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Last year Eddie wished us a happy anniversary from the stage. This year we thanked him on a rooftop. GoCubsGo

Reporter Maxwell Evans & Binghui Huang of the Illinois Answers Project will moderate an evening of convos a/b inclusive economic growth, the promise of quantum computing & South Siders' hopes & worries a/b the planned Quantum Shore project. blockclubchi.co/4mP1GKh

📅 Oct. 9
📍 South Shore Library

Democrats need to urge Americans to calculate their 2026 healthcare costs now Opinion: Democrats can get Republicans to compromise on Affordable Care Act tax credits by ensuring voters know how much losing them will cost, writes Michael Dru Kelley.

Opinion: Democrats can get Republicans to compromise on Affordable Care Act tax credits by ensuring voters know how much losing them will cost, writes Michael Dru Kelley.

Trump Deploys Federal Forces—States Push Back Against Abuse of Power Trump is using the military and federal law enforcement to build out a paramilitary policing force across the country.

President Trump is deploying armed and masked federal agents to cities across the country, endangering our rights and safety.

But state and local leaders have the power to protect their communities.

'Remarkable to watch': Reporter taken aback as Dems 'unprepared' for Bondi's attacks Evan Perez, CNN's senior justice correspondent, was visibly taken aback by Senate Democrats on Tuesday, who he said appeared "unprepared" for the performance Attorney General Pam Bondi gave before the Judiciary Committee. Bondi was grilled by Democratic senators during a hearing on Tuesday about Pre...

Evan Perez, CNN's senior justice correspondent, was visibly taken aback by Senate Democrats on Tuesday, who he said appeared "unprepared" for the performance Attorney General Pam Bandi gave before the Judiciary Committee.

“.. the package won’t be coming out any time soon. The timeline has been further delayed because some USDA political appointees have been furloughed during the shutdown.”

@politico.com
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Alabama sheriff under fire for Halloween display with ‘ICE’ agents chasing skeletons wearing sombreros The controversial display shows ICE agent skeletons chasing figures in sombreros, which the sheriff's wife defends as "tongue-in-cheek" while citing her own Cuban heritage.

The sheriff in Mobile, Alabama reportedly has a Halloween “display” featuring skeletons dressed like ICE agents chasing skeletons wearing sombreros and serapes. www.al.com/news/2025/10...

'I'm not a slave!' Marjorie Taylor Greene condemns White House 'pressure' over Epstein Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) complained about "unbelievable blowback and pressure from the White House" on releasing files about Jeffrey Epstein, despite her support for President Donald Trump on controversial topics, such as the Jan. 6 riots."I've always been an unapologetic Trump supporter,"...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) complained about "unbelievable blowback and pressure from the White House" on releasing files about Jeffrey Epstein, despite her support for President Donald Trump on controversial topics, such as the Jan. 6 riots.

“Why is Stephen Miller talking to police in Memphis? Why is he talking to anybody… including his wife? — He’s one of the people that’s lasted longest. He can kiss Trump’s butt better than any human.”

(🔥 the @redstateupdate.bsky.social boys in MURFREESBORO are about to be our new besties)

Johnson Cornered on Claims He’s Snubbing Dem to Avoid Epstein Vote Democrat Adelita Grijalva has called on Speaker Mike Johnson to swear her in “NOW.”

Mike Johnson found himself backed into a corner over his reasoning for not swearing in a new representative amid a push to release the Epstein files.

YouTube video by MSNBC Jacob Soboroff speaks to people in Chicago suburb after ICE arrests 2 men at bakery

two men were taken at a bakery by armed and masked federal agents in Cicero, Illinois this morning while having coffee before work. we were there moments later. Trump says they’re going after the “worst of the worst” around Chicago. that’s not what we saw. youtu.be/EkCcsaFdpsw?...

CBS News Boss Failed Audition to Replace Meghan McCain on ‘The View’ According to a Daily Beast source, it was Bari Weiss’ looks—not her politics—that cost her the coveted gig.

According to a Daily Beast source, it was Bari Weiss’ looks—not her politics—that cost her the coveted gig.

Thanks, New Yorker

YouTube video by MSNBC 'Brazen' 'Shameless' 'Verifiably false': Nicolle SMASHES Pam Bondi's testimony

Nicolle Wallace reacts to Attorney General Bondi's day of testimony.

