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@oakparknerd.bsky.social
· Nov 23
Our political motto should be: “Oak Park: Where You Are Always Doing It Wrong.” Interesting clash of liberals, progressives, and ultra progressives. But, we try.
“There’s also the fact that the self-representing shaman claims he is the rightful president of a new nation. He calls it the ‘New Constitutional Republic of the United States,’ with Phoenix as its capital.” www.vice.com/en/article/q...
QAnon Shaman Says He’s the ‘True’ President, Sues Trump for $40 Trillion
Jacob Chansley, better known as the shirtless, bison-horned "QAnon Shaman," is, unfortunately, back in the news.
www.vice.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
“There’s also the fact that the self-representing shaman claims he is the rightful president of a new nation. He calls it the ‘New Constitutional Republic of the United States,’ with Phoenix as its capital.” www.vice.com/en/article/q...
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Snow or no, it's a go! I'll be at Dandelion Bookshop in Oak Park, IL, tomorrow (11/29) at 2:00 pm. I'll be sharing the picture book PICK A PINE TREE and leading crafts and other activities.
Support a wonderful indie bookstore on Small Business Saturday! @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social
Support a wonderful indie bookstore on Small Business Saturday! @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Snow or no, it's a go! I'll be at Dandelion Bookshop in Oak Park, IL, tomorrow (11/29) at 2:00 pm. I'll be sharing the picture book PICK A PINE TREE and leading crafts and other activities.
Support a wonderful indie bookstore on Small Business Saturday! @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social
Support a wonderful indie bookstore on Small Business Saturday! @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social
“Northwestern’s $75 million settlement, to be paid over three years, is the second-highest amount agreed to by a university. In August, Columbia University pledged to pay $200 million in a similar deal.” www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/28/n...
Northwestern agrees to $75 million fine to settle Trump dispute
Northwestern’s $75 million settlement, to be paid over three years, is the second-highest amount agreed to by a university.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
“Northwestern’s $75 million settlement, to be paid over three years, is the second-highest amount agreed to by a university. In August, Columbia University pledged to pay $200 million in a similar deal.” www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/28/n...
Free “Pick Oak Park”
shopping bags are available at Village Hall, the Economic Vitality Office at 1010 Lake St., the OP Public Library at 834 Lake St., and the OP Township office at 105 S. Oak Park Ave. Pick Oak Park shopping directory: www.pickoakpark.com/directory?ut...
shopping bags are available at Village Hall, the Economic Vitality Office at 1010 Lake St., the OP Public Library at 834 Lake St., and the OP Township office at 105 S. Oak Park Ave. Pick Oak Park shopping directory: www.pickoakpark.com/directory?ut...
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Free “Pick Oak Park”
shopping bags are available at Village Hall, the Economic Vitality Office at 1010 Lake St., the OP Public Library at 834 Lake St., and the OP Township office at 105 S. Oak Park Ave. Pick Oak Park shopping directory: www.pickoakpark.com/directory?ut...
shopping bags are available at Village Hall, the Economic Vitality Office at 1010 Lake St., the OP Public Library at 834 Lake St., and the OP Township office at 105 S. Oak Park Ave. Pick Oak Park shopping directory: www.pickoakpark.com/directory?ut...
One of many great ways to help locally over the holidays. Oak Park-based “New Moms” gathers toys, books, and holiday gifts that help young moms “create magical, joy-filled holidays for their children.” Donate gifts by 12/1 through their Amazon Wish List: www.amazon.com/baby-reg/new...
November 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
One of many great ways to help locally over the holidays. Oak Park-based “New Moms” gathers toys, books, and holiday gifts that help young moms “create magical, joy-filled holidays for their children.” Donate gifts by 12/1 through their Amazon Wish List: www.amazon.com/baby-reg/new...
Helpful column from Nicole Chavas of “Bike Walk Oak Park” about the new Illinois transportation bill. “It’s a national model for how to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders over cars.” www.oakpark.com/2025/11/25/c...
Celebrate the Transit Act - Wednesday Journal
Halloween was actually Christmas morning for us planning nerds, as we woke up to discover that in the wee hours of the morning, the Illinois legislature passed a transformative transportation bill. Yo...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Helpful column from Nicole Chavas of “Bike Walk Oak Park” about the new Illinois transportation bill. “It’s a national model for how to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders over cars.” www.oakpark.com/2025/11/25/c...
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Des Moines just put two Chicago suburbs together to name a neighborhood.
November 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Des Moines just put two Chicago suburbs together to name a neighborhood.
Candidate for the 7th! www.advocate.com/politics/ree...
Illinois Democratic candidate glitter bombs anti-LGBTQ+ Christian group
Reed Showalter, who is straight, had a hilarious response to an anti-trans candidate survey from the Illinois Family Institute.
www.advocate.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Candidate for the 7th! www.advocate.com/politics/ree...
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Oak Park apartment building sold for nearly $89 million
Oak Park apartment building sold for nearly $89 million
Draper & Kramer is wagering the soaring demand for Chicago-area apartments won't subside anytime soon.
www.chicagobusiness.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Oak Park apartment building sold for nearly $89 million
FitzGerald’s Silent Auction! Bidding opens 12/6. givebutter.com/c/nO4M51/auc...
Go FITZGERALDS Mural '26!
Live Music and PUBLIC ART in Berwyn!
givebutter.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
FitzGerald’s Silent Auction! Bidding opens 12/6. givebutter.com/c/nO4M51/auc...
