51st Ward
@51stward.bsky.social
Call Dick Durbin’s office at (312) 353-4952
Call Tammy Duckworth at (312) 886-3506
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https://www.chicagoabortionfund.org/
Call Tammy Duckworth at (312) 886-3506
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https://www.chicagoabortionfund.org/
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Charles Whitaker et al are making people mad for wasting money. They have paid me NOT to teach for 3 yea & have pissed away the Renberg Chair, taking $3 million from the late Gene Kapaloski (RIP) for LGBTQ journalism courses while not allowing me to teach them. Meanwhile, they give $75 mil to Trump
Yes, Northwestern and @medillschool.bsky.social, go hide in shame. You realize that no one will want to give you money to turn around and give it to Donald Trump. My alma mater is dead to me.
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Charles Whitaker et al are making people mad for wasting money. They have paid me NOT to teach for 3 yea & have pissed away the Renberg Chair, taking $3 million from the late Gene Kapaloski (RIP) for LGBTQ journalism courses while not allowing me to teach them. Meanwhile, they give $75 mil to Trump
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Yes, Northwestern and @medillschool.bsky.social, go hide in shame. You realize that no one will want to give you money to turn around and give it to Donald Trump. My alma mater is dead to me.
December 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Yes, Northwestern and @medillschool.bsky.social, go hide in shame. You realize that no one will want to give you money to turn around and give it to Donald Trump. My alma mater is dead to me.
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Yo Metra why do you not shovel the entrances to your stations?
December 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Yo Metra why do you not shovel the entrances to your stations?
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Thank you to the people who did not plow their sidewalks. Now we all have to deal with the consequences of your inaction for the next week
December 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thank you to the people who did not plow their sidewalks. Now we all have to deal with the consequences of your inaction for the next week
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For the first time a U.S. county is making their guaranteed income program permanent.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved $7.5 million to continue its guaranteed income program.
Each month over 3,000 households will get an unconditional $500.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved $7.5 million to continue its guaranteed income program.
Each month over 3,000 households will get an unconditional $500.
December 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
For the first time a U.S. county is making their guaranteed income program permanent.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved $7.5 million to continue its guaranteed income program.
Each month over 3,000 households will get an unconditional $500.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved $7.5 million to continue its guaranteed income program.
Each month over 3,000 households will get an unconditional $500.
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Can someone who FOIAs figure out if anybody in Chicago ever actually gets fined for not shoveling the snow off their sidewalks? Because in my experience, if you report it via 311, they check in 3 weeks after the snow has melted and then close the ticket.
December 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Can someone who FOIAs figure out if anybody in Chicago ever actually gets fined for not shoveling the snow off their sidewalks? Because in my experience, if you report it via 311, they check in 3 weeks after the snow has melted and then close the ticket.
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Chicago spent more than $212 million on overtime for members of the Chicago Police Department in the first 10 months of 2025 — 6% more than the amount Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to set aside for police overtime in all of 2026, records show. https://to.wttw.com/49QGPU6
Chicago Spent $212M on Police Overtime So Far This Year, 6% More Than New Limit Set for 2026
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling told the Chicago City Council on Nov. 5 that he was confident that CPD would be able to spend no more than $200 million on overtime in 2026.
to.wttw.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Chicago spent more than $212 million on overtime for members of the Chicago Police Department in the first 10 months of 2025 — 6% more than the amount Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to set aside for police overtime in all of 2026, records show. https://to.wttw.com/49QGPU6
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CPD is on track to spend at least $241 million on overtime by the end of 2025, according to a WTTW analysis based on data published by Chicago's inspector general.
Chicago spent more than $212 million on overtime for members of the Chicago Police Department in the first 10 months of 2025 — 6% more than the amount Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to set aside for police overtime in all of 2026, records show. https://to.wttw.com/49QGPU6
Chicago Spent $212M on Police Overtime So Far This Year, 6% More Than New Limit Set for 2026
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling told the Chicago City Council on Nov. 5 that he was confident that CPD would be able to spend no more than $200 million on overtime in 2026.
to.wttw.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
CPD is on track to spend at least $241 million on overtime by the end of 2025, according to a WTTW analysis based on data published by Chicago's inspector general.
