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Spotlight Elevate Engage
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Park Ridge, IL, civic organization focused on local government. We endorse candidates, highlight issues, register voters. Website: SpotlightEE.org
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How do you help kids cope with a scary world? We asked our local library, and they gave us a list of 20+ books that tackle tough subjects, like deportation, food insecurity and gun violence. Find the list here: spotlightee.org/kids-books-o...
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask a librarian!
January 29, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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With “undecided” still leading in the polls for the Illinois Senate seat (to replace Dick Durbin) and 19 candidates still in the race for IL-9 (to fill Jan Schakowsky’s seat) we are sure people have LOTS of questions. Drop them in the form for @WBEZ. The Illinois Primary is March 17.
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Survey: The Illinois primaries are coming up on March 17, and candidates are running for local, state and federal offices. Our journalists will pose some of your questions to the people running for office in 2026. Tell us what we should be talking to candidates about! www.wbez.org/elections/20...
January 20, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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ICYMI: Now that his birthday is a national holiday, Chicago celebrates with several opportunities to honor the day’s dedicatee. Here are five happenings that keep the King in Martin Luther King Day.
Artistic ways to celebrate MLK Day in Chicago
www.wbez.org
January 17, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Please be aware that contrary to their fundraising ads, @forwardblue.bsky.social has no relationship with the No Kings mobilizations, no record of doing anything in support, no inside information, and is ignoring requests to cease advertising that suggests they are involved.
ForwardBlue facebook ad suggesting that people sign up with them to register for the next No Kings day, which they are not involved in.
January 10, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Promising news - and another good reason to donate to the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund if you can. Mibfc.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Join thousands of Americans proving positive action can replace the violence threatening our society.

On Nov. 6, join the National Roundtable on Political Violence — a nationwide online event hosted by Newsweek and
AllSides

Sign up: www.allsides.com/national-r...
October 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Capacity crowd at the US House, IL-9 candidate forum sponsored by Citizen Action Illinois. We were proud to join as a co-sponsor. Watch the recording on YouTube, @SpotlightEE. Run time: 1 h: 48 m. List of candidates to follow. 1/2
People sit in a crowded room to watch a candidate forum featuring Democrats running for the U.S. House, Illinois 9th District.
November 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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No one, including federal agents, is above the law, and we intend to hold them accountable. We launched a Plate Watch Hotline to crack down on illegal swapping of state-issued license plates and keep communities safe. Contact (312) 814-1730 or [email protected] to report.
October 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Voters have lots of choices in the race to fill U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s seat. Hear from some of the Democratic candidates at this forum happening on Oct. 21 in Skokie. #9thDistrictUSHouse #CitizenActionIllinois
October 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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www.stopthepresses.news/p/im-handing...
I’m handing out pro-democracy grades to the media
The Guardian gets an A, the NY Times gets a C, CBS gets an F
www.stopthepresses.news
October 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Glad to see this independent news source is making it even easier to keep up with what’s happening in Chicago. Thank you @blockclubchi.bsky.social
blockclubchi.bsky.social Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · Oct 15
Block Club Chicago has launched a WhatsApp channel focused on Chicago immigration news. blockclubchi.co/47r4SXN
October 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Before you hit the streets on Saturday #NoKings join:

ACLU's PROTEST SAFETY, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND DE-ESCALATION TRAINING

Wednesday, 10/15 at 7 PM ET.

Learn how to protect yourself, your community, and stand up for your rights. #NoKings #Pinks
RSVP for link⬇️

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No Kings: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights & De-Escalation Training 10/15
I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!
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October 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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The children are watching what is happening in our Chicago communities right now. This is a thoughtful post from brownbooksandpaintbrushes.org on age-appropriate ways to talk to our children.

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Childrens Books | Brown Books & Paint Brushes
At Brown Books and Paint brushes we hope to empower, develop, and educate young children- through art, literacy, social justice and civic engagement programming; pertaining to the African-American cul...
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October 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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People have been talking a lot lately about due process. Here’s a great explanation for anyone who wants to better understand what that means. #KnowYourRights #DueProcess youtube.com/watch?v=metN...
What is Due Process?
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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October 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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He’s still at it! Our Park Ridge, IL, neighbor organized his first-ever protest a few months ago and has been getting people to show up ever since. Next up: No Kings, Oct. 18, noon -1:30 PM, Park Ridge, Touhy from Summit to Six Corners. #NoKings #ParkRidgeProtest #RetireesfortheWin
spotlightee.bsky.social Spotlight Elevate Engage @spotlightee.bsky.social · Apr 28
#parkridge A great peaceful protest in Park Ridge, IL, last weekend—organized by a first-time protestor.
September 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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More non-profit newsrooms looking for photos of ICE activities in Chicago.
#ICEinChicago #NonprofitNews
chicago.suntimes.com Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · Sep 12
Help our team at Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ track where ICE agents are being deployed in Chicago. If you see federal action, submit your photos — which will be vetted by our journalists for inclusion in a map. trib.al/aikleGF
Share your photo of ICE in Chicago | WBEZ
Help us track where ICE agents are being deployed in Chicago. If you see federal action, submit your photos — which will be vetted by our journalists for inclusion in a map.
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September 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Know your rights, Illinois.