The appellate court’s temporary stay of the order is still in effect, but Judge Ellis released her 233 page full opinion. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/25/f...
Feds Repeatedly Lied And Misled The Public During Chicago Immigration Crackdown, Federal Judge Rules
In a scathing opinion, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis highlighted lies and distortions by Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino and immigration agents in press releases, social media posts and their own inte...
blockclubchicago.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The appellate court’s temporary stay of the order is still in effect, but Judge Ellis released her 233 page full opinion. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/25/f...
DOJ attorney tried “to hijack the proceedings with his almost constant objections and accusations.” including calling Plaintiffs’ attorney a “petulant old man.” This behavior is a bad attorney’s last resort to prevent bad information from getting out. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/d...
Deposition of Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino went off the rails at hello, transcript shows
A full transcript of Cmdr. Gregory Bovino’s deposition has been made part of the court record as attorneys in an ongoing lawsuit accuse immigration agents with Border Patrol and U.S. Immigrat…
www.chicagotribune.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
DOJ attorney tried “to hijack the proceedings with his almost constant objections and accusations.” including calling Plaintiffs’ attorney a “petulant old man.” This behavior is a bad attorney’s last resort to prevent bad information from getting out. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/d...
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Rep. Lauren Underwood visits Broadview ICE facility: 'Unacceptable'
Rep. Lauren Underwood visits Broadview ICE facility: 'Unacceptable' | FOX 32 Chicago
After several months, ICE let a sitting member of Congress visit the inside of its processing facility in suburban Broadview.
www.fox32chicago.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Rep. Lauren Underwood visits Broadview ICE facility: 'Unacceptable'
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Comey opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
James opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Last week at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/11-reasons...
James opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Last week at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/11-reasons...
11 reasons why (the Jim Comey indictment could get tossed out)
A judge found that Lindsey Halligan appeared to make "fundamental" misstatements of law to the grand jury. DOJ faces skepticism on many fronts. Also: More on Charlotte.
www.lawdork.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Comey opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
James opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Last week at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/11-reasons...
James opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Last week at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/11-reasons...
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BREAKING: Judge rules Lindsey Halligan's appointment was not valid, thus, she had no authority to present the James Comey or Letitia James indictments and the indictments are dismissed without prejudice.
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
BREAKING: Judge rules Lindsey Halligan's appointment was not valid, thus, she had no authority to present the James Comey or Letitia James indictments and the indictments are dismissed without prejudice.
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Oak Park board supports ‘over hire’ of six new firefighters
Oak Park board supports ‘over hire’ of six new firefighters - Wednesday Journal
The Oak Park Village Board voiced support for an ordinance authorizing salaries and benefits for six new Oak Park firefighters
www.oakpark.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Oak Park board supports ‘over hire’ of six new firefighters
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Oak Park board reviews designs for new ‘municipal campus’ project
Oak Park board reviews designs for new ‘municipal campus’ project - Wednesday Journal
Oak Park will hold a special meeting updating the community on plans for the new police station and the renovations to village hall
www.oakpark.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Oak Park board reviews designs for new ‘municipal campus’ project
“Residents want police and politicians to get rid of the drugs and the guns. They want the basics they now must leave their neighborhood to find — fresh food, a safe place to exercise and play, a job.” www.wbez.org/health-medic...
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
“Residents want police and politicians to get rid of the drugs and the guns. They want the basics they now must leave their neighborhood to find — fresh food, a safe place to exercise and play, a job.” www.wbez.org/health-medic...
“Their crime? Recording a video that reminded members of the military that they are not supposed to obey illegal orders.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
Trump Accuses Democrats of Sedition, ‘Punishable by Death,’ Over Message to the Military
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“Their crime? Recording a video that reminded members of the military that they are not supposed to obey illegal orders.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
“Prosecutors in court Thursday confirmed the case would be dismissed with prejudice, meaning the criminal charges against Martinez and Ruiz cannot be refiled at a later date.
No additional explanation for the sudden dismissal was provided.” news.wttw.com/2025/11/20/f...
No additional explanation for the sudden dismissal was provided.” news.wttw.com/2025/11/20/f...
Feds Dismiss Charges Against Woman Shot by Border Patrol Agent in Brighton Park
Texts from the Border Patrol agent who fired at Martinez revealed he apparently bragged about the shooting to others, stating in one message that he’d “fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in ...
news.wttw.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
“Prosecutors in court Thursday confirmed the case would be dismissed with prejudice, meaning the criminal charges against Martinez and Ruiz cannot be refiled at a later date.
No additional explanation for the sudden dismissal was provided.” news.wttw.com/2025/11/20/f...
No additional explanation for the sudden dismissal was provided.” news.wttw.com/2025/11/20/f...
“[Judge] Fuentes concluded by noting that ‘doing the right thing has been a mantra of the Chicago U.S. Attorney’s Office for generations.’ ‘Let it remain so.’” chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
'Unusual and possibly unprecedented': Judge calls out Chicago feds as Midway Blitz cases fall apart
Prosecutors have dropped charges against all five people charged in connection with Sept. 27 protests at the immigration holding facility in west suburban Broadview.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
“[Judge] Fuentes concluded by noting that ‘doing the right thing has been a mantra of the Chicago U.S. Attorney’s Office for generations.’ ‘Let it remain so.’” chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...