Sheila Q.
@sheilaq.bsky.social
Freelance writer. MSW. Mom. Wife. Grieving parent. Chicago enthusiast. Politics. CPS. Fancies myself an iPhone camera savant. Known as ‘Mary Tyler Mom’ at that other place.
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Sheila Q.
@sheilaq.bsky.social
· Sep 6
No more fitting metaphor for this moment in America than Gilles Barbier’s 2002 wax sculptures of aging superheroes, L’Hospice, at Miami’s WAREhouse. Took these in spring 2024 and have been thinking about them ever since. We have no superheroes, only ourselves.
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NEW: Chicago taxpayers should pay $15.4 million to a man who spent 33 years in prison after being convicted of a 1987 double murder he didn’t commit, city lawyers recommended. @wttw.bsky.social
Pay $15.4M to Man Who Spent 33 Years in Prison for Double Murder He Didn’t Commit: City Lawyers
If approved, it would bring the total amount spent by taxpayers in 2025 to compensate those wrongfully convicted based on evidence developed by Chicago police officers to $204.6 million, according to ...
news.wttw.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
NEW: Chicago taxpayers should pay $15.4 million to a man who spent 33 years in prison after being convicted of a 1987 double murder he didn’t commit, city lawyers recommended. @wttw.bsky.social
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This. MRIs are by no means standard as a routine test for older adults.
So, trust me bro, no imaging is going to be released. And as a healthcare provider, I can tell you categorically that a routine MRI does not happen unless they are looking for underlying issues.
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This. MRIs are by no means standard as a routine test for older adults.
Just wanted to recommend this film. See it in a theater, if you can, because the cinematography is outstanding. Same Director as Sing Sing and just as gorgeous a film.
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Just wanted to recommend this film. See it in a theater, if you can, because the cinematography is outstanding. Same Director as Sing Sing and just as gorgeous a film.
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Sen. Moreno tells me he renounced his Colombian citizenship at 18. And he says this bill prohibits dual citizenship w/ all countries, no exceptions (including Israel). “Yes, every country. You have to make a decision. Either you're an American citizen only, or you're a citizen of another country.”
Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, just introduced a bill to ban Americans from holding dual citizenship. The bill says that to “preserve the integrity of national citizenship, allegiance to the United States must be undivided.” It’s called the Exclusive Citizenship Act.
December 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Sen. Moreno tells me he renounced his Colombian citizenship at 18. And he says this bill prohibits dual citizenship w/ all countries, no exceptions (including Israel). “Yes, every country. You have to make a decision. Either you're an American citizen only, or you're a citizen of another country.”
UGH.
Appalling. Martin Kulldorff, who was a lead author of the Great Barrington declaration which promoted mass infection with COVID and spread disinformation about vaccines, has been appointed HHS Chief science officer.
Chairman of vaccine committee leaves for new HHS job
The head of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee is leaving to take a leadership role within the Department of Health and Human Services.
www.statnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
UGH.
Honestly triggered tonight, as we used Franklin books to help our daughter cope with a lot of her cancer treatments. Honest to god, this GOP ruins literally everything.
December 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Honestly triggered tonight, as we used Franklin books to help our daughter cope with a lot of her cancer treatments. Honest to god, this GOP ruins literally everything.
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Imagine being so far gone into Trumpism/Republicanism that you would say this to someone who was shot in the head in an act of political violence.
MAGA legal world, man…
Gorsuch and Grassley should be so proud.
Gorsuch and Grassley should be so proud.
November 30, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Imagine being so far gone into Trumpism/Republicanism that you would say this to someone who was shot in the head in an act of political violence.
Oh.
President Trump has set free a private equity executive who had served less than two weeks of a seven-year sentence for his role in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of victims.
Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence
David Gentile had been found guilty for his role in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.
nyti.ms
November 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Oh.
Whew.
Chicago airports must be a nightmare today. So far there have been over 1000 flights cancelled between ORD & MDW.
O’Hare cancellations: 877
Midway cancellations: 126
O’Hare cancellations: 877
Midway cancellations: 126
November 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Whew.
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Are you a woman between the ages of 40-60 with a story about paying off debt that you’d be willing to share ANONYMOUSLY?
It’s for a chapter about coping with debt in midlife We all have debt! Like, literally, all of us! Your story will help others ♥️
I’d love to hear from you. DM me!
It’s for a chapter about coping with debt in midlife We all have debt! Like, literally, all of us! Your story will help others ♥️
I’d love to hear from you. DM me!
November 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Are you a woman between the ages of 40-60 with a story about paying off debt that you’d be willing to share ANONYMOUSLY?
It’s for a chapter about coping with debt in midlife We all have debt! Like, literally, all of us! Your story will help others ♥️
I’d love to hear from you. DM me!
It’s for a chapter about coping with debt in midlife We all have debt! Like, literally, all of us! Your story will help others ♥️
I’d love to hear from you. DM me!
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The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
November 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
South Side.
Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
South Side.
