Brenden Moore
@brendenmoore.bsky.social
Illinois government + politics reporter for @capitolnewsil.bsky.social. Corn dog connoisseur, White Sox fan. Always DePaul, UIS. Tips: [email protected]
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Sen. Dick Durbin said he couldn’t justify “playing with other people’s lives” as millions missed paychecks & benefits, and his vote to end the shutdown wasn’t coordinated or orchestrated by Chuck Schumer. @brendenmoore.bsky.social reports: https://loom.ly/uEFuVek
Durbin defends shutdown vote, says it wasn’t coordinated with Schumer
Article Summary Sen. Dick Durbin said he backed reopening the government to protect federal workers and to restore food assistance,
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November 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Sen. Dick Durbin said he couldn’t justify “playing with other people’s lives” as millions missed paychecks & benefits, and his vote to end the shutdown wasn’t coordinated or orchestrated by Chuck Schumer. @brendenmoore.bsky.social reports: https://loom.ly/uEFuVek
Golden hour glow up. ✨
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Golden hour glow up. ✨
Gov. Pritzker will be in Little Village tomorrow for a Veterans Day ceremony.
November 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Gov. Pritzker will be in Little Village tomorrow for a Veterans Day ceremony.
All it took was the first hint of a Chicago winter. Nice scoop from @jmetr22b.bsky.social and @ckubzansky.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/10/f...
Federal Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino and agents said to be leaving Chicago, sources say
Cmdr. Gregory Bovino was expected to depart Chicago within days, while most Border Patrol agents under this command would soon be redeployed elsewhere, three sources told the Tribune Monday.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
All it took was the first hint of a Chicago winter. Nice scoop from @jmetr22b.bsky.social and @ckubzansky.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/10/f...
Gov. Pritzker is taking a similar “Team Fight” stance here as he did with the GOP government funding deal that passed in March with the votes of a handful of Democratic senators.
This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Gov. Pritzker is taking a similar “Team Fight” stance here as he did with the GOP government funding deal that passed in March with the votes of a handful of Democratic senators.
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After @mandophotos.bsky.social photographed federal agents pointing rifles at 26th/Lawndale yesterday, I inquired with DHS about what threat had prompted them to pull weapons on a busy commercial strip (pictured). This is the response I got from a representative of the United States government.
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
After @mandophotos.bsky.social photographed federal agents pointing rifles at 26th/Lawndale yesterday, I inquired with DHS about what threat had prompted them to pull weapons on a busy commercial strip (pictured). This is the response I got from a representative of the United States government.
@govpritzker.illinois.gov sounds like a hard NO on the House-proposed transit reform bill: "There's got to be a lot of discussion between the House and the Senate in order to come up with a final bill — because it isn't going to look like what the House has put forward." #twill
October 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov sounds like a hard NO on the House-proposed transit reform bill: "There's got to be a lot of discussion between the House and the Senate in order to come up with a final bill — because it isn't going to look like what the House has put forward." #twill
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The war of words between President Donald Trump and Gov. JB Pritzker escalated dramatically this week as Texas National Guard troops arrived in Illinois. https://loom.ly/_J0xM9o
As Trump says Pritzker ‘should be in jail,’ Illinois’ governor taunts: ‘Come and get me’
Article Summary President Donald Trump posted to social media Wednesday that Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson “should
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October 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The war of words between President Donald Trump and Gov. JB Pritzker escalated dramatically this week as Texas National Guard troops arrived in Illinois. https://loom.ly/_J0xM9o
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Standing room only for the Broadview, IL village board meeting this evening. Like it’s 2022 again — follow along, yes?
October 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Standing room only for the Broadview, IL village board meeting this evening. Like it’s 2022 again — follow along, yes?
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A federal judge declined to issue a restraining order against sending troops to Illinois, but she gave the U.S.DOJ 2 days to respond to request. @hannahmeisel.bsky.social @brendenmoore.bsky.social report. https://loom.ly/9GnMeYA
Judge won’t block federal troop deployment to Chicago — for now
Article Summary Illinois and Chicago are suing the Trump administration to block the deployment of National Guard Troops to Chicago.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A federal judge declined to issue a restraining order against sending troops to Illinois, but she gave the U.S.DOJ 2 days to respond to request. @hannahmeisel.bsky.social @brendenmoore.bsky.social report. https://loom.ly/9GnMeYA
“Soon” is today! Thrilled to share that I’ve joined the @capitolnewsil.bsky.social team. Grateful to work alongside such a talented group of reporters and editors — all of whom I count as friends. Exciting things to come.
October 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
“Soon” is today! Thrilled to share that I’ve joined the @capitolnewsil.bsky.social team. Grateful to work alongside such a talented group of reporters and editors — all of whom I count as friends. Exciting things to come.
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Illinois and Chicago are suing the federal government for what JB Pritzker described as an “invasion” of the state and city. @benszalinski.bsky.social @brendenmoore.bsky.social, and Hannah Meisel report. https://loom.ly/MI6oEvM
Illinois sues to block Trump’s National Guard deployment to Chicago
Article Summary Illinois and Chicago are suing the Trump administration to block the deployment of National Guard Troops to Chicago.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Illinois and Chicago are suing the federal government for what JB Pritzker described as an “invasion” of the state and city. @benszalinski.bsky.social @brendenmoore.bsky.social, and Hannah Meisel report. https://loom.ly/MI6oEvM
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Chaos in Brighton Park. This is representative of the amount / direction of pepper and smoke sent into the neighborhood, in this case, for no reason I can discern other than because they were leaving. Feds had a clear path out in a different direction, and residents were vocal but not violent here.
