Micheál Podgers
@michealpodgers.bsky.social
Yassssssifying infrastructure.
📍Chicago
👨🏻💻Urban Planner
🗣️ EN DE FR NL GA
Professional account. All opinions my own.
📍Chicago
👨🏻💻Urban Planner
🗣️ EN DE FR NL GA
Professional account. All opinions my own.
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This has long been my feeling.
you know when someone is speaking to a crowd and says “good morning!” then the crowd mumbles something back and he says “let’s try that again. GOOD MORNING!” fuck that guy
December 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This has long been my feeling.
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Thank you to Edgewater neighbors for testifying today. Chicago is and must always be a welcoming city www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/18/i...
December 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Thank you to Edgewater neighbors for testifying today. Chicago is and must always be a welcoming city www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/18/i...
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CBP is in Chicago taunting and intimidating organizers. Yesterday, Border Patrol Chief Bovino & other agents:
-Harassed striking Teamsters on the Mauser picket line, asking them their status.
-Went to front door of community group Enlace and waved, in what the org describes as creepy & intimidating
-Harassed striking Teamsters on the Mauser picket line, asking them their status.
-Went to front door of community group Enlace and waved, in what the org describes as creepy & intimidating
December 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
CBP is in Chicago taunting and intimidating organizers. Yesterday, Border Patrol Chief Bovino & other agents:
-Harassed striking Teamsters on the Mauser picket line, asking them their status.
-Went to front door of community group Enlace and waved, in what the org describes as creepy & intimidating
-Harassed striking Teamsters on the Mauser picket line, asking them their status.
-Went to front door of community group Enlace and waved, in what the org describes as creepy & intimidating
It’s worth adding that as more grocery stores opt for self-check out people just don’t tax themselves for the bags they take. Additionally bags are now accessible without making a purchase or going thru a cashier.
Guzman said the rival budget plan's estimates are wrong in a number of ways:
*Doubling the bag tax to 15 cents will bring in $5.2M, not $8.7M, because more people will bring their own bags
*Legalizing video poker and slots in bars & restaurants will bring in just $3 million, not $6.8M
*Doubling the bag tax to 15 cents will bring in $5.2M, not $8.7M, because more people will bring their own bags
*Legalizing video poker and slots in bars & restaurants will bring in just $3 million, not $6.8M
December 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It’s worth adding that as more grocery stores opt for self-check out people just don’t tax themselves for the bags they take. Additionally bags are now accessible without making a purchase or going thru a cashier.
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NEW: Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to limit lawmakers' access to immigration jails. Advance notice no longer required & detention facilities at field offices are open to Congress. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Judge lifts Trump administration limits on lawmaker visits to ICE jails
A federal judge ruled that ICE cannot enforce newly adopted policies that require lawmakers to provide seven days notice before visiting detention facilities.
www.politico.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
NEW: Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to limit lawmakers' access to immigration jails. Advance notice no longer required & detention facilities at field offices are open to Congress. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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Bovino's BS is distracting us from the Chicago budget turmoil, as a large group of alders are blocking Mayor Johnson's budget with a bad alternative
The mayor immediately slammed the plan to balance the budget by collecting an additional $89M from Chicagoans who owe to the city ambulance payments, utility bills, red-light camera tickets & other debt
"Not only is this proposal immoral, it is simply not feasible," Johnson said.
"Not only is this proposal immoral, it is simply not feasible," Johnson said.
The Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee voted 22-13 Tuesday to advance a plan to bridge Chicago’s $1.19 billion budget gap without hiking taxes on large firms, handing Mayor Brandon Johnson another stinging defeat. https://to.wttw.com/44yyFw5
December 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Bovino's BS is distracting us from the Chicago budget turmoil, as a large group of alders are blocking Mayor Johnson's budget with a bad alternative
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NEW: Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who is running for Congress, confronted Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino today:
December 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
NEW: Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who is running for Congress, confronted Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino today:
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I can't be sure how effective this was, but before anyone say it's just posturing, I'd like to point out that it deflates the narrative of "they want us here, they love us doing this". Especially, sadly, coming from a white elected, which prevents the racist chuds from making excuses racistly
NEW: Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who is running for Congress, confronted Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino today:
December 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I can't be sure how effective this was, but before anyone say it's just posturing, I'd like to point out that it deflates the narrative of "they want us here, they love us doing this". Especially, sadly, coming from a white elected, which prevents the racist chuds from making excuses racistly
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Currently watching CBP agents intimidate Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in a Home Depot parking lot.
