Chicago animal control unveils free 24-hour microchip scanning station to find lost pets The free scanner, a first in the city, is intended to be a faster way for lost pets to reunite with their family faster and keep them out of the shelter.

Lost pets can now be reunited with their families faster, thanks to new free station for scanning their microchip.

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History is complicated. Such a dichotomy in one person

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I wish I had the hope that there will be the other side in 3.75 years. I don't think a real election will be held

If the president can spend a quarter of his days in office golfing, corporations can give workers a four-day work week.

Man Who Bumped Tesla While Parallel Parking Sentenced To Death WASHINGTON—Warning that even the slightest dent, knick, or scratch would henceforth be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday that Raymond Pratt, a 54-year-old resident of Chula Vista, CA who bumped a Tesla while parallel parking, had been sentenced to death. “Let me be clear: This man, who attempted to park […]

Man Who Bumped Tesla While Parallel Parking Sentenced To Death
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Libraries are truly amazing.

Editorial: Leave libraries alone. They more than pay their way. Our public libraries serve as a great equalizer. Funding them should be a priority.

From the Editorial Board: Our public libraries serve as a great equalizer. Funding them should be a priority.

This language😭

'Federal government will be damaged': Former IRS official on plan to share immigrant data with ICE The acting head of the Internal Revenue Service resigned after the Treasury Department and Homeland Security reached an agreement to share tax data from some immigrants living in the country without l...

The acting head of the Internal Revenue Service resigned after the Treasury Department and Homeland Security reached an agreement to share tax data from some immigrants living in the country without legal status.

(via @wbur.org)

So excited🎉💐

Is this 2025 or 1925? When you know better, do better🤦🏻‍♀️

Clem Burke, drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, dies at 70 The self-proclaimed “rock & roll survivalist” started playing the drums when he was 14 in his school orchestra but was kicked out for playing too loud.

Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades performing everything from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has died. He was 70.

I saw someone criticizing a very funny poster for making jokes instead of posting about politics, and I am reminded of a favorite line from E. B. White: We should strive not for balanced books but balanced libraries

The character of the area is part of the magic. Used to love 2 blocks from Wrigley. It doesn't feel like a neighborhood any more....

What is scan and go?

This doesn't seem like a good idea😞

Delusional

US Goverment Accountability office

Trump 1st term golfing trips= 293 days & $151.5 million dollars.

Trump 2nd term golf days = 1 every 5.9 days & =$26.1 (estimate based on 2017 costs so probably more)

I support you and think you are doing a wonderful job. However, please don't call people idiots. It is beneath you and your station as governor. Thank you

They look good! Drywall🎉

O'Connor in medal mix at World Indoor Championships Pentathlete Kate O'Connor is well-placed to end Ireland's 19-year wait for a World Indoor medal as she currently occupies the bronze position at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing with one even...

Pentathlete Kate O'Connor is well-placed to end Ireland's 19-year wait for a World Indoor medal as she currently occupies the bronze position at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing with one event remaining

How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.

I'm on bluesky but getting away from Google suite😭 been on for almost 20 years plus Chicago PS use Google everything.

All schools should be held to the same standards.

This is a friendly reminder that library cards are free, and your local public library will never make you pay extra so you don't have to watch ads.

Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can’t Opt Out Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.

Amazon is listening to conversations in people's homes and using these voice recordings to train AI — and now, customers won't be able to opt out.

We deserve control over who has access to our voices.

Duh

Man Living In Most Affluent Country In World History Has Nerve To Complain About Being Homeless

Man Living In Most Affluent Country In World History Has Nerve To Complain About Being Homeless
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