Leor Galil
@imleor.bsky.social
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Few Chicago DJs have garnered the kind of mythical status of Lee Collins, who issued few recordings of his own but whose skills behind the turntables earned him international praise. I talked to eight different people about his life and legacy for the Reader.
Farewell to undersung house and disco maestro Lee Collins - Chicago Reader
Lee Collins was a DJ’s DJ, with an ear for obscure tracks that could drive parties into a frenzy on both sides of the Atlantic.
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three people were actually arrested by the cook county sheriff’s office, according to an updated email they sent out.

most of the 15 are charged with resisting arrest/obstruction of justice/disobeying a police officer.

these kinds of charges from protests are frequently dropped bc they’re bogus.
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illinois state police arrested eight additional people at broadview tonight for a total of 15 people arrested today, per an update from cook county sheriff’s office.
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"What holds this city together is not a frigid fear. What holds this city together is a million different kindnesses every day. That’s what makes Chicago.”
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In disbelief that Tony Fitzpatrick has died. Almost 10 years ago he messaged me out of the blue to see if I wanted some art of his for the cover of "Rust Belt Chicago," a @beltpublishing.bsky.social anthology I was editing of essays, poetry & short stories about Chicago. His generosity was legend.
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Smash Mouth
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What would be the wildest concert for a fight to break out at?
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prisonculture.bsky.social
I'm so proud of everyone from my old neighborhood of Rogers Park in Chicago. I see what you have been and are doing. I am so proud of how organized the community is and how much more so everyone is becoming. It is inspiring. Just one example... And this is something EVERYONE can do. Everyone.
Informational flyer about Rogers Park Whistle Protocols, explaining how to use whistles to alert neighbors of emergencies, with color-coded alerts, steps for use, and encouragement to form a crowd and stay loud for safety.
imleor.bsky.social
[furiously typing notes for my 33 1/3 on John Carpenter’s Halloween OST]
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Huh: TikTok took down my 8-second video featuring this image of Debbie Brockman — the news producer just detained by Trump’s CBP agents — saying it violates the “joy of TikTok”
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ICE went after rideshare drivers at O’Hare today, according to statement from Illinois Drivers Alliance
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he leads Chicago-style Mass
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I'm at the scene where ICE abducted multiple people from Lincoln and Foster this morning.

A WGN producer was among the people taken, allegedly because she was among a group of bystanders who tried to intervene. ICE agents hit this car while making their getaway.
imleor.bsky.social
it’s a secret third thing (Kenneth, who accidentally wanders onstage while running an errand for Tracy)
suss2hyphens.bsky.social
which 30 rock character was most likely to headline the riyadh comedy festival, tracy or jenna
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vimiller.bsky.social
A Dist Court judge issued a TRO ordering the fed fence in Broadview removed.

Broadview mayor says court spoke “clearly and unequivocally” but that “it remains to be seen if ICE will respect the judge's order and dismantle this hazard immediately, or if they will continue their pattern of defiance."
The following statement can be attributed to Village of Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson:
 
"This is a validation of local law and, most importantly, a decisive win for public safety. The judge’s decision confirms that the illegal fence constructed by ICE is not only a clear defiance of Broadview’s ordinance but an unacceptable and escalating risk to our Beach Street businesses, their customers, and our first responders. The law of probability dictates that the danger increases daily. The court has spoken clearly and unequivocally. Now, it remains to be seen if ICE will respect the judge's order and dismantle this hazard immediately, or if they will continue their pattern of defiance."
imleor.bsky.social
“Lyrics soaked in defiance” lol
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Amalgam’s three-day anniversary festival kicks off tonight at Elastic
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In this week's Gossip Wolf, local label Amalgam celebrates ten years, new alleged supergroup Baby headline the Empty Bottle, and queer-fronted maqam ensemble Tayf celebrate the late Ziad Rahbani. https://bit.ly/47f43kL
Adventurous local label Amalgam throws itself a tenth birthday party - Chicago Reader
Adventurous local label Amalgam throws itself a tenth birthday party, queer-fronted maqam ensemble Tayf honor the late Ziad Rahbani, and more.
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