December 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Currently watching CBP agents intimidate Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in a Home Depot parking lot.
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Chicago Police Chief Snelling needs to be grilled by all elected officials and journalists about why the *Hell* this is happening.
If he ordered it, if he allows it to go on, he must be replaced with someone who won't.
If he ordered it, if he allows it to go on, he must be replaced with someone who won't.
In Chicago, a man on Facebook Live was following the Border Patrol north on Lake Shore Drive. At the end of the drive, a bunch of city cop cars cut off the man who was following and live-streaming Border Patrol.
December 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Chicago Police Chief Snelling needs to be grilled by all elected officials and journalists about why the *Hell* this is happening.
If he ordered it, if he allows it to go on, he must be replaced with someone who won't.
If he ordered it, if he allows it to go on, he must be replaced with someone who won't.
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ICE just moved through Rogers Park, headed north into Evanston. The RP community response has not gotten slower in the winter. A lot of folks were out in the streets the moment they got off Lake Shore Drive. Everyone on the North Side is on high alert today. Stay ready.
December 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
ICE just moved through Rogers Park, headed north into Evanston. The RP community response has not gotten slower in the winter. A lot of folks were out in the streets the moment they got off Lake Shore Drive. Everyone on the North Side is on high alert today. Stay ready.
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In Chicago, a man on Facebook Live was following the Border Patrol north on Lake Shore Drive. At the end of the drive, a bunch of city cop cars cut off the man who was following and live-streaming Border Patrol.
December 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
In Chicago, a man on Facebook Live was following the Border Patrol north on Lake Shore Drive. At the end of the drive, a bunch of city cop cars cut off the man who was following and live-streaming Border Patrol.
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In case you still think that local police are going to stand up to federal immigration agents:
A few of minutes ago CPD swooped in on a community caravan that was tailing CBP agents to honk horns and warn neighbors, blocking the caravan from following and giving agents a clean break from scrutiny.
A few of minutes ago CPD swooped in on a community caravan that was tailing CBP agents to honk horns and warn neighbors, blocking the caravan from following and giving agents a clean break from scrutiny.
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In case you still think that local police are going to stand up to federal immigration agents:
A few of minutes ago CPD swooped in on a community caravan that was tailing CBP agents to honk horns and warn neighbors, blocking the caravan from following and giving agents a clean break from scrutiny.
A few of minutes ago CPD swooped in on a community caravan that was tailing CBP agents to honk horns and warn neighbors, blocking the caravan from following and giving agents a clean break from scrutiny.
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a cop is a cop is a cop
In case you still think that local police are going to stand up to federal immigration agents:
A few of minutes ago CPD swooped in on a community caravan that was tailing CBP agents to honk horns and warn neighbors, blocking the caravan from following and giving agents a clean break from scrutiny.
A few of minutes ago CPD swooped in on a community caravan that was tailing CBP agents to honk horns and warn neighbors, blocking the caravan from following and giving agents a clean break from scrutiny.
December 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
a cop is a cop is a cop
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#winning 🏆
Today, @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed into law the Northeastern Illinois Transit Authority Act. This establishes a new transit authority for the Chicago region (NITA), increases state funding for transit by $1.5 billion, and puts IL on the path for a zero carbon transportation system.
December 17, 2025 at 12:07 AM
#winning 🏆
We’re not doing enough to shift more trips through the city onto the 294 and 355. Everything inside 294/94 from the Indiana border and south of Dundee should be tolled. That’s the base congestion zone. Frankly the first layer of tolls should be 355.
December 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
We’re not doing enough to shift more trips through the city onto the 294 and 355. Everything inside 294/94 from the Indiana border and south of Dundee should be tolled. That’s the base congestion zone. Frankly the first layer of tolls should be 355.
Today, @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed into law the Northeastern Illinois Transit Authority Act. This establishes a new transit authority for the Chicago region (NITA), increases state funding for transit by $1.5 billion, and puts IL on the path for a zero carbon transportation system.
December 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Today, @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed into law the Northeastern Illinois Transit Authority Act. This establishes a new transit authority for the Chicago region (NITA), increases state funding for transit by $1.5 billion, and puts IL on the path for a zero carbon transportation system.
NITA is officially law!
🎉 It's official – @govpritzker.illinois.gov has signed the NITA Act into law!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
Thank your leaders for saving transit!
The NITA Act is now LAW! Send an email to your elected officials and thank them for taking action to fix AND fund transit in Illinois!
thanks.savetransit.org
December 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
NITA is officially law!