October 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Chaos in Brighton Park. This is representative of the amount / direction of pepper and smoke sent into the neighborhood, in this case, for no reason I can discern other than because they were leaving. Feds had a clear path out in a different direction, and residents were vocal but not violent here.
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Kedzie and Pershing. 3 p.m. Feds v. Protesting civilians
October 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Kedzie and Pershing. 3 p.m. Feds v. Protesting civilians
Friday news dump: today was my last day at Lee Enterprises. More soon on what’s next for me, so stay tuned! For now, I’m just feeling incredibly grateful for the experiences I’ve had and the talented colleagues I’ve been lucky to work with over the past five years.
October 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Friday news dump: today was my last day at Lee Enterprises. More soon on what’s next for me, so stay tuned! For now, I’m just feeling incredibly grateful for the experiences I’ve had and the talented colleagues I’ve been lucky to work with over the past five years.
It's not clear whether the troops will be Illinois National Guard, another state's guard or regular army. But when President Trump invoked Title 10 in Los Angeles this summer and in Portland yesterday, California and Oregon National Guard troops, respectively, were federalized.
@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "Moments ago, the Illinois National Guard received word that the Department of Homeland Security has sent a memo to the Department of War seeking the deployment of 100 military troops to Illinois, claiming a need for the protection of ICE personnel and facilities."
September 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It's not clear whether the troops will be Illinois National Guard, another state's guard or regular army. But when President Trump invoked Title 10 in Los Angeles this summer and in Portland yesterday, California and Oregon National Guard troops, respectively, were federalized.
One observation on language: Gov. Pritzker has repeatedly used the term "Department of War" in this presser. President Trump signed an executive order earlier this month reviving use of the term in reference to the Department of Defense, which remains its official name.
September 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
One observation on language: Gov. Pritzker has repeatedly used the term "Department of War" in this presser. President Trump signed an executive order earlier this month reviving use of the term in reference to the Department of Defense, which remains its official name.
@ilattygeneral.bsky.social Kwame Raoul has this message to Illinoisans regarding the deployment of federal officers to the Loop: "Don't take the bait. There is no emergency in Chicago. Don't help him create one."
September 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
@ilattygeneral.bsky.social Kwame Raoul has this message to Illinoisans regarding the deployment of federal officers to the Loop: "Don't take the bait. There is no emergency in Chicago. Don't help him create one."
Gov. Pritzker said that ICE and Border Patrol activity in Chicago and Broadview was about "creating a pretext to send armed military troops into our communities" and "about consolidating power in Donald Trump's hands." More plainly, he labels it authoritarianism.
@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "Moments ago, the Illinois National Guard received word that the Department of Homeland Security has sent a memo to the Department of War seeking the deployment of 100 military troops to Illinois, claiming a need for the protection of ICE personnel and facilities."
September 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Gov. Pritzker said that ICE and Border Patrol activity in Chicago and Broadview was about "creating a pretext to send armed military troops into our communities" and "about consolidating power in Donald Trump's hands." More plainly, he labels it authoritarianism.
@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "Moments ago, the Illinois National Guard received word that the Department of Homeland Security has sent a memo to the Department of War seeking the deployment of 100 military troops to Illinois, claiming a need for the protection of ICE personnel and facilities."
September 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "Moments ago, the Illinois National Guard received word that the Department of Homeland Security has sent a memo to the Department of War seeking the deployment of 100 military troops to Illinois, claiming a need for the protection of ICE personnel and facilities."
Everyone needs a hype person like CK in their corner.
Always nice to see buddies like @brendenmoore.bsky.social talk shop
September 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Everyone needs a hype person like CK in their corner.
New: @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed an executive order this morning directing state agencies to identify up to 4% in FY26 appropriations to reserve, citing the impact of Trump Administration economic policies. Reports due to GOMB on 30 days. Doesn’t impact pension payments or K-12 funding.
September 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
New: @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed an executive order this morning directing state agencies to identify up to 4% in FY26 appropriations to reserve, citing the impact of Trump Administration economic policies. Reports due to GOMB on 30 days. Doesn’t impact pension payments or K-12 funding.
Gov. Pritzker put on his lawyer hat to answer this question from @tahmanbradley.bsky.social about why he won’t ask President Trump for civilian resources to address crime. “He’s going to end up in court. And that will be a fact that they will use in court— that the governor called to ask for help.”
September 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Gov. Pritzker put on his lawyer hat to answer this question from @tahmanbradley.bsky.social about why he won’t ask President Trump for civilian resources to address crime. “He’s going to end up in court. And that will be a fact that they will use in court— that the governor called to ask for help.”
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President Trump, speaking at a news conference, said he was planning to send the National Guard to Chicago. Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois said the state was ready to fight the Trump administration’s plan in court. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/u...
September 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
President Trump, speaking at a news conference, said he was planning to send the National Guard to Chicago. Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois said the state was ready to fight the Trump administration’s plan in court. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/u...
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As Trump repeats his idea that D.C. will be a "template" for federal takeovers of Chicago and other cities, it's worth looking at what life in D.C. has been like under that takeover. Check out my piece for the @chicagotribune.com on Sunday: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/31/t...
President Trump’s takeover of Washington, D.C., offers insights on what could be in store for Chicago
As the prospect of President Trump sending a surge of federal forces to Chicago rises daily, the Washington occupation provides insights into what a Chicago incursion could entail.
www.chicagotribune.com
September 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
As Trump repeats his idea that D.C. will be a "template" for federal takeovers of Chicago and other cities, it's worth looking at what life in D.C. has been like under that takeover. Check out my piece for the @chicagotribune.com on Sunday: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/31/t...