The best.
They did it again! NYC subway Thanksgiving 2025, via @scootercaster.com!
November 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The best.
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Ukraine’s Cultural Forces have released a special Thanksgiving video message to Americans, thanking the United States and its people for their steadfast support throughout Russia’s full-scale war.
Ukraine’s Cultural Forces share Thanksgiving message for Americans
Ukraine’s Cultural Forces have released a special Thanksgiving video message to Americans, thanking the United States and its people for their steadfast support throughout Russia’s full-scale war.
english.nv.ua
November 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Ukraine’s Cultural Forces have released a special Thanksgiving video message to Americans, thanking the United States and its people for their steadfast support throughout Russia’s full-scale war.
A week before Christmas, maybe 10 days, if we’re feeling festive, but we never feel festive.
Do you wait until after Thanksgiving for your lights and tinsel? Or do you put them up as soon as you can? Block Club Chicago readers weigh in. blockclubchi.co/4o5l2vf
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A week before Christmas, maybe 10 days, if we’re feeling festive, but we never feel festive.
Listen up, Chicago.
Happy Thanksgiving! The #MWRD is grateful for the opportunity to serve over 5 million people today & everyday!
A friendly reminder to avoid pouring Fats, Oils, or Grease down the drain this #Thanksgiving. Instead, let FOG cool, then scrape or wipe them safely into the trash.
A friendly reminder to avoid pouring Fats, Oils, or Grease down the drain this #Thanksgiving. Instead, let FOG cool, then scrape or wipe them safely into the trash.
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Listen up, Chicago.
South Side.
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
South Side.
Whhhhyyyyyyy?
NEW: AI “recipe slop” is overrunning search and social. Food creators say Google’s AI Overviews and glossy fake food pics are drowning out real, tested recipes — collapsing traffic and setting home cooks up for disaster, especially this Thanksgiving.
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
AI Slop Recipes Are Taking Over the Internet -- And Thanksgiving Dinner
Food bloggers see traffic dip as home cooks turn to AI, inspired by impossible pictures
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Whhhhyyyyyyy?
O! The Thanksgiving baking has commenced. This chocolate/coffee bundt cake is described as “Betty Crocker’s seductive cousin,” which is not wrong.
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
O! The Thanksgiving baking has commenced. This chocolate/coffee bundt cake is described as “Betty Crocker’s seductive cousin,” which is not wrong.
I lost my daughter to cancer, something no doctor said we could have prevented. Knowing that there are kids dying today and that their deaths are entirely preventable is such a gut punch to me. Vaccinate your kids. End of story.
People love to minimize these;
"Just 3 pertussis deaths."
"Just 3 measles deaths."
"COVID deaths are rare in kids"
At some point it is ok (actually, required) to say: "we should prevent kids from dying if we have the tools to do so. And we do. Vaccines."
www.wlwt.com/article/kent...
"Just 3 pertussis deaths."
"Just 3 measles deaths."
"COVID deaths are rare in kids"
At some point it is ok (actually, required) to say: "we should prevent kids from dying if we have the tools to do so. And we do. Vaccines."
www.wlwt.com/article/kent...
Third Kentucky infant dies from whooping cough as statewide cases surge
A third Kentucky infant has died from whooping cough in the last 12 months, the Kentucky Department for Public Health said Monday.
www.wlwt.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I lost my daughter to cancer, something no doctor said we could have prevented. Knowing that there are kids dying today and that their deaths are entirely preventable is such a gut punch to me. Vaccinate your kids. End of story.
The Chicago Way.
As CBP agents menaced Chicago area residents, caravans of protesters followed, honking their horns and blowing whistles...Protesters decked their vehicles out in anti-ICE flags, or scrawled things like “Bovino, you a BITCH” on the back windows of their pickup trucks.
The Counteroffensive Against Operation Midway Blitz
How Chicago residents and protesters banded together against the Trump administration's immigration shock troops.
www.thenation.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Chicago Way.
Sadly, on brand.
- He stopped the policy of encouraging flu immunization in Louisiana
- Delayed reporting on a pertussis outbreak that killed two children in Louisiana.
-Promoted false information on covid vaccine harms.
He is now number 2 at CDC.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
- Delayed reporting on a pertussis outbreak that killed two children in Louisiana.
-Promoted false information on covid vaccine harms.
He is now number 2 at CDC.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Controversial Louisiana surgeon general tapped for CDC leadership role
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham has spoken against Covid shots and ended mass vaccination campaigns. Now he's in a position to make national health decisions.
www.nbcnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Sadly, on brand.
A very worthwhile read about Mavis Staples, Tom Waits, and our beautiful and sometimes heartbreaking Chicago.
By me:
A spirited Mavis Staples cover of Tom Waits‘s “Chicago” gives @robertloerzel.bsky.social reason to muse on music, migration, and our city.
November 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A very worthwhile read about Mavis Staples, Tom Waits, and our beautiful and sometimes heartbreaking Chicago.