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Loren Johnson

@lorenjohnson.bsky.social

architecture, urbanism, tabletop gaming, and travel President @ Heart of Lincoln Square

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05.11.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The name is Mamdani.

05.11.2025 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly we should have a Curtis Sliwa in every election. You know, as a little treat.

03.11.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Alderman Martin is hosting a Transit Debrief & Beers at Begyle Brewing next Monday - and with this news it is set to be a party! RSVP - forms.gle/CwAvbrDwp5XM...

31.10.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Transit cuts are real – call your reps now! β€” Better Streets Chicago Legislators failed to pass legislation to prevent 40% service cuts on CTA, Pace, and Metra – and they need to hear that YOU want them to save transit NOW.

🚨 Welcome to the last day of veto session, where Illinois lawmakers do NOT have an agreed funding package ready to vote on!

If they don’t get it done today, they’ll send us hurtling towards the first steps of enacting service cuts.

This is not a drill! Call your reps TODAY.
πŸ“² call.savetransit.org

30.10.2025 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Almost all of the best ones get involved that way! Stumbling ass backwards into it is the best way.

25.10.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hmm. Yeah I'd be cautious about that if it were me. I think you have to be a grown man before you can be accused of mansplaining.

25.10.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If one of these speaks to you, I can put you in touch if you email me at info@heartoflincolnsquare.org

24.10.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Neighborhood Associations | Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce The Neighborhood Associations in Chicago's Lincoln Park offer residents valuable opportunities to volunteer and participate in the community.

Yep! Depending on your specific area, www.lincolnparkchamber.com/explore/neig... or eastlakeview.org/about/

24.10.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you live within this zone and want to get involved, email me at info@heartoflincolnsquare.org. We are volunteering for community defense, fundraising for families in need, planning community events, and more!

24.10.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join or Die A film about why you should join a club…and why the fate of America depends on it.

joinordiefilm.com

24.10.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Now is the time to be getting connected to your community. Now is the time to know who your neighbors are. Now is the time to know who your alderman's Chief of Staff is. Now is the time to SHOW UP.

24.10.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

FIND SOMETHING! A neighborhood association, a book club, a parents group, a school council, a neighbor, a coffee date, ANYTHING.

24.10.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We are talking strategy, tools, wins and losses. At every level.

24.10.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The level of community organizing that's happening right now is WILD. Get involved.

24.10.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 463    πŸ” 95    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 8

From the article, it sounds like the main rationale was to make it align with how the rest of MtG works. Not new, but that was the main point.

22.10.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New data show pedestrian traffic in the Loop surpasses pre-pandemic numbers More people are visiting downtown Chicago exploring restaurants, arts, and cultural events and experiences, according to the Chicago Loop Alliance.

New data shows pedestrian traffic in the Loop surpasses pre-pandemic numbers on weekends

"numbers also show weekend pedestrian activity exceeding 2019 levels, sometimes up to 55% more"

www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/n...

17.10.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

People yearn to be the first to pose the "Next Big Radical Question TM" of the day. These annoyingly tend to multiply when uncertainty is on the horizon, but are often ill-conceived, groundless, and lacking in empathy or understanding of long term dynamics. Go outside and touch grass.

16.10.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A doctor at a Catholic hospital nearly murdered my grandmother for the crime of suffering a late term miscarriage.

15.10.2025 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think I saw you waiting for a train this morning!

14.10.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The only surefire way to introduce a mimic into your D&D scene is to say - out loud - in front of your DM - "Wow I sure hope this treasure chest isn't a Mimic!".

03.10.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same! My favorite is the "slams on the brakes and looks confused followed by apologetic".

02.10.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've begun a policy *admittedly dangerous* of simply walking into the stop-signed crosswalks without looking. You can fucking hit me if you want.

02.10.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Me On Milwaukee folks sound off!

28.09.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Is it really mirrored? Or is it just triple glazed so it looks more opaque?

08.09.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ILLINOIS

07.09.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1165    πŸ” 570    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 15
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Invite updated with our new and improved graphic! Join us on the 30th to talk housing, transportation, how to protect your neighbors from ice raids, and more! www.eventbrite.com/e/hols-state...

05.09.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Latest Plans For Former Lincoln Yards Site Show Apartment Towers, Townhouses And Riverwalk JDL Development CEO Jim Letchinger said the site will likely include a "maximum" of 2,800 housing units, plus a hotel, office and retail space and the extension of the 606's Bloomingdale Trail over th...

This is... just so lackluster. Where's the innovation? Is there no other way to interact with the river than to look at it from a busy dog pack? What about a kayak marina? River taxi? So disappointed. blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/04/f...

05.09.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to report ICE

How to report ICE

SALUTE acronym with instructions

SALUTE acronym with instructions

An ICE watch zine (Chicago edition) being handed out today.

05.09.2025 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 964    πŸ” 246    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 18

What did the business involvement look like? Any expanded dining areas or anything like that?

31.08.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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