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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 1d

The bill amendment did that too.

ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 1d

Newly proposed Chicagoland 7% amusement tax & $5 “large event” ticket tax is posted for hearing at the Illinois House.

If you are opposed to new taxes on live entertainment of all kinds across our region submit a witness slip opposing SB2111 HFA2 here: ilga.gov/House/hearin...

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 6d

In ongoing attempt to prove this OTHER dumb free app is actually useful a friend is selling their Uptown 2br condo. Open house Saturday 12-2pm.

You should go. If you do look at it and put offer in let me know and I'll buy you drinks and tell you many Uptown stories. www.compass.com/homedetails/...

4603 N Racine Ave, Unit 403, Chicago, IL 60640 | MLS #12501461 | Compass

4603 N Racine Ave, Unit 403, Chicago, IL 60640 is a condo listed for sale at $450,000. This is a 2-bed, 2-bath property.

www.compass.com

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 6d

Mall cops in tactical gear and masks arresting gardeners and dishwashers. What are the Feds doing wasting time on this?

Give me 50 FBI & ATF agents and a dozen extra US Attorneys to pursue gun crime and felon in possession of firearms cases in Chicago. THAT would actually make a difference.

The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 6d

NEW — Videos obtained by The TRiiBE show federal agents detaining a Laugh Factory worker on Chicago’s North Side this morning.

He and another person were detained around 9:20 a.m., according to rapid response teams.

Story TK shortly on thetriibe.com.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 7d

It is a pretty city.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 7d

Absolutely no offense intended but Chicago DOT testified yesterday that some of their projects take TWO TO FOUR YEARS of design work before construction begins.

Respectfully we have computers in 2025, bridges and roads are not new tech, how can design take more than two years? 🤷‍♂️ #ChiBudget2025

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 7d

Undisclosed location. Drinking a beer. Should probably start a Chicago aquarium bar list.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 10d

Chicago TARDIS.

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Crashbonasera @crashbonasera.bsky.social · 11d

Enjoying a Morbidly Obese Pug at an undisclosed location @chicagobars.bsky.social #BskyBeer

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 13d

FRIDAY NEWS DUMP! I finally get to do one!

Anyhoo...I figured out @ChicagosMayor 2026 @ChicagoBudget buried a 20-30% increase in all liquor license and probably all other business licenses in their 2026 revenue estimates.

Not a word in his budget press releases though. 🤔💸

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Oswego Willy @oswegowilly.bsky.social · 13d

This is called a perfect Friday News Dump

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Oswego Willy @oswegowilly.bsky.social · 13d

Trump does not want to give up the presidency

Now is it clear why they won’t swear-in “signature 218”?

You feel it? You feel how real this Epstein thing is to Trump?

“Andrew” does, *Former* Duke of York www.mediaite.com/media/news/p...

Prince Andrew Gives Up Royal Titles Over Fresh Jeffrey Epstein Scandal Development

England's Prince Andrew has given up his royal titles, including Duke of York, due to scrutiny over his relationship with accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

www.mediaite.com

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 15d

Undisclosed location (Top 3 on my all time “Why don’t I go here more?” list). Drinking not a martini but vodka up with a twist. Great place. Ask for Russ if you make a reservation. He was aces. ♣️🧧🍸

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 18d

2025 Chicago marathon sign of the route….so far.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 21d

Undisclosed location. Drinking a beer.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 28d

In niche Chicago things I find hilarious CPD has apparently contracted with a company called “Fast Eddie’s Towing” for special event tows.

Had no idea retired Alderman Vrdolyak had expanded into “fee based involuntary vehicle relocation” work.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · Sep 24

You know what they call eating that entire @Ricobenes breaded steak sandwich covered in cheese, sauce, and hot peppers without getting any of it on the white dress shirt you’re wearing?

PROFESSIONALISM!