WATCH HERE:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrNG...

YES on Proposition 50 - California Democratic Party Donald Trump and Texas Republicans are making an unprecedented power grab to steal congressional seats and rig next year’s election before voting even begins. They want to steal enough seats to contro...

If Californians don’t act now, Trump will seize total power for two more years.

Proposition 50, also called the Election Rigging Response Act, will ensure that our votes still count and that Congress and the President don’t get to ignore the people without consequences. cadem.org/yes-on-propo...

I Refuse to Stay Silent. Will You? Read more here.

I refuse to let hopelessness prevail. This may just be one essay, by a lawyer few have heard of, in a newsletter read by a fraction of the public. But I will not stay silent.

Will you?
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-re...

A New Law Can Cut Expenses that Shouldn’t Be in Californians' Utility Bills It's up to Governor Newsom to sign AB 1167 into law and give Californians the protections other states are already enjoying.

Every time Californians pay their utility bill, they may also be footing the bill for their utility's lobbying costs.

#AB1167 would put an end to this.

@governor.ca.gov let's sign this important bill!

ICE Barbie Triggered by Man in Chicken Suit on Portland Trip MAGA influencer Benny Johnson pointed out the dressed up demonstrator to the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Kristi Noem is facing down an “army of Antifa” protestors in “war-ravaged” Portland, starting off by disapproving of a person in a chicken suit.

Graphic with Senator Warren asking: Is it consistent with the First Amendment for DOD to revoke a reporter’s press credentials for publishing a story that’s critical of President Trump? DoD official responds: Yes... If the basis was that the person published information that was not otherwise approved for release by the Department. Senator Warren Responds: Whoa.

Trump’s nominee to be the Army’s lawyer is confused about the First Amendment.

Independent journalists must be free to report the facts without fear of retaliation.

If we're sending troops to war under false pretenses, Americans have a right to know.

Comey about to make 'very aggressive' move to destroy Trump's prosecution: expert Former FBI Director James Comey is likely to come out of the gates swinging with a scorched-earth strategy to get the charges President Donald Trump's Justice Department brought against him dismissed, a former federal prosecutor told CBS News on Tuesday.Comey, against whom Trump has held a vendetta ...

Former FBI Director James Comey is likely to come out of the gates swinging with a scorched-earth strategy to get the charges President Donald Trump's Justice Department brought against him dismissed, a former federal prosecutor told CBS News on Tuesday.

Perhaps "Seniors" should just start their own community healthcare and invite doctors and nurses to provide the care without the middle-man insurance carrier. What a concept....

Laura N. Rodríguez Presa on Twitter: “A federal agent points a weapon at a woman who was recording them. Jess, a U.S. citizen and member of a neighborhood patrol team that documents and shares ICE activity across the city, was filming when the incident occurred earlier today in the Berwyn area.”

While Trump escalates his attacks on our freedoms with occupations of our cities and secret police forces terrorizing our communities, normal everyday people across the nation are showing up every single day with courage and defiance. Join your local peaceful protest: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

Murray: I talked to a family that’s paying about $300 a month for their health insurance. It’s going to jump to over $1,800 per month.

Many people will turn away and not pay for it—obviously, they’ll lose their health insurance. The fewer people who have insurance, the more everybody pays.

‘He wasn’t this national hero’: US college students voice concern over Charlie Kirk’s idolization Black, brown and LGBTQ+ students across the US are puzzled by all the praise the far-right commentator has received after his killing

Black, brown and LGBTQ+ students across the US are puzzled by all the praise the far-right commentator has received after his killing. #MsReads via @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

MT lawmakers are suing to make it easier to kill wolves. Yes- you read that right.

Once again, wolves are being treated as targets instead of the vital, intelligent keystone species they are. Science and ethics must guide management. Wolves deserve better.

www.ktvh.com/news/montana...

The brave men and women who serve in our national guards must not be used as political props. This is a moment where every American must speak up and help stop this madness.

Donald Trump and Kristi Noem are using every lever to provoke our communities and incite chaos.

If Trump and Noem wanted to help Illinoisans, they would work with us — not against us — to protect public safety.

ICE Protest sign in Chicago this weekend.