Stay safe and stay informed.
Know & Exercise Your Rights Flyer provided by the Illinois Immigration Information Hub. 1. Remain Calm. 2. You have the right to deny entry without a valid warrant. 3. You have the right to remain silent. 4. You have the right to speak with an attorney. 5. You have the right to not sign anything. For more information, head to: https://www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/ Know & Exercise Your Rights Flyer provided by the Illinois Immigration Information Hub. For more information, head to: https://www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/
September 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Have a video of ICE action in Chicago and don’t know where to share it? Here are some Chicago newsrooms that have banded together. They’re also a great source for local coverage. We also like @chicagopublicsquare.com which offers a roundup of Chicago stories by local and national journalists.
tinkap.bsky.social Tina Kapinos @tinkap.bsky.social · Sep 6
#Chicago #Chicagojournalists
Looking for coverage of ICE & National Guard in Chicago? Try these sources. Chicago residents: consider sharing your video with these journalists. Have seen great articles recently from @injusticewatch.org @blockclubchi.bsky.social and @borderlessmag.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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This is a great, comprehensive site with info on where to turn for free or low-cost legal assistance, how to create a short-term guardianship of a minor, answers to frequently asked questions, and more. Illinoisimmigrationinfo.org #illinoisimmigration #knowyourrights
September 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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We talked to Operation Swing State co-founder Patrick Hanley about the impact of Project 2025. He shared where he’s finding common ground as he campaigns for Illinois State Senate, plus tips for how to stay engaged without burning out. Find the full interview on YouTube here: tinyurl.com/2p9kb4vj
August 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Some great resources here from @injusticewatch.org. We have come to rely on their judicial guides. Now they have other helpful resources all in one place—including a guide to immigration court that you can republish for free.
July 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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www.sheshouldrun.org/resources/4-...
4 Ways To Stand With Gen Z - She Should Run
Amid extreme polarization and uncertainty, Gen Z feels disillusioned and unheard. But you can help them find their way to meaningful political engagement.
www.sheshouldrun.org
July 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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This was posted this morning by Humans of New York and I think this captures exactly what we are all experiencing right now
“It’s a weird time. I’ve still got to get to work on time, pay my bills, manage chronic illness, all that stuff, while the world in general seems to be falling apart. It can be a challenge to juggle those two things while making sure one of them doesn't completely destroy my mental health. It’s just an odd thing to be like: ‘Oh, all of these atrocities are being committed in Gaza with my tax dollars, but what am I going to eat for dinner?’ Or: ‘Trump just dismantled another check on his power. We’re slowly sliding into fascism, nobody’s stopping him-- but what concert should we go to this weekend?’ The strangest part about the whole thing is that we’ve never been so connected. I could understand if this was eighty years ago; news travelled slowly. But now, in an instant, you get these facts, photos, videos. Verified by credible news, verified by aid organizations—and nobody cares. Well, a lot of people care. But the people who can actually fix things: they don’t care. Instead of standing up for the voiceless, they’d rather lay low, cling to their money or status. It’s hard to be a person who cares right now. Sometimes you just want to melt into your bed or couch and be with your feelings. But I won’t say that I feel hopeless. I’d never say that, because that’s what they want—those people who only care about winning, who don’t care about collateral damage. They want people to feel powerless. And I’m not going to give them that luxury. There are still reasons to be hopeful. Zohran just won the primary. And that’s a sign of change, in New York City at least. Even the people who don’t agree with his politics have to admit: his campaign was built on community. It wasn’t funded by billionaires. This was a campaign of fifty thousand people who volunteered, and canvassed, and made calls. Last week a lot of people who had been feeling powerless realized that they still have some power in this country. Let’s just hope a lot more people are learning from that.”
July 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Who you vote for for local office matters. After reports that Mt. Prospect officials broke Illinois law by sharing data on undocumented immigrants from a license plate reader system, a trustee in neighboring Arlington Heights spoke out. Hear her comments at 4:12. 1/2 www.youtube.com/live/huCpk7V...
June 16, 2025 - Board of Trustees - Village of Arlington Heights, IL
YouTube video by Arlington Heights, IL Board Meetings
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June 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Protest this Saturday organized by a local resident.
June 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM