Robert Burke 🏳️🌈🚲🪴
@bobbyboy.bsky.social
Urban planner and geographer with GIS chops. Free time: biker, gardener, concert attender, local historian. Views mine! he/him
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I pulled out my cellphone to document how difficult these conditions can be and why efforts like #PlowTheSidewalks matter. Just as I was taking the photo, she slipped and fell. Everyone appeared okay, but the moment has stayed with me all day.
January 27, 2026 at 3:22 AM
I pulled out my cellphone to document how difficult these conditions can be and why efforts like #PlowTheSidewalks matter. Just as I was taking the photo, she slipped and fell. Everyone appeared okay, but the moment has stayed with me all day.
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Flu cases are increasing rapidly in Illinois as the state sees its worst flu season in more than 15 years.
https://to.wttw.com/4bRnwLa
https://to.wttw.com/4bRnwLa
Illinois Sees Its Worst Flu Season in Recent Years as Vaccine Skepticism Grows
At least 100 people have died from the flu this season in Illinois, with 77 of those deaths occurring this month alone, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
to.wttw.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Flu cases are increasing rapidly in Illinois as the state sees its worst flu season in more than 15 years.
https://to.wttw.com/4bRnwLa
https://to.wttw.com/4bRnwLa
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Illinois recorded its third consecutive year of population growth, according to the US Census Bureau.
We're strengthening what helps people choose to stay and build their lives so families can raise their kids, workers can build careers, and entrepreneurs can grow businesses.
We're strengthening what helps people choose to stay and build their lives so families can raise their kids, workers can build careers, and entrepreneurs can grow businesses.
January 28, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Illinois recorded its third consecutive year of population growth, according to the US Census Bureau.
We're strengthening what helps people choose to stay and build their lives so families can raise their kids, workers can build careers, and entrepreneurs can grow businesses.
We're strengthening what helps people choose to stay and build their lives so families can raise their kids, workers can build careers, and entrepreneurs can grow businesses.
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The officer who shot Alex worked for DHS for 8 years. The officer who shot Renee worked for DHS for over 10 years. Both are considered “highly trained.”
The problem isn’t "training." DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity. We must MELT ICE and dismantle DHS.
The problem isn’t "training." DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity. We must MELT ICE and dismantle DHS.
January 26, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The officer who shot Alex worked for DHS for 8 years. The officer who shot Renee worked for DHS for over 10 years. Both are considered “highly trained.”
The problem isn’t "training." DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity. We must MELT ICE and dismantle DHS.
The problem isn’t "training." DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity. We must MELT ICE and dismantle DHS.
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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.
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Certainly appears moms with whistles won the Battle of Minneapolis.
January 27, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Certainly appears moms with whistles won the Battle of Minneapolis.
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We are going to win
Who’s next?
One demotion cannot detract from accountability.
Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.
One demotion cannot detract from accountability.
Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.
Greg Bovino Loses His Job
The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:44 AM
We are going to win
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Sending Tom Homan to Minnesota is like pouring gasoline on a fire.
The chaos is the point — let’s stop sending Trump officials in and start sending Trump’s agents home.
The chaos is the point — let’s stop sending Trump officials in and start sending Trump’s agents home.
Live updates: Top Border Patrol official Bovino expected to leave Minneapolis as Trump sends Homan to the state | CNN
Tom Homan is headed to Minnesota after the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in an encounter Saturday with federal agents deepened outrage over the Trump administration’s surge, part of its nati...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Sending Tom Homan to Minnesota is like pouring gasoline on a fire.
The chaos is the point — let’s stop sending Trump officials in and start sending Trump’s agents home.
The chaos is the point — let’s stop sending Trump officials in and start sending Trump’s agents home.
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Abundant Housing Illinois is excited to endorse Daniel Biss for U.S. Congress in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District! 🏘️
January 26, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Abundant Housing Illinois is excited to endorse Daniel Biss for U.S. Congress in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District! 🏘️
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BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:40 PM
BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Toni Preckwinkle has called for the abolition of ICE.
January 25, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Toni Preckwinkle has called for the abolition of ICE.
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[P] Reuters is quoting two anonymous but verified sources that Air Force One was forced to turn around because President Trump somehow managed to eat a bunch of rope and clogged the airplane toilet with the rope and now he's tied to the toilet because a bunch of the rope is still inside his butt
January 21, 2026 at 5:17 AM
[P] Reuters is quoting two anonymous but verified sources that Air Force One was forced to turn around because President Trump somehow managed to eat a bunch of rope and clogged the airplane toilet with the rope and now he's tied to the toilet because a bunch of the rope is still inside his butt
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everybody calm down, air force one had to turn around because president trump accidentally flushed his tie down the toilet and his face is pinned to the seat. he's panicked and squealing. karoline leavitt tried to help but she transforms into a bat after 10pm and can't lift him with her tiny wings.
January 21, 2026 at 4:50 AM
everybody calm down, air force one had to turn around because president trump accidentally flushed his tie down the toilet and his face is pinned to the seat. he's panicked and squealing. karoline leavitt tried to help but she transforms into a bat after 10pm and can't lift him with her tiny wings.
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wikipedia turns 25 today! the last unenshittified major website! backbone of online info! triumph of humanity! powered by urge of unpaid randos to correct each other! somehow mostly reliable! "good thing wikipedia works in practice, because it sure doesn't work in theory" - old wiki adage
January 15, 2026 at 1:47 PM
wikipedia turns 25 today! the last unenshittified major website! backbone of online info! triumph of humanity! powered by urge of unpaid randos to correct each other! somehow mostly reliable! "good thing wikipedia works in practice, because it sure doesn't work in theory" - old wiki adage
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"YouGov has ICE at 39% favorable, 52% unfavorable...But this top line really understates the intensity of public backlash to ICE and its tactics. In February 2025, just 19% of Americans held a strongly unfavorable view of ICE. Today, 40% do."
open.substack.com/pub/gelliott...
open.substack.com/pub/gelliott...
