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Context: one of the speakers at a packed Surprise, AZ city council meeting after it was revealed that ICE has purchased a massive warehouse in town to use as a detention facility. The City Council has said they didn't know about it, and have no authority to stop it.

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Letter From Minnesota: Our Work is to We Protect What We Love For thousands of years before ICE made the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building the home base for their sweeping immigration roundup, this place has been known to the Dakota people as Bdote, where…

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Winter waterspout on the horizon - Evanston RoundTable The unique weather phenomenon of a rare winter waterspout as witnessed over the steaming Lake Michigan from Dempster Beach during Friday's bitterly cold

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Where Isabella Street crosses the Purple Line tracks - Evanston RoundTable There are about 20 grade crossings on the CTA network, where train tracks intersect with roadways at the same level. The only one of these in Evanston can

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Starting the new year learning about Aikido - Evanston RoundTable To start the year chief instructor at the Lakeshore Aikido Club, Antonio Terrone, offered a free demonstration of Aikido at the club's space at the

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Protesters gather to condemn fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman - Evanston RoundTable A crowd of at least 200 people gathered at Fountain Square Wednesday night to protest the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal agent in

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Food drive collects groceries for people impacted by SNAP freeze - Evanston RoundTable Hundreds of residents came out to Evanston Township High School on Sunday for a food drive to collect groceries, paper products and gift cards to donate

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Picturing Evanston: The circus rolled into town - Evanston RoundTable When's the last time you went to the circus in a real big top tent? Friday evening was the first of four shows by Chicago's Midnight Circus in Tallmadge

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Why firefighters are facing toxic smoke with little to no protection At the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters regularly face a host of dangers on the frontline, including confronting toxic smoke. As seasons grow longer and more intense, the health of...

At the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters regularly face a host of dangers on the front lines.

That includes confronting toxic smoke, sometimes with little to no protection. https://to.pbs.org/4moR2uf

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Many years ago, I set out to map out a collection of LA literary spots that held meaning. Many of those places are gone, but the connections — and memories — are still vividly alive. My latest for @zocalopublicsquare.bsky.social

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Four unsanctioned Palestinian-themed murals erased on Lake St. - Evanston RoundTable A wall of fresh white paint sits empty under the train viaducts on Lake Street. The shiny surface leaves no trace of four chalk murals that were drawn and

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On assignment: Dancing in the park — Joerg Metzner Photography A beautiful summer evening photographing Dance in the Parks performing at Ridgeville Park District for the Evanston RoundTable.

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Unconditional - Architecture Photography and Book Design — Joerg Metzner Photography I contributed to this meaningful project by serving as both the architectural photographer, highlighting the shelter’s design and atmosphere, and the book designer, carefully crafting the visual narra...

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Good things take time — Joerg Metzner Photography Trees grow slowly, recording each passing year with a ring, steadily establishing their presence in the landscape, and as it happened with one particular tree, establishing themselves in our hearts. T...

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A speakeasy-style room for intimate gatherings — Joerg Metzner Photography I enjoyed working with Studio Pesch on photographing one of their recent projects, a speakeasy-style room for intimate gatherings.

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Thanks for the links.

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Open Photo Share - Friday, July 18, 6-8pm
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Chicago Photography Classes - 4001 North Ravenswood, Suite 105, Chicago, IL

Join us for Photo Open Share, a relaxed social event where you can share some recent work & get feedback from fellow Chicago photographers

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Picturing Evanston: Coming together to protest 'No Kings' - Evanston RoundTable As part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests the Evanston community came together at Fountain Square to protest President Trump, organized by

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'There are no thrones, no crowns, no kings': Close to 1,000 demonstrate in Fountain Square - Evanston RoundTable Close to 1,000 protestors showed up with signs, flags and a sense of urgency at Fountain Square on Saturday to demonstrate against President Donald Trump

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'There are no thrones, no crowns, no kings': Close to 1,000 demonstrate in Fountain Square - Evanston RoundTable Close to 1,000 protestors showed up with signs, flags and a sense of urgency at Fountain Square on Saturday to demonstrate against President Donald Trump

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June Roundtable - ASMP Chicago Midwest open discussion and peer exchange, helping you grow your photography business and creative practice

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Picturing Evanston: Current mood - Evanston RoundTable A yard sign on Florence Avenue, south of Washington Street, reflects some of the unsettled feelings in the country.

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Picturing Evanston: Current mood - Evanston RoundTable A yard sign on Florence Avenue, south of Washington Street, reflects some of the unsettled feelings in the country.

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Green Edens donates functional learning garden to Willard Elementary School - Evanston RoundTable Willard Elementary School got a green makeover this spring thanks to Green Edens LLC. The Evanston-based landscaping and design company donated their time

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Picturing Evanston: Hazy Thursday - Evanston RoundTable Hazy Evanston beaches on Thursday, a result of smoke descending from Canadian wildfires. An air quality alert remains in effect for Evanston and the

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I am excited to invite fellow photographers to the inaugural ASMP Chicago Roundtable.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:00-8:00pm
Left Fields Studio
4200 W Diversey #33, Chicago, IL 60639

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Evanston Pride Car Parade showcases queer cheer - Evanston RoundTable Evanston Pride Car Parade kicked off Pride Month with car decorating and a parade through town. See photos from the event.

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Gichigamiin Indigenous Nation Museum forges ahead with new initiatives - Evanston RoundTable The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum now offers a cultural experience that reflects its expanded mission of bringing together the stories of

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Photos: Northwestern K-Dance Spring Fest brings high-energy fun - Evanston RoundTable Dancers participate in NU's third annual K-Dance festival on Friday, May 30 at Fountain Square. Northwestern’s K-Dance organization filled Fountain Square

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Picturing Evanston: A festival of cherry pickers - Evanston RoundTable ComEd utility crews install new equipment, in cherry pickers, on Dodge Avenue, just south of ETHS on Thursday, May 29.

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