Ray Heitner
@rayh3.bsky.social
Urban Planner living and working in Joliet, IL.
Listening to more Bruce Hornsby & The Range as I middle age through life.
My favorite sports teams never win.
Listening to more Bruce Hornsby & The Range as I middle age through life.
My favorite sports teams never win.
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For 50 years, the median wage of hourly workers stagnated or declined while the stock market and CEO pay skyrocketed.
Is it any wonder why so many feel abandoned by the system? People lose faith, and a demagogue fills the void.
This is why we must fix the system.
Is it any wonder why so many feel abandoned by the system? People lose faith, and a demagogue fills the void.
This is why we must fix the system.
January 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
For 50 years, the median wage of hourly workers stagnated or declined while the stock market and CEO pay skyrocketed.
Is it any wonder why so many feel abandoned by the system? People lose faith, and a demagogue fills the void.
This is why we must fix the system.
Is it any wonder why so many feel abandoned by the system? People lose faith, and a demagogue fills the void.
This is why we must fix the system.
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Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
December 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
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Per Bears PR: Caleb Williams is the first Bears QB since at least 1991 to have multiple games with 2+ passing touchdowns of 35+ yards in a single half.
The last NFL QB to do it was Lamar Jackson in 2023.
The last NFL QB to do it was Lamar Jackson in 2023.
December 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Per Bears PR: Caleb Williams is the first Bears QB since at least 1991 to have multiple games with 2+ passing touchdowns of 35+ yards in a single half.
The last NFL QB to do it was Lamar Jackson in 2023.
The last NFL QB to do it was Lamar Jackson in 2023.
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Who else gets sensory overload? When I’m in a noisy environment too long it’s like every noise becomes amplified and drives me crazy
December 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Who else gets sensory overload? When I’m in a noisy environment too long it’s like every noise becomes amplified and drives me crazy
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I don’t like agreeing to plans too far ahead because I can’t predict how I’ll feel on that day. At the same time, I don’t like last-minute plans either, as it’s too short notice. Anyone relate?
November 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I don’t like agreeing to plans too far ahead because I can’t predict how I’ll feel on that day. At the same time, I don’t like last-minute plans either, as it’s too short notice. Anyone relate?
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NEW EXTRA POINTS:
I went to the Rio Grande Valley to go to the very first UTRGV football game.
Here's what I learned about football in Texas, what makes the RGV a unique place, and building something for the community on their terms....not a school's.
www.extrapointsmb.com/p/boots-on-t...
I went to the Rio Grande Valley to go to the very first UTRGV football game.
Here's what I learned about football in Texas, what makes the RGV a unique place, and building something for the community on their terms....not a school's.
www.extrapointsmb.com/p/boots-on-t...
Boots on the ground for the first UTRGV football game ... ever
What I learned from a 66-0 beatdown was about more than just football
www.extrapointsmb.com
September 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
NEW EXTRA POINTS:
I went to the Rio Grande Valley to go to the very first UTRGV football game.
Here's what I learned about football in Texas, what makes the RGV a unique place, and building something for the community on their terms....not a school's.
www.extrapointsmb.com/p/boots-on-t...
I went to the Rio Grande Valley to go to the very first UTRGV football game.
Here's what I learned about football in Texas, what makes the RGV a unique place, and building something for the community on their terms....not a school's.
www.extrapointsmb.com/p/boots-on-t...
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Also, it’s 7/3. A fitting day for this graphic.
July 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Also, it’s 7/3. A fitting day for this graphic.
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This is Jumbo. She just got her very first bath. Doggy paddle officially activated. 12/10
May 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This is Jumbo. She just got her very first bath. Doggy paddle officially activated. 12/10
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I get "freedom = cars" in so many places but to me, a New Yorker, having a car seems so stifling. You have to figure out where to park, how to get gas, how to get home if you have 3 beers. What's actually freeing is being able to walk places and having trains that run wherever I want to go
Duffy: "She wants to take people off the road and she's taxing people to do it, raising money for the subway system in New York. But then, to put people in the subway -- the subway is dirty! There's violence. There's criminals. It's not safe ... By the way, I like freedom. Let me drive my car."
April 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I get "freedom = cars" in so many places but to me, a New Yorker, having a car seems so stifling. You have to figure out where to park, how to get gas, how to get home if you have 3 beers. What's actually freeing is being able to walk places and having trains that run wherever I want to go
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This is Mazi. She brought one toy to bed for herself and one for each of her parents. This way, they all have a buddy to help them sleep safe and sound. 13/10
April 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
This is Mazi. She brought one toy to bed for herself and one for each of her parents. This way, they all have a buddy to help them sleep safe and sound. 13/10
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SOMEBODY HUG THIS GOOD BOY NOW
April 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
SOMEBODY HUG THIS GOOD BOY NOW
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This dog got a little impatient waiting for his pup cup. Decided to make sure everything was going alright in there. 14/10
April 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This dog got a little impatient waiting for his pup cup. Decided to make sure everything was going alright in there. 14/10
I am a 41 year old man who cannot stop singing Gracie Abrams songs at work today.
