Steven
@stevevance.net
Chicago, zoning, transportation, maps
my blog: http://stevencanplan.com
my business: http://chicagocityscape.com
cofounder of @chi.streetsblog.org
my blog: http://stevencanplan.com
my business: http://chicagocityscape.com
cofounder of @chi.streetsblog.org
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Investing in a seventh (or eighth, assuming DeKalb can be a thing) main line just to add maybe two or three round-trips a day is downright wasteful.
“Bus” is not a bad word. We need to maximize services on infrastructure we’ve already built rather than keep giving handouts to freight railroads.
“Bus” is not a bad word. We need to maximize services on infrastructure we’ve already built rather than keep giving handouts to freight railroads.
January 23, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Investing in a seventh (or eighth, assuming DeKalb can be a thing) main line just to add maybe two or three round-trips a day is downright wasteful.
“Bus” is not a bad word. We need to maximize services on infrastructure we’ve already built rather than keep giving handouts to freight railroads.
“Bus” is not a bad word. We need to maximize services on infrastructure we’ve already built rather than keep giving handouts to freight railroads.
@indivisiblechicago.bsky.social also check out this statement from a local candidate about abolishing ICE
@booker.senate.gov If a downballot candidate like me can say “Abolish ICE”, you should be able to as well.
#chicago #illinois #abolishice
#chicago #illinois #abolishice
January 23, 2026 at 6:19 AM
@indivisiblechicago.bsky.social also check out this statement from a local candidate about abolishing ICE
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We keep us safe. It’s time for leaders to stand up against the abuse we are suffering at the hands of ICE and federal overreach, and there are many steps I can and will take once elected as County Commissioner to protect Chicagoans.
Check out more of my priorities at drakefor10.com.
Check out more of my priorities at drakefor10.com.
January 21, 2026 at 6:20 PM
We keep us safe. It’s time for leaders to stand up against the abuse we are suffering at the hands of ICE and federal overreach, and there are many steps I can and will take once elected as County Commissioner to protect Chicagoans.
Check out more of my priorities at drakefor10.com.
Check out more of my priorities at drakefor10.com.
People boarding a commuter train in Lisbon
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January 22, 2026 at 10:01 PM
People boarding a commuter train in Lisbon
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Drake Warren is running to be a full-time Cook County commissioner – which this district doesn't have.
He wants to pass:
- ending the incentives for vacant land
- expanding CountyCare provider network
- a bigger reduced transit fare program
- accelerating exoneration of the wrongfully convicted
He wants to pass:
- ending the incentives for vacant land
- expanding CountyCare provider network
- a bigger reduced transit fare program
- accelerating exoneration of the wrongfully convicted
January 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Drake Warren is running to be a full-time Cook County commissioner – which this district doesn't have.
He wants to pass:
- ending the incentives for vacant land
- expanding CountyCare provider network
- a bigger reduced transit fare program
- accelerating exoneration of the wrongfully convicted
He wants to pass:
- ending the incentives for vacant land
- expanding CountyCare provider network
- a bigger reduced transit fare program
- accelerating exoneration of the wrongfully convicted
January 22, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Join other @abundanthousingil.bsky.social members this wknd and canvass w/ @drakefor10.bsky.social
What you’ll do: follow a map to knock on doors of engaged voters, remind them of the election on 3/17, and tell them why Drake is running for office. Check the link, babes www.mobilize.us/drakefor10/
What you’ll do: follow a map to knock on doors of engaged voters, remind them of the election on 3/17, and tell them why Drake is running for office. Check the link, babes www.mobilize.us/drakefor10/
January 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Join other @abundanthousingil.bsky.social members this wknd and canvass w/ @drakefor10.bsky.social
What you’ll do: follow a map to knock on doors of engaged voters, remind them of the election on 3/17, and tell them why Drake is running for office. Check the link, babes www.mobilize.us/drakefor10/
What you’ll do: follow a map to knock on doors of engaged voters, remind them of the election on 3/17, and tell them why Drake is running for office. Check the link, babes www.mobilize.us/drakefor10/
KM R2 train at Warsaw Powiśle station, headed west www.flickr.com/photos/james...
commuter train
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January 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM
KM R2 train at Warsaw Powiśle station, headed west www.flickr.com/photos/james...
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While Bridget Gainer caters to the ultra-wealthy at Davos, Drake's out talking with neighbors everyday about tangible solutions to transportation, housing – and yes, he supports abolishing ICE.
Help reach voters for him this Sunday! ⬇️
Help reach voters for him this Sunday! ⬇️
Join us and @48thneighbors.bsky.social this Sunday to share with votes about why @drakefor10.bsky.social is the right choice for the next Cook County Commissioner of the 10th District!
Jan 25th @ 11am in Edgewater – see you there!
RSVP and take action ➡️ act.bscactionfund.org/drake-bscaf-48wnfj
Jan 25th @ 11am in Edgewater – see you there!
RSVP and take action ➡️ act.bscactionfund.org/drake-bscaf-48wnfj
January 22, 2026 at 3:50 AM
While Bridget Gainer caters to the ultra-wealthy at Davos, Drake's out talking with neighbors everyday about tangible solutions to transportation, housing – and yes, he supports abolishing ICE.
Help reach voters for him this Sunday! ⬇️
Help reach voters for him this Sunday! ⬇️
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Hoping to see some Uptown folks at tomorrow's meeting (5:30pm, 4737 N. Sheridan) about the Sarah's Circle Permanent Supportive Housing development tomorrow!
January 22, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Hoping to see some Uptown folks at tomorrow's meeting (5:30pm, 4737 N. Sheridan) about the Sarah's Circle Permanent Supportive Housing development tomorrow!
January 22, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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Here’s what I’m running to do:
Abolish ICE.
End the Genocide in Gaza.
Tax the shit out of the rich.
Medicare for All.
Universal childcare.
Solve The Housing Crisis
Paid family leave
Raise the Minimum Wage to $20/hr
What’s my opponent doing? Running for mayor.
Abolish ICE.
End the Genocide in Gaza.
Tax the shit out of the rich.
Medicare for All.
Universal childcare.
Solve The Housing Crisis
Paid family leave
Raise the Minimum Wage to $20/hr
What’s my opponent doing? Running for mayor.
January 21, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Here’s what I’m running to do:
Abolish ICE.
End the Genocide in Gaza.
Tax the shit out of the rich.
Medicare for All.
Universal childcare.
Solve The Housing Crisis
Paid family leave
Raise the Minimum Wage to $20/hr
What’s my opponent doing? Running for mayor.
Abolish ICE.
End the Genocide in Gaza.
Tax the shit out of the rich.
Medicare for All.
Universal childcare.
Solve The Housing Crisis
Paid family leave
Raise the Minimum Wage to $20/hr
What’s my opponent doing? Running for mayor.
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@booker.senate.gov If a downballot candidate like me can say “Abolish ICE”, you should be able to as well.
#chicago #illinois #abolishice
#chicago #illinois #abolishice
January 21, 2026 at 11:02 PM
@booker.senate.gov If a downballot candidate like me can say “Abolish ICE”, you should be able to as well.
#chicago #illinois #abolishice
#chicago #illinois #abolishice
Santa’s office
www.flickr.com/photos/james... MTL
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January 21, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Santa’s office
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www.flickr.com/photos/james... MTL
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Our city has been over-run by Nazi ghouls kidnapping people to traffic them to concentration camps and other countries.
Did you ever think you'd see the day when masked gunmen jump out of moving vehicles and chase families down the street in your own neighborhood?
FUCK ICE forever and ever.
Did you ever think you'd see the day when masked gunmen jump out of moving vehicles and chase families down the street in your own neighborhood?
FUCK ICE forever and ever.
January 21, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Our city has been over-run by Nazi ghouls kidnapping people to traffic them to concentration camps and other countries.
Did you ever think you'd see the day when masked gunmen jump out of moving vehicles and chase families down the street in your own neighborhood?
FUCK ICE forever and ever.
Did you ever think you'd see the day when masked gunmen jump out of moving vehicles and chase families down the street in your own neighborhood?
FUCK ICE forever and ever.
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I really don't think people in the progressive/left organizing world of Chicago realize that it's quite possible Kat Abugazaleh wins out over Biss in spite of everything, and that this would be an existential crisis for Chicago progressives.
January 21, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I really don't think people in the progressive/left organizing world of Chicago realize that it's quite possible Kat Abugazaleh wins out over Biss in spite of everything, and that this would be an existential crisis for Chicago progressives.
Port of Edinburgh in the distance
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January 21, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Port of Edinburgh in the distance
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Billboard: REM has 14 new stations
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January 21, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Billboard: REM has 14 new stations
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The 1901 Project (United Center development) was approved when it had no plan to ask for city money but now the TIF district that surrounds it has a proposed amendment to include some of it
no word as to what the TIF would pay for
public meeting:
11 a.m.
January 29, 2026
City Hall Room 1003A
no word as to what the TIF would pay for
public meeting:
11 a.m.
January 29, 2026
City Hall Room 1003A
January 21, 2026 at 6:20 AM
The 1901 Project (United Center development) was approved when it had no plan to ask for city money but now the TIF district that surrounds it has a proposed amendment to include some of it
no word as to what the TIF would pay for
public meeting:
11 a.m.
January 29, 2026
City Hall Room 1003A
no word as to what the TIF would pay for
public meeting:
11 a.m.
January 29, 2026
City Hall Room 1003A
I want a Chicago flag double wall oven
January 21, 2026 at 6:17 AM
I want a Chicago flag double wall oven
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Join us for a Day of Action on Saturday the 24th as we team up with @bscactionfund.org to spread the word on our race! We’ll launch at 1 pm.
For more details and to RSVP visit bit.ly/CanvaswithJames
Looking forward to seeing you there!
#IllinoisPrimary #VoteJamesOBrien
For more details and to RSVP visit bit.ly/CanvaswithJames
Looking forward to seeing you there!
#IllinoisPrimary #VoteJamesOBrien
January 21, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Join us for a Day of Action on Saturday the 24th as we team up with @bscactionfund.org to spread the word on our race! We’ll launch at 1 pm.
For more details and to RSVP visit bit.ly/CanvaswithJames
Looking forward to seeing you there!
#IllinoisPrimary #VoteJamesOBrien
For more details and to RSVP visit bit.ly/CanvaswithJames
Looking forward to seeing you there!
#IllinoisPrimary #VoteJamesOBrien
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Had a blast this past Saturday attending The Real Fighters of American Politics event at the Riviera Theater along with fellow candidates Kat Abughazaleh, Dylan Blaha, Kevin Ryan, and Demi Palecek.
Uplifting to be in theater full of folks dedicated toward fighting for our future!
Uplifting to be in theater full of folks dedicated toward fighting for our future!
January 20, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Had a blast this past Saturday attending The Real Fighters of American Politics event at the Riviera Theater along with fellow candidates Kat Abughazaleh, Dylan Blaha, Kevin Ryan, and Demi Palecek.
Uplifting to be in theater full of folks dedicated toward fighting for our future!
Uplifting to be in theater full of folks dedicated toward fighting for our future!
want to talk clankers?
"The 1st Ward Office is hosting a virtual meeting on Monday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Serve and Coco food delivery robots as these companies seek to expand their operations in the ward."
email [email protected], "2/2 Coco and Serve Robotics Meeting"
"The 1st Ward Office is hosting a virtual meeting on Monday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Serve and Coco food delivery robots as these companies seek to expand their operations in the ward."
email [email protected], "2/2 Coco and Serve Robotics Meeting"
January 20, 2026 at 10:26 PM
want to talk clankers?
"The 1st Ward Office is hosting a virtual meeting on Monday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Serve and Coco food delivery robots as these companies seek to expand their operations in the ward."
email [email protected], "2/2 Coco and Serve Robotics Meeting"
"The 1st Ward Office is hosting a virtual meeting on Monday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Serve and Coco food delivery robots as these companies seek to expand their operations in the ward."
email [email protected], "2/2 Coco and Serve Robotics Meeting"
Le Festin des Lutins
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www.flickr.com/photos/james... (I didn’t fully understand why there were models of cakes and stuff)
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Le Festin des Lutins
www.flickr.com/photos/james... (I didn’t fully understand why there were models of cakes and stuff)
www.flickr.com/photos/james... (I didn’t fully understand why there were models of cakes and stuff)
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Just as climate deniers should pay attention to insurance companies when they pull out of risky markets, housing supply skeptics should pay attention to real estate investors when they intentionally enter into supply constrained markets. Money talks!
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...
January 19, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Just as climate deniers should pay attention to insurance companies when they pull out of risky markets, housing supply skeptics should pay attention to real estate investors when they intentionally enter into supply constrained markets. Money talks!
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...