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· Dec 22
A plan for faster buses
We can speed up the bus at (almost) no cost
citythatworks.substack.com
New from me! Chicago has far too many bus stops to provide efficient service for its riders—nearly twice the national standard. I reimagined what Chicago's bus network could do to make it look like its peers.
citythatworks.substack.com/p/a-plan-for...
citythatworks.substack.com/p/a-plan-for...
I'm pretty good at investing money. Now if I only had more money to invest
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 PM
I'm pretty good at investing money. Now if I only had more money to invest
Sun after 5pm. The world is healing
January 27, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Sun after 5pm. The world is healing
The best way to restore/maintain trust in democracy is to participate in the process to let others voices their opinion. I've worked each election since I turned 18 and I meet the most interesting people.
Yet, there is always a shortage of poll workers. Sign up chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers...
Yet, there is always a shortage of poll workers. Sign up chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers...
January 27, 2026 at 8:25 PM
The best way to restore/maintain trust in democracy is to participate in the process to let others voices their opinion. I've worked each election since I turned 18 and I meet the most interesting people.
Yet, there is always a shortage of poll workers. Sign up chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers...
Yet, there is always a shortage of poll workers. Sign up chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers...
Took the 81 the other day. Picked it up at a hyperlocal stop. Looked to my left and just three lightposts down is another stop 375ft away That is not even a full block (660ft). You bet the bus stopped at it. Even if it was removed, the distance between my stop and two stops prior is under 1/4mi
January 27, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Took the 81 the other day. Picked it up at a hyperlocal stop. Looked to my left and just three lightposts down is another stop 375ft away That is not even a full block (660ft). You bet the bus stopped at it. Even if it was removed, the distance between my stop and two stops prior is under 1/4mi
Supervisor of controlled chaos
January 27, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Supervisor of controlled chaos
It wasn't even close. It's inevitable that Chicago will get two (of six) snowplows named Abolish ICE and one named ICEbreaker.
January 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM
It wasn't even close. It's inevitable that Chicago will get two (of six) snowplows named Abolish ICE and one named ICEbreaker.
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Really awesome paid internship opportunity available in the CTA archives! chicagotransit.taleo.net/careersectio...
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January 27, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Really awesome paid internship opportunity available in the CTA archives! chicagotransit.taleo.net/careersectio...
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The lake gives us warmth
Latest update on the dangerously cold temperatures impacting the eastern U.S. through this weekend.
January 27, 2026 at 2:23 AM
The lake gives us warmth
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If you missed it you can catch it here. Or maybe you didn't hear it but also didn't miss it?
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January 27, 2026 at 1:30 AM
If you missed it you can catch it here. Or maybe you didn't hear it but also didn't miss it?
🤷🏽♀️
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Just missing my brown line downtown but then using the red line to catch-up feels like a super power
January 27, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Just missing my brown line downtown but then using the red line to catch-up feels like a super power
Embarrassing
Abundant Housing Illinois is excited to endorse Daniel Biss for U.S. Congress in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District! 🏘️
January 26, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Embarrassing
Person on the train who won't move over is also using chatgpt and shipping for car tires so that tracks
January 26, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Person on the train who won't move over is also using chatgpt and shipping for car tires so that tracks
I think I fell for whatever fallacy it is when you assume trying to be a good public advocate will result in even a sliver of professional gain
January 25, 2026 at 10:19 PM
I think I fell for whatever fallacy it is when you assume trying to be a good public advocate will result in even a sliver of professional gain
The survey has remained open and the dataset nearly doubled in size so I've updated the Cook County rail infill study map nikhunder.github.io/Cook-County-...
January 25, 2026 at 2:23 PM
The survey has remained open and the dataset nearly doubled in size so I've updated the Cook County rail infill study map nikhunder.github.io/Cook-County-...
