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Mayor Brandon Johnson just told reporters that he's going to veto this ordinance.

"I stand against this proposal because we need data-driven, effective strategies to guide our community," he said.

Graphic with gradient pink / purple border with a statement from Local Progress titled, "Minnesota Local Leaders Mourn Politically Motivated Assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman."

We are horrified at the targeted political assasination of MN elected officials, former Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and the attempt on the lives of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.

Our full statement: localprog.org/MourningMeli...

Happy No Kings Day. Celebrate peacefully and responsibly ✊🏽🇺🇸

Free Gladis Yolanda Chavez Pineda – A Mother, Grandmother & Community Leader Detained by ICE We demand the immediate release of Gladis Yolanda Chavez Pineda (A 208-276-014), a long-time Chicago resident, loving mother and grandmother, and a dedicated community leader, who was unjustly detaine...

A beloved member of my organizing community was taken by ICE today during an immigration check-in. Please sign this petition demanding her release.

“Political violence causes harm to individuals and communities and it drives us further apart. It is antithetical to building the solidarity vital to our diverse communities coming together to create a shared, just world. We remain committed to that vision and building that world together.”

This week, the Colorado state legislature will be moving forward a bill (SB 276) that would strengthen critical immigrant protections. Across the state, LP members are standing up to support this bill with unique messages on how their communities would benefit. Hear more 👇

Ellis Lakeview tenants are suing to block evictions they claim are retaliation for a rent strike. buff.ly/xWs8fDF

BREAKING: A joint Chicago City Council committee voted 25-13 to create a city-owned nonprofit housing developer — the centerpiece of Mayor Johnson’s effort to reduce Chicago’s massive affordable housing shortfall after weeks of intense debate.
Final vote set for this afternoon. @wttw.bsky.social

Every decision Trump makes to slash budgets or fire workers has a real human impact and our members hear it every single day.

Listen to one of our board member, Chicago Alderwoman Maria Hadden, about the real on-the-ground stories coming out of the Trump administration.

Today is Arbor Day! Shit, how did THAT sneak up on me? Trees need a better publicist. Well, happy Arbor Day to all who celebrate. Which is hard to do if you don't even know it's occurring.

Pentagon to resume medical care for transgender troops The move is another setback for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has made culture war issues a major part of his role.

Exclusive: The Pentagon will resume gender-affirming care for transgender service members, according to a memo we obtained.

🌟 Hey, Chicago, TODAY @chialderwoman.bsky.social Ald Maria Hadden is joining this national conversation: Firings, Freezes, and Fallout. TODAY Wed Apr 23, 2:00 pm CT. Info/register ⤵️

West Side legal nonprofit celebrates new HQ dedicated to keep young men out of prison • The TRiiBE Lawndale Christian Legal Center is hosting a street festival to celebrate its 15th anniversary and HQ grand opening, which includes studio apartments.

I toured Lawndale Christian Legal Center's new HQ, which includes 20 studio apartments for young men impacted by the criminal justice system.

The new HQ was named in honor of West Side Native Dr. Dennis Deer, a former Cook County Commissioner, who died in 2024.

thetriibe.com/2025/04/west...

Flyer for a fundraiser for Misericordia at Bruno’s Lounge in Rogers Park, Sunday May 18, 1 pm to 6 pm. Misericordia is a residential program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It does great work.

Bruno’s doesn’t have a social media presence, so I am stepping up to spread the word here. This is a great fundraiser for a great cause, dear to the hearts of Far North Siders for over a century. @chicagobars.bsky.social @chialderwoman.bsky.social @kmcchicago.bsky.social

Why are pedestrian crashes so common on Sheridan Road by Loyola University, and what can be done to make things safer?
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/04/14/w... @chicagocta.bsky.social @leniann.bsky.social @chialderwoman.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social @loyolachicago.bsky.social

'We can fight like the world depends on us': Academics try to stave off government attacks Duke University professor Nancy MacLean issues a call to resistance in Chicago.

At a conference for American historians, one Duke professor's call to action:

Institutional leaders "have taken pains to prostrate themselves to the authoritarians, whose actions don’t even carry the backing of law. We can do better. We can fight like the world depends on us."

AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.

I happen to know that some powerful media orgs were unhappy that AP filed suit; they thought the conflict with the White House would blow over on its own and that AP risked making bad law. The AP's leadership deserves a lot of credit for having proceeded as it did. apnews.com/article/trum...

State Rep. Kelly Cassidy calls for more cisgender allies to stand up for trans rights.

“Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Call their shit out!”

@windycitytimes.com

Anjanette Young explains the inspiration behind one of the pieces of art included in her new exhibit.

I caught up with Anjanette Young, who has a new exhibit at the DuSable Museum. It’s a collection of artwork representing not only her experience with the police but that of other Black women and girls.

thetriibe.com/2025/03/anja...

📸: @ash.thetriibe.com

Me standing in front of a bunch of signs that say "We did our part. It's time for you to do yours."

NO LAYOFFS AT THE @chicago.suntimes.com!!!!!!!!!

Dozens off our @cstguild.bsky.social colleagues are taking buyouts. Now, Chicago Public Media is threatening to lay even more people off.

We're at the CPM board meeting to say NO MORE JOB CUTS. We did our part — it's time for them to do theirs.

Editor's note: Best of Chicago 2024 - Chicago Reader There’s no better time for us to publish an issue to remind you of why you love living here.

Don't miss our Best of Chicago issue! @chicagoreader.com chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...

Long-Awaited National Public Housing Museum Opening Next Month In Little Italy The museum, in the works since the late '90s, will open in the last remaining building from the Chicago Housing Authority's Jane Addams Homes.

Chicago will soon have a museum of public housing! blockclubchicago.org/2025/03/12/l...

Bets on how long the company will exist beyond acquisition? #vulturecapitalism

Shameful.

Protect My Public Media Take a stand for the local stations and programs you love.

Protect Public Media protectmypublicmedia.org

How South Side College Students are Caring for Their Mental Health<br/><br/> — City Bureau Many students are mapping out their own support plans years after a 2019 Illinois law was enacted to support student mental health at public universities and community colleges.

Many students are mapping out their own support plans years after a 2019 Illinois law was enacted to support student mental health at public universities and community colleges.
www.citybureau.org/newswire/sou...

Joy in Resistance | Official Merchandise | Bonfire Joy in Resistance is smiling in the face of what tries to bring us down. Finding light in dark moments and community in chaos.

Merch to help Brave Space Alliance trans group www.bonfire.com/store/joy-in...

Happening now: in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, students at Sullivan High School are walking out this afternoon in protest of ICE and Trump's deportation regime.