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Micheál Podgers @michealpodgers.bsky.social · 1h

It’s such an empty promise that has grown so big nobody can abandon it. Notably, it would end up being a freight focused airport, which probably also wouldn’t pan out because the freight airlines have invested their resources into ORD.

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Better Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org · 1h

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The governor told press today they're working on it – we need to be ready!

Better Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org · 2d

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Micheál Podgers @michealpodgers.bsky.social · 14h

It’s been a long two days in Springfield. First, congrats on CRGA passing the House. Get it done tomorrow @harmonil.bsky.social! IL is a leader @govpritzker.illinois.gov Finish job! Do more than save transit tomorrow, make it thrive! IL is the alternative choice: show what’s possible.

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Micheál Podgers @michealpodgers.bsky.social · 18h

The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act just passed the Illinois House 70/37. It’s off to the Senate now. If it passes the Senate CRGA becomes law and Illinois will double down on the clean energy transition.

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Better Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org · 18h

🚨 New phone banking shift just added for tomorrow at noon!

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 1d

Two ICE vehicles were confirmed to have been at Leland and Damen about ten minutes ago, according to rapid responders.

White Jeep Wagoneer - MO Plate - WM8VG5
Red Jeep Wagoneer - IL FP Plate - 325975

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

ICE is hitting the west burbs again this morning, including Oak Park and Bensenville, also now active in far south/SE sides after getting started a little later than usual.

SERR reports one person was taken from a McDonald's: instagram.com/p/DQURyhTjnPc

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Micheál Podgers @michealpodgers.bsky.social · 3d

This has been increasingly common along the north lakefront the last few weeks.

Micheál Podgers @michealpodgers.bsky.social · 3d

Now heading south. Black helicopter with a yellow strip. No livery to mark a company or organization. Does not show on the plane finder app.

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Micheál Podgers @michealpodgers.bsky.social · 3d

Unmarked black helicopter flying very low over Edgewater at approximately 12:30pm on 10/27. Heading north parallel with the lakefront. Not showing on air traffic monitoring apps. @the48thward.bsky.social @leniann.bsky.social

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Mike Fragassi @refrag.bsky.social · 4d

Hot take: I can't much blame anyone for mistaking a Chicago neighborhood for a suburb, because of how Chicago gets portrayed in national media.

Also, we in Chicago have a bit too much attitude about the suburbs, and that's particularly unproductive now, as ICE is all over the suburbs.

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Stephanie Kollmann @slkollmann.bsky.social · 5d

I haven't seen people here mention this letter from the mayor of Illinois' 2nd-largest city (Aurora, 40+% Latino)

to the Aurora Police

following egregious attacks by immigration in Aurora and related protests

So here it is!

Hello Chief and APD Leadership,

I just wanted to jot a quick thank you note for those who participated in this meeting with the Latino community about ICE in our neighborhoods.

Sadly, this problem is not going away anytime soon. Historically, the police have been on the wrong side of history during the civil rights movement and the labor movement - defending capital. The pivotal points in American history are when police realized that their solidarity should be with labor; not capital.

Labor vs. police: Learning from working-class history Workers World

In this current struggle, I believe that we are 2-3 years away from a moment where we see the shift in solidarity.

I would like to see Aurora lead, and show something different. It will create discomfort during the transformation. I noticed during the march towards Blue Kangaroo, when the police escort disappeared, that activists I didn't know used their vehicles to block the intersections and protect the marchers.

All living things have the capacity to evolve and grow. Government is about to go through a huge evolutionary period and shed that which is not necessary, and re-focus on what is important.

As government continues to disintegrate from the top down, we have an opportunity to re-invent the ways we find food, water, shelter and protection.

We would like the Aurora Police Department to play a historic role in defending the United States of America, and our city against fascism. We have a unique opportunity to do something different, leave our mark in the history books, and make a difference. I'm excited about the opportunity and look forward to discussing it further.

Respectfully, John Laesch Mayor, City of Aurora laesch@aurora.il.us

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 6d

Call your reps right now, before you put the phone down. Savetransit.org makes it easy!