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🎉 It's official – @govpritzker.illinois.gov has signed the NITA Act into law!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
Thank your leaders for saving transit!
The NITA Act is now LAW! Send an email to your elected officials and thank them for taking action to fix AND fund transit in Illinois!
thanks.savetransit.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🎉 It's official – @govpritzker.illinois.gov has signed the NITA Act into law!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
This transformative legislation not only fully funds public transit, but delivers critical reforms to ensure our systems serve us better.
Take a moment and join us in thanking our leaders at thanks.savetransit.org!
Vegan leather remains one of the funniest branding gags ever. It’s oil.
December 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Vegan leather remains one of the funniest branding gags ever. It’s oil.
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The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is preparing it's next regional transportation plan. Complete this survey to share your thoughts on the future of transportation in the region. Make sure CMAP knows people want sidewalks, bike lanes and transit. engage.cmap.illinois.gov/2026-rtp/sur...
It's your turn! | Engage with CMAP
Whether you drive, roll, walk, or take public transit, we invite you to share your current experiences and future aspirations getting around northeastern Illinois. By answering the following 20+ quest...
engage.cmap.illinois.gov
December 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is preparing it's next regional transportation plan. Complete this survey to share your thoughts on the future of transportation in the region. Make sure CMAP knows people want sidewalks, bike lanes and transit. engage.cmap.illinois.gov/2026-rtp/sur...
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Please fill out the surveys. They really do work.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is preparing it's next regional transportation plan. Complete this survey to share your thoughts on the future of transportation in the region. Make sure CMAP knows people want sidewalks, bike lanes and transit. engage.cmap.illinois.gov/2026-rtp/sur...
It's your turn! | Engage with CMAP
Whether you drive, roll, walk, or take public transit, we invite you to share your current experiences and future aspirations getting around northeastern Illinois. By answering the following 20+ quest...
engage.cmap.illinois.gov
December 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Please fill out the surveys. They really do work.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is preparing it's next regional transportation plan. Complete this survey to share your thoughts on the future of transportation in the region. Make sure CMAP knows people want sidewalks, bike lanes and transit. engage.cmap.illinois.gov/2026-rtp/sur...
It's your turn! | Engage with CMAP
Whether you drive, roll, walk, or take public transit, we invite you to share your current experiences and future aspirations getting around northeastern Illinois. By answering the following 20+ quest...
engage.cmap.illinois.gov
December 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is preparing it's next regional transportation plan. Complete this survey to share your thoughts on the future of transportation in the region. Make sure CMAP knows people want sidewalks, bike lanes and transit. engage.cmap.illinois.gov/2026-rtp/sur...
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Right now, Chicago City Council is weighing drastic cuts to the very safety programs that have driven this unprecedented drop in severe injuries and fatalities on our streets — cuts that would mean more dangerous speeding, more violent crashes, and more families grieving loved ones taken too soon.
Tell Chicago lawmakers: Don't cut funding for safe streets | Active Transportation Alliance
According to the Chicago Department of Transportation, fatal crashes have fallen 30 percent since their peak in 2021 — more […]
activetrans.org
December 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Right now, Chicago City Council is weighing drastic cuts to the very safety programs that have driven this unprecedented drop in severe injuries and fatalities on our streets — cuts that would mean more dangerous speeding, more violent crashes, and more families grieving loved ones taken too soon.
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URGENT ACTION NEEDED:
Mayor Johnson's 2026 bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure by a whopping 70% – putting our communities in jeopardy by threatening the progress we've made in preventative infrastructure.
Email him and your alderperson today and tell them to reverse course!
Mayor Johnson's 2026 bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure by a whopping 70% – putting our communities in jeopardy by threatening the progress we've made in preventative infrastructure.
Email him and your alderperson today and tell them to reverse course!
Tell the city NO to 70% cuts to safe streets funding!
Mayor Johnson's bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure to the tune of 70% – directly putting our communities' safety in jeopardy. Take a moment to email him and your Alderperson to tell the...
betterstreetschicago.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
URGENT ACTION NEEDED:
Mayor Johnson's 2026 bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure by a whopping 70% – putting our communities in jeopardy by threatening the progress we've made in preventative infrastructure.
Email him and your alderperson today and tell them to reverse course!
Mayor Johnson's 2026 bond proposal defunds safe streets infrastructure by a whopping 70% – putting our communities in jeopardy by threatening the progress we've made in preventative infrastructure.
Email him and your alderperson today and tell them to reverse course!