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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · 2d

Image text: Join the Grant Park Participatory Budget Steering Committee Interest Meeting!
Help shape the future of Grant Park by having a direct voice in how funds are spent.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
6:00 PM
MAGGIE DALEY PARK
337 E. RANDOLPH ST.

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · 2d

How do they always schedule Grant Park meetings when I'm busy?? Please go to this and fight for all the good urbanist things Grant Park desperately needs

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · 3d

Did my Red Line just wait a whole minute for transfers from the incoming Brown Line?? I'm in love

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · 5d

Seems bad

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 5d

New: federal judge April Perry in Chicago *will not* issue a temporary restraining order barring members of the Texas Natl. Guard from coming to IL.

Perry will give the fed. govt. until Wednesday at midnight to respond to IL's lawsuit. Oral arguments scheduled for Thursday.

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · 8d

Only 2.5 for Superman? Very Brave

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · 17d

South Loop Roosevelt death trap mentioned🥲 but praise be to the new Wabash protected lanes, its progress

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · 22d

"About 20 officers marched toward the protesters, a cloud of smoke obscuring them. They threw a flash bang grenade at the crowd while agents on the roof fired pepper balls". All this to terrorize Chicagoans.

Leigh Giangreco @leighgiangreco.bsky.social · 22d

ICE agents’ crackdown on protesters outside of Chicago escalated tonight with flash bangs and pepper bullets. I was on the ground this evening for @blockclubchi.bsky.social

blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/19/i...

Agents Tear Gas, Detain Demonstrators Outside Broadview ICE Facility During Daylong Protest

Large crowds gathered to protest early Friday and later that evening outside of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview.

blockclubchicago.org

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · 23d

I love my CCAT!! Absolutely cannot wait for La Spata's next Meet Me on Milwaukee!!

Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 23d

Thanks to Ald. La Spata for talking with CCAT! 🚴‍♂️

He’s championing CIO, ADUs, stronger enforcement for the Dept. of Environment, and proposing energy policy changes to tax high-use consumers like data centers. 💡

#SustainableChicago #CyclingForChange #EnergyEfficiency

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · 23d

I love my CCAT 💚 New housing in Chicago is climate action!

Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 23d

Big thanks to Alderman Lamont Robinson for supporting our slate and recognizing that more housing benefits Chicago’s future, the environment, and the city’s budget!

#HousingJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #ChicagoForAll #SustainableCity #TakeAction

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · 23d

I walk through Roosevelt/State every week and it sucks. That path on the SW corner is a joke. The developers must improve the transit/pedestrian/bike access like they said they would in the 2019 TIF

Brendan Kevenides @bkevenides.bsky.social · 24d

South Loop Fire Stadium Traffic Won't Snarl Streets — If Fans Bike Or Take Transit, Traffic Study Says blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/17/s...

South Loop Fire Stadium Traffic Won't Snarl Streets — If Fans Bike Or Take Transit, Traffic Study Says

Team brass are banking on bike-friendly paths, public transit and rideshares to ease congestion concerns around the Fire's planned stadium at the 78 megadevelopment.

blockclubchicago.org

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · 25d

I'm inspired everyday by the extreme overlaps of environmentalism, abundant housing, and active transportation. We're all making life so much better together 💚❤️

Abundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 27d

We are excited to share that we have joined the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC)! We look forward to working with fellow coalition members to tackle zoning and land use reforms that make it easier to build new, healthy homes in existing neighborhoods and near public transit.

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 25d

Welcome to the team, @abundanthousingil.bsky.social! 🤝

Abundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 27d

We are excited to share that we have joined the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC)! We look forward to working with fellow coalition members to tackle zoning and land use reforms that make it easier to build new, healthy homes in existing neighborhoods and near public transit.

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · Sep 6

Was it not for the Mag Mile 5 and 10k this morning?

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · Sep 1

Our Inspiring Connections Outdoors team partners with RefugeeOne to help new Chicagoans explore the city. Thanks @urbanrivers.bsky.com for having us at the Wild Mile this summer!

Four people sit in a star-shaped formation in kayaks on the North Branch of the Chicago River.

Single and tandem kayaks float south on the North Branch of the Chicago River next to the Wild Mile.