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Curb Your Malthusiasm 2.0 @manucleardevice.bsky.social · 6d

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r o n y @ronythebikeczar.bsky.social · 6d

ICE is using the empty streets around Lincoln Yards to stage their abductions. They're patrolling in individual and groups of SUVs and then moving people into passenger vans to transport to Broadview. Scream in their face and watch them scurry out of their holes like roaches.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 6d

They just gassed Wrigleyville. Yes, Wrigleyville

Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 6d

Ald. Timmy Knudsen reports immigration activity throughout his ward, which is a lot of Lincoln Park, one of wealthiest neighborhoods in city and home to DePaul University

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Jenn🌲 @juniperfolly.bsky.social · 6d

Spotted in Lakeview on Belmont x Broadway

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 6d

Federal immigration agents have been active on Chicago's northeast side today, according to rapid response teams. They report at least four detained so far, including two outside the Laugh Factory - a well-known stand up comedy venue - on Belmont and Broadway.

Image summary, per Instagram:

On 10/24 at 11:00 am, the Rapid Response Network verified the presence of 2 ICE Vehicles at Dickens and Mohawk. Turned north on Larabee and then east on Webster. Agents were driving a Black Jeep Wagoneer LP KRN 7667 and a white Foord Expedition LP 310634.

If you see ICE activity, please call the Family Support Network at 855-435-7693.

Image summary, per instagram:

On 10/24 at 9:45am, the Rapid Response Network verified the presence of 4-5 CPB agents at 1647 N La Salle Dr. They detained two people. Agents are driving a white Ford van IL 3841307, a gray Chevy Tahoe IN FL91SADY, and a gray Chrysler Pacifica NJ G43WAM.

If you see ICE activity, please call the Family Support Network at 855-435-7693.

Image summary, per instagram:

On 10/24 at 9:20am, the Rapid Response Network verified the presence of federal agents at Belmont and Broadway. They detained two people. Agents are driving a Black Ford Expedition, VFJ804, a White Chevy Tahoe, VBT5243, and a Grey VW Atlas, FP 315120.

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Better Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org · 6d

‼️ Don’t wait until it’s too late! Sign up now to phone bank and canvass to save transit at act.savetransit.org

We have 6 days for legislators to get the job done. And if they don’t, service cuts will start with a downward spiral and end with a crash💥

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Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth @leniann.bsky.social · 6d

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RAPID RESPONSE TEAM
COMMUNITY ALERT
ICE Detentions at Broadway & Belmont 10/24 at 9:20am
Agents driving Black Ford Expedition, VFJ804, White Chevy Tahoe, VBT5243, and Grey VW
Atlas, FP 315120.
If you see ICE activity, please contact the Family Support Network at 855-435-7693.

UPTOWN/ EDGEWATER
RAPID RESPONSE TEAM
COMMUNITY ALERT
ICE Detention at Broadway and Belmont on 10/24 at 9:20am
The Rapid Response Network verified the presence of federal agents at Broadway and Belmont. They detained two people. Agents were driving a Black Ford Expedition, VFJ804, White Chevy Tahoe, VBT5243, and Grey VW
Atlas, FP 315120.
If you see ICE activity, please contact the Family Support Network at 855-435-7693.

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Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth @leniann.bsky.social · 6d

TODAY: virtual 101 training
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Better Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org · 7d

Our challenges are greater than ever — making local advocacy more important than ever.

Help us power another year of our impactful advocacy at our 3rd annual fundraiser!

🗓️ November 5th @ 7pm
📍 Mrs Murphy & Sons (3905 N Lincoln Ave)
🎟️ Tickets available now!

2025 Annual Fundraiser — Better Streets Chicago

Get your tickets to Better Streets Chicago's 3rd Annual Fundraiser on November 5th and help power our work for another year!

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Better Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org · 7d

✂️ Metra service is under threat of 40% cuts — service we might never get back if Illinois lawmakers don’t act now!

📲 Call your reps TODAY at savetransit.org and urge them to get the job this month. We can’t keep kicking the can down the road!

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Jeff Tischauser @jtischauser.bsky.social · 7d

from a livestream taken in Little Village today

Still image from a video shared to Facebook that shows a grey SUV. A tire is flat. A picture of a penis was drawn on the rear door. ICE is written on the back of the car. there is a large dent.

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 7d

border patrol have returned to terrorize chicago's little village neighborhood again this morning.

from a video posted to facebook about 10 minutes ago near 26th and pulaski. at one point, the person recording says, "he's got his fucking rifle out!"

two border patrol agents wearing green uniforms stand on either side of a person wearing sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers. the agents are each holding one of the person's arms and walking toward a white suv that's parked on 26th street

the caption reads "little village 26 street"

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