcountyil.gov

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 2d

= You have to be 18 to vote, but you don't have to be that old to become involved in the electoral process. =

Sangamon County >> sangamonil.gov/departments/...

Christian County >> www.christiancountyil.gov/county-clerk...

Menard County >> menardcountyil.com/elected-offi...

Sangamon County > Departments > A-C > County Clerk > Elections > Election Judges

sangamonil.gov

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 2d

= You have to be 18 to vote, but you don't have to be that old to become involved in the electoral process. =

McLean County >> www.mcleancountyil.gov/797/Election...

Woodford County >> www.woodford-county.org/338/Election...

Livingston County >> www.livingstoncountyil.gov/department/e...

Election Workers Information | McLean County, IL - Official Website

www.mcleancountyil.gov

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 2d

= Speaking to the League of Women Voters Thursday night, John Bierbaum, Normal West teacher and social studies building chair, and a pair of his students recounted their experiences and with having high school students as election judges. =

Go Wildcats!

WGLT, @npr.org for Bloomington-Normal >>

IL Politihub @ilpolitihub.bsky.social · 2d

Normal West High school students 'feel part of the process' as election judges | WGLT

Normal West high school students 'feel part of the process' as election judges

A League of Women Voters program on voter engagement Thursday night at Bloomington Public Library included a college students, featuring speakers from Heartland Community College, Illinois State University...

www.wglt.org

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 2d

= ...funding for Central and Southern Illinois.

"There is no Sunday service in the capital city of Illinois," said Springfield resident Steven Simpson-Black. "This presents a challenge for many people, especially individuals with disabilities. Rideshare and taxis tend not to be ADA compliant." =

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 2d

= The fiscal cliff for CTA, Metra and Pace is much smaller than the expected $770 million shortfall, with experts saying the Regional Transportation Authority needs roughly $200 million. Still, downstate leaders argue any transit plan needs to include... =

@mikemiletichtv.bsky.social >>

WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 2d

Illinois lawmakers are set to return to Springfield Tuesday for a two-week veto session, with discussions on Chicago transit, energy and criminal justice reform.

Illinois lawmakers could vote on Chicago transit, energy, criminal justice bills during veto session

Illinois lawmakers are set to return to Springfield Tuesday for a two-week veto session, with discussions on Chicago transit, energy and criminal justice reform.

www.wandtv.com

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Lake Michigan! Live! @lake-michigan.live · 2d

Current* conditions near Chicago, IL:

View of Navy Pier in Chicago from William E. Dever Crib in Lake Michigan east of North Avenue. // Image captured at: 2025-10-11 04:00:01 UTC (about 8 min. prior to this post) // Current Temp in Chicago: 59.19 F | 15.11 C // Precip: overcast clouds // Wind: NNW at 1.006 mph | 1.62 kph // Humidity: 87%

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 2d

It boggles the mind how so much of "downstate," and especially the "New Illinoisans," bemoans their proximity to such a global city. The beauty of that being a short drive or train ride away is so lost that they can't fathom the discussions Bill is having in this photo with his constituents.

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Barton Lorimor @bartonlorimor.bsky.social · 2d

Important context: Springfield is not even a Chicago suburb, so I'm also "outside Chicago." However, (most of) the residents make visitors feel at home. I'm beyond lucky to get to visit this beautiful city and its neighborhoods throughout the year.

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