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Jury finds former downstate sheriff’s deputy guilty of second-degree murder in killing of Sonya Massey The verdict is the culmination of an incident that spurred protests across the country that highlighted the treatment of Black citizens at the hands of law enforcement officers.

Jury finds former downstate sheriff’s deputy guilty of second-degree murder in killing of Sonya Massey
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Trick-or-treating with your family this weekend? I encourage you to check the Illinois State Police Offender Registry before leaving home to ensure everyone has a happy and safe Halloween: tinyurl.com/48s5w7m6

I never post selfies on Bluesky (or the bird place) besides Xmas and Halloween. Love both! 🎃 👻 (Not as much as my favorite holiday, Veteran's Day, which is my birthday though.) #HappyHalloween Enjoy your inner kid today.

Side note: This tree and the teepee next to it is so dope to me.

Yes

Read more about our lawsuit: tinyurl.com/mrx595ze

I am pleased that vital congressionally approved funding will not be blocked at the expense of Illinois students’ mental health: tinyurl.com/2p42jr5d

I do not personally know one single solitary person in Chicago who enjoyed Rahm Emanuel as mayor. We need him to return about as much as we need rats running by Metra stops!

After a few more speakers, including Chicago Teachers Union VP Jackson Potter, address the crowd - again repeating calls for a general strike - the march steps off heading west on 26th.

A heartbreaking story and message from the Teachers Union of Chicago.

Let kids be kids. Get ICE out of our neighborhoods.

Judge orders Border Patrol's Bovino to return to court daily, wear a bodycam, follow rules on tear gas The top U.S. Border Patrol commander spent an hour on the stand Tuesday, responding to U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis' concerns about how federal agents have handled themselves, people they’ve detaine...

U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis said she wants to meet with the U.S. Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino every weeknight over the next seven days, as federal agents continue deportation from Little Village to Lake View.

Their daily meeting is 6 p.m. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/... #chicagosky

Remap retreat? Illinois Democrats won’t vote on redistricting effort by end of veto session The state's supermajority party could still reconvene to redraw maps in order to keep up with Republican gerrymandering efforts, but serious logistical questions remain.

Remap retreat? Illinois Democrats won’t vote on redistricting effort by end of veto session chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/...

YouTube video by Status Coup News "F*CK YOU MOTHER F*CKER!" Protesters CHASE Trump Border Chief's Car

Seeing people stand up to bullies is extremely satisfying.

Sen. DURBIN: At the outset, I want to recognize law enforcement here today, including those who defended the Capitol on January 6th, and the family members of those who are no longer with us.

"Earlier Tuesday, in closing arguments, prosecutor Mary Beth Rodgers characterized Sean Grayson as a chronic liar about events that happened the night of Massey’s death, noting discrepancies between his testimony last week and what the bodycam footage revealed."
#blacksky #SonyaMassey

Trump threatened to send “more than the National Guard” to "troubled" U.S. cities, a potential escalation from deploying troops where mayors and governors have opposed them in disputes that have reached the Supreme Court. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

On October 23, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed and announced Executive Order 2025-06, which gives executive authority to the formation of the Illinois Commission on Accountability. ilac.illinois.gov/about-ilac/e...

The purpose of the Commission, housed within the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), is to create a public record of the conduct of federal agents during “Operation Midway Blitz” and the Trump Administration’s military-style operations throughout the Chicagoland area. ilac.illinois.gov

2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors" Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.

Two Illinois National Guard members told CBS News they would refuse to obey federal orders to deploy in Chicago as part of President Trump's controversial immigration enforcement mission — a rare act of open defiance from within the military ranks.
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Evanston tenants threatening lawsuit against private equity realty group for violating rent laws Some of the residents in Evanston said they have seen their rent increase by $1,000 since the company purchased their buildings three years ago.

Dozens of tenants in Evanston are demanding fair treatment from their landlord, Quadrel Realty Group.
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These damn Trump supporters have inarguable hits. There are a few Lil Wayne songs in rotation with me, but the energy Chicago had around Old Kanye West was nothing to play with. And blasting his albums on Cottage Grove and Stoney Island was instantly hyping the whole neighborhood up.

Illinois residents to see 78% average cost increase for Affordable Care Act exchange plans if subsidies expire Illinois residents to see 78% average increase in cost of Affordable Care Act exchange plans, if Congress allows subsidies to expire

Why are Democrats holding strong on the government shutdown?

This 👇. This is why.

Federal judge orders Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino into her courtroom The order came one day after Bovino was accused of tossing tear gas into a crowd in Little Village without justification.

"Produce Defendant Gregory Bovino, in person."

UPDATED @chicago.suntimes.com story on a federal judge ordering Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino into her courtroom in Chicago: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Remarks from last week’s press conference in Little Village after more ICE presence and aggression.

Chicago, toca el silbato como si acabaras de escuchar la canción de Too Short. ICE no es bienvenido aquí.

Chicago, Blow the Whistle like you just heard Too Short's song. Ice is NOT welcome here.

YouTube video by Rep. Jasmine Crockett Rep. Jasmine Crockett: Making America Gross — ICE, Racism, and Real Lawlessness

Salute to Rep. Jasmine Crockett for speaking up for Chicago standing up against ICE and bringing attention to Kingsley Fifi Bimpong
youtu.be/C4EJmuJb8u0?... @crockett.house.gov @jasmineforus.bsky.social

Love to see it, hear it!

Agreed!!!!

I have absolutely no idea why I am looking at a bunch of Waldos golf, but this is definitely the most interesting thing I will see all day. #Chicago

As federal agents ramp up Chicago immigration crackdown, more elected officials caught in crosshairs As federal agents ramp up an immigration crackdown in the Chicago area, an increasing number of elected officials in the Democratic stronghold are getting caught in the crosshairs.

Hoan Huynh followed ICE agents’ vehicles and then honked to warn others when he was pulled over. Masked federal officers pointed a gun at him and a staffer, attempted to break his car window and took photos of their faces, before issuing a warning, he recounted.
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