Support for abolishing ICE hits a a new high
Americans have turned sharply against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and say it too often resorts to violence
open.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM
"YouGov has ICE at 39% favorable, 52% unfavorable...But this top line really understates the intensity of public backlash to ICE and its tactics. In February 2025, just 19% of Americans held a strongly unfavorable view of ICE. Today, 40% do."
open.substack.com/pub/gelliott...
open.substack.com/pub/gelliott...
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Tired: Paying $30 for an Uber with some rando who is getting underpaid and might be a terrible driver
Wired: Paying $2.50 for more space with a unionized professional driver
Wired: Paying $2.50 for more space with a unionized professional driver
December 30, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Tired: Paying $30 for an Uber with some rando who is getting underpaid and might be a terrible driver
Wired: Paying $2.50 for more space with a unionized professional driver
Wired: Paying $2.50 for more space with a unionized professional driver
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We are two days away from the true Metra happy hour: on New Year’s Eve, trains that arrive or depart downtown after 6pm are free but alcohol is prohibited after 7pm, so from 6-7pm you can drink a beer (BYOB) and ride Metra for free
December 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We are two days away from the true Metra happy hour: on New Year’s Eve, trains that arrive or depart downtown after 6pm are free but alcohol is prohibited after 7pm, so from 6-7pm you can drink a beer (BYOB) and ride Metra for free
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Limiting your applicant pool to whoever can drive out to the Chicago burbs is certainly a choice
December 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Limiting your applicant pool to whoever can drive out to the Chicago burbs is certainly a choice
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Have some extra time over the holidays? Definitely watch the new PBS Chicago Works special with Geoffrey Baer
In just fifteen minutes they've already hit the bridge houses, the Cubs scoreboard, and trimmed the Wrigley ivy!
In just fifteen minutes they've already hit the bridge houses, the Cubs scoreboard, and trimmed the Wrigley ivy!
December 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Have some extra time over the holidays? Definitely watch the new PBS Chicago Works special with Geoffrey Baer
In just fifteen minutes they've already hit the bridge houses, the Cubs scoreboard, and trimmed the Wrigley ivy!
In just fifteen minutes they've already hit the bridge houses, the Cubs scoreboard, and trimmed the Wrigley ivy!
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Protecting the prairie means a stop to sprawl, which also means sustainable growth needs to come from the areas we’ve already built out: infill and density.
And making the urban core *more* auto-dependent blows a hole in the simple geometry of making more space for more people.
And making the urban core *more* auto-dependent blows a hole in the simple geometry of making more space for more people.
December 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Protecting the prairie means a stop to sprawl, which also means sustainable growth needs to come from the areas we’ve already built out: infill and density.
And making the urban core *more* auto-dependent blows a hole in the simple geometry of making more space for more people.
And making the urban core *more* auto-dependent blows a hole in the simple geometry of making more space for more people.
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North Ave #72 bus will get more frequency, yay, now we need a bus-only lane from Clark to Milwaukee, the buses get caught up in massive clots of single-occupancy vehicles
chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...
chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...
CTA adds more bus routes to its 'Frequent Network' guaranteeing arrivals every 10 minutes
The Frequent Network provides service every 10 minutes or less between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. With the update, an estimated 70% of the CTA service area is now ...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
North Ave #72 bus will get more frequency, yay, now we need a bus-only lane from Clark to Milwaukee, the buses get caught up in massive clots of single-occupancy vehicles
chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...
chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...
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If you walked into the voting booth and put a fucking check mark next to "Donald J. Trump" for President, you cannot fucking say "I didn't vote for this". YES YOU DID. You checked the box, you posted the memes, you owned the libs, and now we are all being rewarded for your hatred and racism. Thanks.
December 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
If you walked into the voting booth and put a fucking check mark next to "Donald J. Trump" for President, you cannot fucking say "I didn't vote for this". YES YOU DID. You checked the box, you posted the memes, you owned the libs, and now we are all being rewarded for your hatred and racism. Thanks.
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2111, which raises $1.5 billion to plug a fiscal cliff for the Chicago area’s transit agencies that was set to hit next year.
https://to.wttw.com/4qxt95x
https://to.wttw.com/4qxt95x
Pritzker Signs $1.5B Plan to Overhaul Public Transportation, Avoid Service Cuts
Advocates said the measure and a new Chicago-area leadership board created by it will reimagine the role public transportation plays in the state’s economy and people’s lives.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2111, which raises $1.5 billion to plug a fiscal cliff for the Chicago area’s transit agencies that was set to hit next year.
https://to.wttw.com/4qxt95x
https://to.wttw.com/4qxt95x
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I took a picture earlier this week that I think encapsulates the isolation and danger of living in a city that doesn’t #plowthesidewalks and a neighborhood where reactionaries want to tear out an under-construction safety project on Archer Avenue.
It’s a message about priorities.
It’s a message about priorities.
December 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I took a picture earlier this week that I think encapsulates the isolation and danger of living in a city that doesn’t #plowthesidewalks and a neighborhood where reactionaries want to tear out an under-construction safety project on Archer Avenue.
It’s a message about priorities.
It’s a message about priorities.