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Interests: #Chicago #Urbanism #Transit #History #BikeCHI #HouseMusic #Superman #Privacy
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Today we installed a ghost bike at Michigan Ave and Randolph for Yader “Yak” Castaneda alongside his loved ones.
This is the 3rd ghost bike we have installed near millennium park in less than 4 years.
All three bicyclists killed in this area were on their way to or from the lakefront.
This is the 3rd ghost bike we have installed near millennium park in less than 4 years.
All three bicyclists killed in this area were on their way to or from the lakefront.
August 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Today we installed a ghost bike at Michigan Ave and Randolph for Yader “Yak” Castaneda alongside his loved ones.
This is the 3rd ghost bike we have installed near millennium park in less than 4 years.
All three bicyclists killed in this area were on their way to or from the lakefront.
This is the 3rd ghost bike we have installed near millennium park in less than 4 years.
All three bicyclists killed in this area were on their way to or from the lakefront.
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At Wrightwood 659, an almost hidden gallery in residential Lincoln Park, art historian Jonathan Katz is attracting attention with a bold exhibition. It’s a first-of-its-kind art survey of same-sex attraction entitled, “The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869-1939.”
Chicago exhibit explores early LGBTQ+ identity
The exhibition “The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869-1939” at Wrightwood 659 in Chicago showcases a first-of-its-kind art survey of same-sex attraction, featuring ov…
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July 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
At Wrightwood 659, an almost hidden gallery in residential Lincoln Park, art historian Jonathan Katz is attracting attention with a bold exhibition. It’s a first-of-its-kind art survey of same-sex attraction entitled, “The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869-1939.”
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Content generated by Artificial Intelligence that cited books and experts who don’t exist made it into Sunday’s edition of the Chicago Sun-Times.
The organization apologizes and explains what happened:
The organization apologizes and explains what happened:
Chicago Sun-Times features non-existent books, people: How it happened
The AI hallucinations were included in a 60-page “Best of Summer” guide.
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May 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Content generated by Artificial Intelligence that cited books and experts who don’t exist made it into Sunday’s edition of the Chicago Sun-Times.
The organization apologizes and explains what happened:
The organization apologizes and explains what happened:
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In #CoverStory, WGN's #TomSkilling reports on the impact of cuts to the @nws.noaa.gov.
The agency is authorized by Congress to employ 4,800 but for the last few years has operated with a workforce of about 400 fewer.
And as the summer hurricane season looms, so too do cuts to the workforce.
The agency is authorized by Congress to employ 4,800 but for the last few years has operated with a workforce of about 400 fewer.
And as the summer hurricane season looms, so too do cuts to the workforce.
Scientists worry of impact of cuts to National Weather Service
As the summer hurricane season looms, so too do cuts to the federal workforce, including the National Weather Service.
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April 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Chicago area's #transit agencies face a $770 million fiscal cliff next year when federal COVID relief funds run out.
RTA warns of transit cuts of ‘unprecedented scale:’
RTA warns of transit cuts of ‘unprecedented scale:’
Chicagoland transit agencies detail ‘doomsday’ scenarios without state help
Chicago’s transit systems face a $770 million fiscal cliff next year when federal COVID relief funds run out.
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March 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The Chicago area's #transit agencies face a $770 million fiscal cliff next year when federal COVID relief funds run out.
RTA warns of transit cuts of ‘unprecedented scale:’
RTA warns of transit cuts of ‘unprecedented scale:’
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Artificial Intelligence cameras will be added to six CTA buses to enhance enforcement of parking and standing violations in bus and bike lanes.
Through the end of February, more than 11,000 warnings and nearly 1,400 violations were issued
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Through the end of February, more than 11,000 warnings and nearly 1,400 violations were issued
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March 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Artificial Intelligence cameras will be added to six CTA buses to enhance enforcement of parking and standing violations in bus and bike lanes.
Through the end of February, more than 11,000 warnings and nearly 1,400 violations were issued
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Through the end of February, more than 11,000 warnings and nearly 1,400 violations were issued
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For the fifth year in a row, the Arc Music Festival is returning to the birthplace of #HouseMusic right here in the Windy City.
ARC Music Festival returns, releases 2025 lineup
The Arc Music Festival is returning to Chicago’s Union Park for its fifth year, featuring a lineup of 93 house music performers and artists, including pioneers, next-generation tastemakers, a…
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March 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
For the fifth year in a row, the Arc Music Festival is returning to the birthplace of #HouseMusic right here in the Windy City.
The union representing Chicago Transit Authority workers is asking for a dedicated CTA police force to patrol buses and trains.
#Chicago #Transit
#Chicago #Transit
Union for CTA workers raises safety concerns after recent incidents
The union for CTA workers is raising concerns about safety and security on buses and trains in Chicago, with members expressing fear of being shot or attacked on the job.
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February 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Good morning, #Chicago.
Here to tell more of Chicago's Very Own stories...
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February 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Good morning, #Chicago.
Here to tell more of Chicago's Very Own stories...
Got a new tip?
signal.me#eu/5jQdXKTFx...
Here to tell more of Chicago's Very Own stories...
Got a new tip?
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January 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A $7B, multi-phase redevelopment plan around the #UnitedCenter advances.
More renderings inside article:
More renderings inside article:
Chicago Plan Commission OKs ‘1901 Project’ United Center development
If approved, the development called the “1901 Project” would add housing, retail, entertainment spaces and a public plaza around the United Center.
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January 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A $7B, multi-phase redevelopment plan around the #UnitedCenter advances.
More renderings inside article:
More renderings inside article:
Through January 21, #Chicago residents can vote for up to six of the finalists.
➡️ tinyurl.com/NameChiSnowP...
Photo is the winner of the first contest in 2023: "Mrs. O'Leary's Plow"
➡️ tinyurl.com/NameChiSnowP...
Photo is the winner of the first contest in 2023: "Mrs. O'Leary's Plow"
50 finalists revealed for Chicago’s third annual ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest
Through January 21, Chicago residents can vote for up to six of the finalists. Once the votes are tallied, the top six names will represent one snowplow in each of the City’s six snow districts.
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January 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Through January 21, #Chicago residents can vote for up to six of the finalists.
➡️ tinyurl.com/NameChiSnowP...
Photo is the winner of the first contest in 2023: "Mrs. O'Leary's Plow"
➡️ tinyurl.com/NameChiSnowP...
Photo is the winner of the first contest in 2023: "Mrs. O'Leary's Plow"
Twitter/X "no longer provides the value it once did for us to effectively reach and communicate with our riders,” said CTA spokesperson Maddie Kilgannon.
From @benbradleytv.bsky.social:
From @benbradleytv.bsky.social:
Chicago Transit Authority ditches X for alerts
The Chicago Transit Authority is a frequent target of rider ridicule on X – as passengers post in real-time about service delays, inconveniences and crime – but those looking to the soc…
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January 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Twitter/X "no longer provides the value it once did for us to effectively reach and communicate with our riders,” said CTA spokesperson Maddie Kilgannon.
From @benbradleytv.bsky.social:
From @benbradleytv.bsky.social:
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On July 11, It Begins. Superman - Only in Theaters 2025 #Superman #FilmedForIMAX youtu.be/uhUht6vAsMY
Superman | Official Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by DC
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December 19, 2024 at 1:57 PM
On July 11, It Begins. Superman - Only in Theaters 2025 #Superman #FilmedForIMAX youtu.be/uhUht6vAsMY
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December 15, 2024 at 6:18 PM
On Bluesky, you can set your web address as your username.
Dashboards on Squarespace and WordPress make it an easy process.
Dashboards on Squarespace and WordPress make it an easy process.