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · Sep 24

In the most Chicago thing I will tweet today I just learned @AureliosPizza co-sponsored the Pope Leo XIV Mass at Sox Park.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · Sep 23

Chicago AlleyHenge.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · Sep 22

Undisclosed Loop location. Drank a @halfacrebeer.bsky.social beer. Researching emergency libation locations in advance of the 2026 City of Chicago budget hearings.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · Sep 22

Today in City Council BS. @chialderwoman.bsky.social
& Chair Rodriguez are holding hearing on a worker safety ordinance & debating a substitute (revised) draft THAT ISN'T PUBLICLY POSTED.

This is BS. City Council needs to stop voting on hidden drafts! chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matt...

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The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · Sep 21

Keep calm and karaoke on! 🎙️ BEARAOKE is back TONIGHT with @bearaokewrhettbutlah—a night full of ballads, bops and of course... bears! The singing starts at 9pm, so pick up your friends, pick a song and get ready to take the stage!

🍺 SUNDAY SPECIALS:
$5 Miller Lite Drafts
$6 New Amsterdam Cocktails

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · Sep 21

The motion to withdraw was granted, but I do not see any filing indicating that Vallas has found a new attorney, despite these timelines.

ORDER
This cause coming to be heard on status of Laduzinsky & Associates, P.C.'s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff's and for setting of briefing schedule on Defendants' Motions for Summary Judgment, counsel for Plaintiff, and Defendants appearing via Zoom Conference, the Court having jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter, and being advised in the premises:

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. Laduzinsky & Associates, P.C. Motion to Withdraw is granted and is allowed to withdraw as counsel of record for Plaintiff, Paul Vallas. Paul Vallas is granted 21 days until September 9, 2025 to retain counsel to file an appearance on his behalf or file an appearance on his own behalf;

2. Plaintiff shall file his Response to the Defendants' Motions for Summary Judgment on or before October 7, 2025;

3. Defendants shall file their Reply in Support of their Motions for Summary Judgment on or before November 4, 2025; and

4. This matter is set for a clerk status via email on November 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. on Defendants' Motions for Summary Judgment.

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · Sep 21

Random update amid everything else, but I need y'all to know that Paul Vallas' attorney quit on him last month, citing "Irreconcilable differences and disputes...between Vallas & Laduzinsky making Laduzinsky’s continued representation of Vallas impossible."

Screengrab of Vallas' attorney's motion to withdraw:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION
PAUL VALLAS d/b/a VALLAS FOR
MAYOR,
Plaintiff,
v.
CHIMAOBI ENYIA and NDI ARO
HOLDINGS, LLC f/k/a IKORO, LLC, an
Illinois limited liability company
Defendants.

Case No. 2023 CH 03943

MOTION TO WITHDRAW
Petitioner, Steven M. Laduzinsky and Laduzinsky & Associates, P.C., moves this Honorable Court pursuant to Rule 13 of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules and Rule 1.4(b) of the Rules of the Circuit Court of Cook County, to withdraw his Appearance on behalf of Plaintiff, Paul Vallas d/b/a Vallas for Mayor. In support of said motion, Petitioner, states as follows:
1. On April 20, 2023, Steven M. Laduzinsky (“Laduzinsky”) filed a Complaint for Accounting, Fraud, Unjust Enrichment and Breach of Contract on behalf of Plaintiff, Paul Vallas d/b/a Vallas for Mayor (“Vallas”).

2. Laduzinsky provided legal services and representation of Vallas from April 20, 2023 to May 8, 2025.

3. Irreconcilable differences and disputes have arisen between Vallas and Laduzinsky making Laduzinsky’s continued representation of Vallas impossible.

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · Sep 22

Looking forward to another $5 BIPA check someday.

Cassie Creswell @cassiecreswell.bsky.social · Sep 22

“the team and its security service have been allegedly collecting biometric information in the form of facial recognition data without giving proper notice.” www.si.com/mlb/cubs/new...

Chicago Cubs And Wrigley Field Security Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

The Chicago Cubs and the company which provides security at Wrigley Field have found themselves at the center of a major lawsuit this week which alleges violati

www.si.com

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · Sep 22

Chicago River at Wolf Point is all grown up.

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