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The T’s dedication to slow zone removal has led to pretty dramatic ridership improvements. It’s a model that should be emulated elsewhere.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The T’s dedication to slow zone removal has led to pretty dramatic ridership improvements. It’s a model that should be emulated elsewhere.
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many of the states with universities that have entered into "agreements" with the regime have robust civil rights laws, including protection against discrimination on the basis of gender identity/expression. the Illinois Attorney General could make an example out of Northwestern. he really should.
December 1, 2025 at 5:14 AM
many of the states with universities that have entered into "agreements" with the regime have robust civil rights laws, including protection against discrimination on the basis of gender identity/expression. the Illinois Attorney General could make an example out of Northwestern. he really should.
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Northwestern University offered bland reassurance to trans students and faculty after signing a deal with the Trump administration that sacrificed them for restored funding.
More here from the peerless @valorievandieman.bsky.social:
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
More here from the peerless @valorievandieman.bsky.social:
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Northwestern Folds to Pressure, Betraying Trans Students — Assigned
Leading Off: Northwestern University reached an agreement with the Department of Education on Friday to restore federal funding which would remove virtually all protections for transgender students an...
www.assignedmedia.org
December 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Northwestern University offered bland reassurance to trans students and faculty after signing a deal with the Trump administration that sacrificed them for restored funding.
More here from the peerless @valorievandieman.bsky.social:
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
More here from the peerless @valorievandieman.bsky.social:
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
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Barely deserves being commented on because everyone who says so is obviously full of shit, but Louisiana has a Republican trifecta in its state house and New Orleans is not a sanctuary city and they’re still doing this anyway. Ray Lopez’s collaboration strategy does not work
"The operation dubbed “Swamp Sweep,” which aims to arrest 5,000 people, is centered in liberal New Orleans and is the latest federal immigration enforcement operation to target a Democratic-run city as President Trump’s administration pursues its mass deportation agenda."
A federal immigration crackdown is coming to New Orleans. Here's what to know
About 250 federal border agents plan to begin a months-long immigration crackdown in southeast Louisiana, centered in New Orleans, and into Mississippi dubbed 'Swamp Sweep.'
www.latimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Barely deserves being commented on because everyone who says so is obviously full of shit, but Louisiana has a Republican trifecta in its state house and New Orleans is not a sanctuary city and they’re still doing this anyway. Ray Lopez’s collaboration strategy does not work
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We must keep calling out those that cave to the Trump Admin, and the latest is Northwestern.
As part of their "deal," NU will pay $75 million, stop vital research, renege on agreements with its students over the war in Gaza, and more.
Throwing your students under the bus to please Trump. Shameful.
As part of their "deal," NU will pay $75 million, stop vital research, renege on agreements with its students over the war in Gaza, and more.
Throwing your students under the bus to please Trump. Shameful.
Northwestern Agrees to a Deal With Trump Administration
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
We must keep calling out those that cave to the Trump Admin, and the latest is Northwestern.
As part of their "deal," NU will pay $75 million, stop vital research, renege on agreements with its students over the war in Gaza, and more.
Throwing your students under the bus to please Trump. Shameful.
As part of their "deal," NU will pay $75 million, stop vital research, renege on agreements with its students over the war in Gaza, and more.
Throwing your students under the bus to please Trump. Shameful.
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the fact that nick fuentes isn’t here but ms rachel is illustrates perfectly that groups like this don’t actually care about antisemitism at all
December 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
the fact that nick fuentes isn’t here but ms rachel is illustrates perfectly that groups like this don’t actually care about antisemitism at all
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“The USDA’s new eligibility guidance violates the law and harms the state’s ability to provide vital services to residents in need.”
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Illinois sues USDA to block changes to SNAP eligibility of immigrants
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a lawsuit challenging new federal guidance that makes some legal immigrants ineligible for food aid.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“The USDA’s new eligibility guidance violates the law and harms the state’s ability to provide vital services to residents in need.”
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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Anyone in city government who makes noises about "efficiencies" or "savings" while simultaneously pledging no reductions in CPD spending is either kidding themselves or kidding you.