Kayaks float on the North Branch of the Chicago River near the Wild Mile

Program participants gather for a demonstration on the Wild Mile boardwalk

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · Sep 1

Tabling Bike the Drive with my home activist group!! So glad to have volunteered with these friends for years already 💚💚

Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · Aug 31

We had an awesome time at #BikeTheDrive today talking to folks about transit advocacy! Thanks @activetrans ! @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social
@teeghman.bsky.social @jessiesteckling.bsky.social

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · Aug 28

SAVE THE DATE for our Montrose Beach cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 20! Sign up here:

Montrose Beach Cleanup

We are excited to announce our Montrose Beach cleanup for the 2025 International Coastal Cleanup! Once again, the Chicago Group is proud to team with the Alliance for the Great Lakes and the Truman…

act.sierraclub.org

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · Aug 22

Look at this terrible picture of our beautiful skyline from North Ave beach on this beautiful day, i love it

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · Aug 17

The next post you'll see about the City Council Action Team from me will be all the pictures we get with our alders! If you're interested, sign up below, it's your last chance!

Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · Aug 17

Our City Council Action Team is launching their next cycle and this is your LAST CHANCE to join! If you want to lobby your alder with us for environmental justice, housing abundance, and holding polluters accountable, fill out this form: forms.gle/MGMWQ3eZbaPf...

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · Aug 16

We'll be riding all weekend! bsky.app/profile/ryan...

Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · Aug 15

One of my favorite events is in town this week!

Chicago Critical Mass @chicritmass.bsky.social · Aug 15

Skate Chicago in town all weekend.

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · Aug 15

One of my favorite events is in town this week!

Chicago Critical Mass @chicritmass.bsky.social · Aug 15

Skate Chicago in town all weekend.

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · Aug 13

The highest turnout yet and a great picture! If you couldn't make the onboarding but still want to lobby your alder on the Cumulative Impact Ordinance, Accessory Dwelling Units, or the Department of Environment, sign up below!

Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thanks to everyone who came to the CCAT Onboarding event! We had a huge turnout and it was really exciting. But if you didn’t attend, don’t worry! You can still sign up on forms.gle/MGMWQ3eZbaPf.... 🌳📝

Thank you to everyone, and let’s keep this going!
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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · Aug 11

Can't wait for another round of lobbying with Sierra Club Chicago! RSVP below for tomorrow's virtual meeting to review our last cycle and what's happening next

Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · Aug 6

Want to meet your alder? RSVP for our City Council Action Team’s 3rd cycle! We will cover how to join your ward’s team, how we lobby alders, and our new slate: Cumulative Impact Ordinance, Accessory Dwelling Units, and the Department of Environment!

act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · Aug 9

I'm thinking about a theory that goes something like "the best community engagement is a booth at a public and family friendly area" but I'd love to hear others thoughts on it

Joseph Miscimarra 🇺🇸 @jmisci.bsky.social · Aug 8

The concept of community engagement sounds like a great idea, until the city schedules THREE public meetings in one week for your neighborhood. This happened last month in Lakeview.

I want to spend evenings playing volleyball or cooking with my fiancée. Not arguing with NIMBYs!

Map showing locations of different meeting subjects and boundaries in Lakeview

community engagement fatigue:
TUESDAY, JULY 8th
Central Lake View Neighbors general meeting and 19th police district CAPS meeting
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9th
CDOT/Ward 44 meeting:
Proposed bike lane on
Wellington Ave
THURSDAY, JULY 10th
Ward 44 meeting:
Proposed apartment building at 749 W. Briar Place

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · Aug 8

Just dreamt up "rowboat transit" down the Chicago River from Evanston to the Loop. The logistics bothered me so bad it woke me up

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · Aug 6

So excited it's time for CCAT's next cycle! We met with 13 alders this Spring and we need everyone we can get to help pass CIO, legalize ADUs, and protect the budget of the DoE! See you there!

Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · Aug 6

Want to meet your alder? RSVP for our City Council Action Team’s 3rd cycle! We will cover how to join your ward’s team, how we lobby alders, and our new slate: Cumulative Impact Ordinance, Accessory Dwelling Units, and the Department of Environment!

act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

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