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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 23h

I only met Tony a few times but can confirm his presence in Chicago was massive in both the art and music community here (and beyond).

Greg Kot @gregkot.bsky.social · 23h

Chicago lost one of its best today. RIP Tony Fitzpatrick. I met Tony through Steve Earle, whose LP covers frequently became canvasses for Fitzpatrick's artwork. Jon Langford & Tony collaborated on a tribute to another one-of-a-kind Chicagoan, Lin Brehmer, at the Hideout in 2023 (pic below). (1/2)

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 1d

My resting heart rate has averaged 57-59 BPM for YEARS. In just 2 weeks my resting heart rate has spiked to 65 BPM—and I can feel the cumulative effects of the new stress on my body.

Our bodies are reacting to the prolonged attacks on our civil rights and the Constitution.

Take care of yourselves.

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 1d

Men have been objectifying women for hundreds (thousands?!) of years in song, so I can’t understand why everyone’s so upset when #TaylorSwift does the same thing about a man who happens to be her fiancée (and creates insanely catchy music for that topic, to boot).

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Leor Galil @imleor.bsky.social · 1d

A day after a federal judge ruled that ICE can’t use “tear gas, pepper spray, or other weapons against journalists.”

WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t think anyone has told the ICE agents in Chicago about this ruling yet.

And if an ICE agent is undercover, I don’t know why would they would wear face coverings…that doesn’t exactly help them fit in unnoticed and “undercover.

ICE Agents In Chicago Area Who Aren't Undercover Must Wear Badges Or IDs, Federal Judge Rules

Agents have been concealing their identities by wearing masks and hats without badges or name tags. Advocates say the ruling is a step toward accountability.

blockclubchicago.org

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 2d

Trump could easily win a Nobel Peace Prize...if he jettisoned Russel Vought and Stephen Miller and the Project 2025 initiatives that are crippling our nation and actually used the unprecedented power he's amassed to help the U.S. citizens he's responsible for instead of serving his handler's whims.

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 2d

Nifty trick the Trump administration is employing; demonizing judges who rule against them while simultaneously ignoring their rulings, constantly claiming new legal loopholes allow them to continue their unlawful activities.

To be absolutely clear, in this case “nifty” means “despicable.”

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 3d

It's challenging to sort through the flood of activity in Chicago, so if you're looking for rapid, on-the-ground, fact-checked reporting I STRONGLY recommend reading—and subscribing to—@blockclubchi.bsky.social. They've consistently been reliable, digestible, and comprehensive.

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 3d

I would like to thank the Trump administration for shining the spotlight on Chicago because now the entire world knows how awesome we are.

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 3d

Given today’s media climate, it’s worth noting the current owner of the @chicagoist.bsky.social handle has never had any connection to the original Chicagoist (or its current owner, Chance).

Just in case anyone was confused. 🙃

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