You cannot meaningfully shrink a budget without touching its largest operating expenses and debt drivers.
You cannot meaningfully shrink a budget without touching its largest operating expenses and debt drivers.
November 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Anyone in city government who makes noises about "efficiencies" or "savings" while simultaneously pledging no reductions in CPD spending is either kidding themselves or kidding you.
You cannot meaningfully shrink a budget without touching its largest operating expenses and debt drivers.
You cannot meaningfully shrink a budget without touching its largest operating expenses and debt drivers.
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And to be clear, the mayor's 2026 proposal is not just a "no police cuts" budget -- it's a budget in which CPD (already the city's most expensive dept. by far) received a larger year-over-year net increase of non-grant funds than any other dept.
Larger than most other departments' entire budgets!
Larger than most other departments' entire budgets!
November 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
And to be clear, the mayor's 2026 proposal is not just a "no police cuts" budget -- it's a budget in which CPD (already the city's most expensive dept. by far) received a larger year-over-year net increase of non-grant funds than any other dept.
Larger than most other departments' entire budgets!
Larger than most other departments' entire budgets!
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1.5% of CPDs budget increase would be enough to fund all the cuts to the library
And to be clear, the mayor's 2026 proposal is not just a "no police cuts" budget -- it's a budget in which CPD (already the city's most expensive dept. by far) received a larger year-over-year net increase of non-grant funds than any other dept.
Larger than most other departments' entire budgets!
Larger than most other departments' entire budgets!
November 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
1.5% of CPDs budget increase would be enough to fund all the cuts to the library
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The city's new capacity limit at Christkindlmarket poses an "existential threat" to the popular holiday destination, organizers say.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/30/c...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/30/c...
November 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The city's new capacity limit at Christkindlmarket poses an "existential threat" to the popular holiday destination, organizers say.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/30/c...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/30/c...
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Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez has filed FEC paperwork to run for Congress in IL-04 as an independent, for the seat Chuy García is vacating. To even make the ballot he’ll need a massive number of signatures, I've heard at least 11,000.
November 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez has filed FEC paperwork to run for Congress in IL-04 as an independent, for the seat Chuy García is vacating. To even make the ballot he’ll need a massive number of signatures, I've heard at least 11,000.
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Sales are way down, vendors are angry and holding a press conference about it today at 1:00. They have appealed to the mayor to increase entrance numbers.
November 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Sales are way down, vendors are angry and holding a press conference about it today at 1:00. They have appealed to the mayor to increase entrance numbers.
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Chicago Christkindlmarkt update: Due to severe overcrowding in past years, OEMC has reduced entrance capacity 80% (!!) from 5,000 to 1,000 people. This has caused very long lines and a deserted feel once you got in. 🧵
(Photo is from last year)
(Photo is from last year)
November 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Chicago Christkindlmarkt update: Due to severe overcrowding in past years, OEMC has reduced entrance capacity 80% (!!) from 5,000 to 1,000 people. This has caused very long lines and a deserted feel once you got in. 🧵
(Photo is from last year)
(Photo is from last year)
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Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas is in real danger of getting kicked off the ballot by progressive challenger Juanita Irizarry. A records exam found him 273 signatures short. He is trying to rehabilitate signatures before his 12/5 election board hearing, but it will be tough.
November 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas is in real danger of getting kicked off the ballot by progressive challenger Juanita Irizarry. A records exam found him 273 signatures short. He is trying to rehabilitate signatures before his 12/5 election board hearing, but it will be tough.
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Chicago hospitals funnel patients into long-lasting guardianships. Patients pay price as “profit motive” often leaves them “out of money in no time.” Read part 2 of stellar @chicagotribune.com investigation by Emily Hoerner Christy Gutowski and Lisa Schencker
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/30/h...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/30/h...
When hospitals choose private guardians, patients pay the price
When Chicago hospitals seek guardians for patients with assets, a law firm and a private care management organization get nearly all the business.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Chicago hospitals funnel patients into long-lasting guardianships. Patients pay price as “profit motive” often leaves them “out of money in no time.” Read part 2 of stellar @chicagotribune.com investigation by Emily Hoerner Christy Gutowski and Lisa Schencker
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/30/h...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/30/h...