Spotted a UN Humanitarian Air Srevice plane taking off from Kabul, Afghanistan
January 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Spotted a UN Humanitarian Air Srevice plane taking off from Kabul, Afghanistan
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Saw nothing positive on the TL so here is this stunning church in Tuscon
January 14, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Saw nothing positive on the TL so here is this stunning church in Tuscon
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DHS continues murdering people and we can't find 26 city of Chicago City Council members to get better reporting and data on potential Welcoming City Ordinance violations bc "its too administratively burdensome" lmao govt is in fact a massive joke
January 24, 2026 at 5:31 PM
DHS continues murdering people and we can't find 26 city of Chicago City Council members to get better reporting and data on potential Welcoming City Ordinance violations bc "its too administratively burdensome" lmao govt is in fact a massive joke
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Sally Slips Bye-Bye, by Jim Nutt
American, born 1938
1972
More info: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/97401
American, born 1938
1972
More info: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/97401
January 24, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Sally Slips Bye-Bye, by Jim Nutt
American, born 1938
1972
More info: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/97401
American, born 1938
1972
More info: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/97401
Five concerts you've seen with women lead singers
Speedy Ortiz
Bratmobile
CHVCHES
Wet Leg
Ratboys
Speedy Ortiz
Bratmobile
CHVCHES
Wet Leg
Ratboys
Five concerts you've seen with women lead singers
The Distillers
P!nk
Blood People
Sincere Engineer
Shania Twain
The Distillers
P!nk
Blood People
Sincere Engineer
Shania Twain
Five concerts you've seen with women lead singers
Alabama Shakes
CSS
Sleigh Bells
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Straight Line Stitch
Alabama Shakes
CSS
Sleigh Bells
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Straight Line Stitch
January 24, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Five concerts you've seen with women lead singers
Speedy Ortiz
Bratmobile
CHVCHES
Wet Leg
Ratboys
Speedy Ortiz
Bratmobile
CHVCHES
Wet Leg
Ratboys
Another long day at the long day factory
January 23, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Another long day at the long day factory
Got the slides with notes incl. Some highlights, then the slides.
This pilot is over in August 2026. The expansion of the zone includes 550 bus stops, 32 miles of bike lanes, and 1.3 miles of directional bus lane. Commercial Loading Zones and unpaid parking meters will gain enforcement.
This pilot is over in August 2026. The expansion of the zone includes 550 bus stops, 32 miles of bike lanes, and 1.3 miles of directional bus lane. Commercial Loading Zones and unpaid parking meters will gain enforcement.
TIL CDOT/CTA got permission to expand the smart streets pilot area
January 23, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Got the slides with notes incl. Some highlights, then the slides.
This pilot is over in August 2026. The expansion of the zone includes 550 bus stops, 32 miles of bike lanes, and 1.3 miles of directional bus lane. Commercial Loading Zones and unpaid parking meters will gain enforcement.
This pilot is over in August 2026. The expansion of the zone includes 550 bus stops, 32 miles of bike lanes, and 1.3 miles of directional bus lane. Commercial Loading Zones and unpaid parking meters will gain enforcement.
Been a bit since the last update, huh.
January 23, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Been a bit since the last update, huh.
Excellent explanation.
In sum (please read the whole thing), it's been affirmed multiple times that the 4th Amendment guarentees a neutral arbitrator (judiciary). The Executive branch cannot be a check on itself (opinion differs if one believes in the unitary executive theory). 1/4
In sum (please read the whole thing), it's been affirmed multiple times that the 4th Amendment guarentees a neutral arbitrator (judiciary). The Executive branch cannot be a check on itself (opinion differs if one believes in the unitary executive theory). 1/4
An internal Department of Homeland Security memo raises a big question: Can ICE enter a home to make an arrest without a judicial warrant?
@orinkerr.bsky.social offers a tentative take, on both the rights and the remedies.
@orinkerr.bsky.social offers a tentative take, on both the rights and the remedies.
Can ICE Enter a Home to Make an Arrest With Only an Administrative Warrant?
A tentative take, on both the rights and the remedies.
lawfaremedia.org
January 22, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Excellent explanation.
In sum (please read the whole thing), it's been affirmed multiple times that the 4th Amendment guarentees a neutral arbitrator (judiciary). The Executive branch cannot be a check on itself (opinion differs if one believes in the unitary executive theory). 1/4
In sum (please read the whole thing), it's been affirmed multiple times that the 4th Amendment guarentees a neutral arbitrator (judiciary). The Executive branch cannot be a check on itself (opinion differs if one believes in the unitary executive theory). 1/4
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This is a photo of someone being tortured, not someone being restrained
An observer arrested in Suth Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
This is a photo of someone being tortured, not someone being restrained
Bonds for the Red Line Extensions (and other projects in the Capital Improvement Program although mostly for RLE) are going out. Maturity dates primarily for 2041-46 but an unknown quantity for 2040, 2050, and 2060.
January 21, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Bonds for the Red Line Extensions (and other projects in the Capital Improvement Program although mostly for RLE) are going out. Maturity dates primarily for 2041-46 but an unknown quantity for 2040, 2050, and 2060.