April 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I am a 41 year old man who cannot stop singing Gracie Abrams songs at work today.
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And now for something completely different..
Elsa Backlund Celsing
(Sweden, 1880-1974)
"Fishermen"
Oil on canvas, 75х105 cm
Elsa Backlund Celsing
(Sweden, 1880-1974)
"Fishermen"
Oil on canvas, 75х105 cm
April 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
And now for something completely different..
Elsa Backlund Celsing
(Sweden, 1880-1974)
"Fishermen"
Oil on canvas, 75х105 cm
Elsa Backlund Celsing
(Sweden, 1880-1974)
"Fishermen"
Oil on canvas, 75х105 cm
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This is Tenney. She has a case of the zoomies. And also the agility of a running back. 13/10
April 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This is Tenney. She has a case of the zoomies. And also the agility of a running back. 13/10
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#Iceberg #Alley! The icebergs are on their yearly move, this time of year. #Ray #Mackey is a #photographer from #Newfoundland and #Labrador who takes fantastic #pictures of this #Eastern location in #Atlantic #Canada. We hope to travel that way this summer and will compliment him on his 🤩 #photos.
April 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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The Giant therapy rabbit is back at Oracle Park.
"Whoever discovered the beauty of the therapy animal is -- a special place in Heaven for. It is remarkable what animals can do to relieve anxiety and depression."
- Mike Krukow.
"Whoever discovered the beauty of the therapy animal is -- a special place in Heaven for. It is remarkable what animals can do to relieve anxiety and depression."
- Mike Krukow.
April 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The Giant therapy rabbit is back at Oracle Park.
"Whoever discovered the beauty of the therapy animal is -- a special place in Heaven for. It is remarkable what animals can do to relieve anxiety and depression."
- Mike Krukow.
"Whoever discovered the beauty of the therapy animal is -- a special place in Heaven for. It is remarkable what animals can do to relieve anxiety and depression."
- Mike Krukow.
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Sure, the world is burning down around us, but have you seen the AL Central 6 games in?
April 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Sure, the world is burning down around us, but have you seen the AL Central 6 games in?
You better believe I’m going to come on here and brag about my Illinois State Redbirds winning the CBITourney today!!! Way to go guys! #Rollbirds
March 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
You better believe I’m going to come on here and brag about my Illinois State Redbirds winning the CBITourney today!!! Way to go guys! #Rollbirds
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Former Ambassador to Denmark, Rufus Gifford, about JD Vance insulting former partners and allies
March 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Former Ambassador to Denmark, Rufus Gifford, about JD Vance insulting former partners and allies
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if I had a dollar for every scandal where Republican talking points switched from "it never happened" to "it happened, and it was actually good" I'd have enough money to benefit from their tax cuts
They went from "lies, it's all lies!" to "okay, it's true, but not that bad" to "akshually, it's Goldberg who is threatening national security" to "this was lawful and did not include classified info."
Great work, everybody.
Great work, everybody.
CIA Dir. Ratcliffe: My communications to be clear in a signal message group were entirely permissible and lawful and did not include classified information.
Sen. Warner: If it's not classified, share the texts with the committee
Sen. Warner: If it's not classified, share the texts with the committee
March 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
if I had a dollar for every scandal where Republican talking points switched from "it never happened" to "it happened, and it was actually good" I'd have enough money to benefit from their tax cuts
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some more congestion pricing Ws:
Broadway attendance: up 21%
Restaurant reservations: up 7%
Pedestrian traffic: up 4%
Retail sales: up $900M
Commercial leasing: up 61%
Subway crime: down 37%
Car crashes: down 50%
Honking complaints: down 69%
Broadway attendance: up 21%
Restaurant reservations: up 7%
Pedestrian traffic: up 4%
Retail sales: up $900M
Commercial leasing: up 61%
Subway crime: down 37%
Car crashes: down 50%
Honking complaints: down 69%
March 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
some more congestion pricing Ws:
Broadway attendance: up 21%
Restaurant reservations: up 7%
Pedestrian traffic: up 4%
Retail sales: up $900M
Commercial leasing: up 61%
Subway crime: down 37%
Car crashes: down 50%
Honking complaints: down 69%
Broadway attendance: up 21%
Restaurant reservations: up 7%
Pedestrian traffic: up 4%
Retail sales: up $900M
Commercial leasing: up 61%
Subway crime: down 37%
Car crashes: down 50%
Honking complaints: down 69%