Andis Robeznieks
@andisrobeznieks.bsky.social
Chicagoan living in Uptown. North Side White Sox fan. Son & grandson of immigrants.
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The Rosehill herd in this morning's snowfall
December 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The Rosehill herd in this morning's snowfall
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Walking in Chicago's parks confirm's city's greatness
Walking in Chicago's parks confirm's city's greatness
Most people slow down when they retire. Chicago Public Schools veteran Patrick McCaughey ended up walking the perimeter of all the city's parks to test a poet's of high praise of strolling in such public spaces.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Walking in Chicago's parks confirm's city's greatness
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RIP Raul Malo of The Mavericks. Incredible singer. I had recently listening to 1994's WHAT A CRYING SHAME, one of my favorite 90s country records. Just listen to this guy's voice. Big time talent.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KON...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KON...
What A Crying Shame
YouTube video by The Mavericks - Topic
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December 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
RIP Raul Malo of The Mavericks. Incredible singer. I had recently listening to 1994's WHAT A CRYING SHAME, one of my favorite 90s country records. Just listen to this guy's voice. Big time talent.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KON...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KON...
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Raul Malo, the operatic vocalist and co-founder of the Grammy-winning, Latin-tinged country band the Mavericks, has died at age 60.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
December 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Raul Malo, the operatic vocalist and co-founder of the Grammy-winning, Latin-tinged country band the Mavericks, has died at age 60.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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The Ultimate Guide To Chicago Pizza 🍕 🍕
Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap
Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Ultimate Guide To Chicago Pizza 🍕 🍕
Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap
Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap
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This 100-year-old Chicago sausage maker helped put deep-dish pizza on the map. blockclubchi.co/4pTks4V
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This 100-year-old Chicago sausage maker helped put deep-dish pizza on the map. blockclubchi.co/4pTks4V
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Today’s action to weaken the birth-dose recommendation for the Hepatitis B vaccine disregards data supporting the effectiveness of the Hepatitis B vaccine, and creates confusion for parents about how best to protect their newborns. Full statement: spr.ly/633227f3XE
December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today’s action to weaken the birth-dose recommendation for the Hepatitis B vaccine disregards data supporting the effectiveness of the Hepatitis B vaccine, and creates confusion for parents about how best to protect their newborns. Full statement: spr.ly/633227f3XE
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Seriously, dude. Tweeting is NOT the answer when you’re a U.S. senator. Maybe try using some of the tools you actually have to fix the disaster you created by voting for RFK Jr.
December 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Seriously, dude. Tweeting is NOT the answer when you’re a U.S. senator. Maybe try using some of the tools you actually have to fix the disaster you created by voting for RFK Jr.
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Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions. n.pr/49F5HOn
New limits on school loans could narrow physician and nurse pipeline, educators warn
Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions.
n.pr
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions. n.pr/49F5HOn
Happy Birthday to Leeds native/adopted Chicagoan Sally Timms of the @Mekons.bsky.social
youtu.be/b3JTsn7xllI?...
youtu.be/b3JTsn7xllI?...
November 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Happy Birthday to Leeds native/adopted Chicagoan Sally Timms of the @Mekons.bsky.social
youtu.be/b3JTsn7xllI?...
youtu.be/b3JTsn7xllI?...
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Thanksgiving: I'm thankful for the marvelous Tom Waits song "Chicago" — and the fantastic new cover version by Mavis Staples — and for the chance to write about it. www.chicagomag.com/arts-culture...
Maybe Things Will Be Better in Chicago
A spirited Mavis Staples cover of Tom Waits‘s “Chicago” gives us reason to muse on music, migration, and our city.
www.chicagomag.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Thanksgiving: I'm thankful for the marvelous Tom Waits song "Chicago" — and the fantastic new cover version by Mavis Staples — and for the chance to write about it. www.chicagomag.com/arts-culture...
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OTD, the first day of filming on #StarTrek, ever: Cameras start rolling on "The Cage" as they shoot the scene where Dr. Boyce makes martinis for himself and Captain Pike in Pike's quarters. "Sometimes a man'll tell his bartender things he'll never tell his doctor."
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
OTD, the first day of filming on #StarTrek, ever: Cameras start rolling on "The Cage" as they shoot the scene where Dr. Boyce makes martinis for himself and Captain Pike in Pike's quarters. "Sometimes a man'll tell his bartender things he'll never tell his doctor."
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A spirited Mavis Staples cover of Tom Waits‘s “Chicago” gives @robertloerzel.bsky.social reason to muse on music, migration, and our city.
Maybe Things Will Be Better in Chicago
A spirited Mavis Staples cover of Tom Waits‘s “Chicago” gives us reason to muse on music, migration, and our city.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Sister JoAnn Persch served with the Sisters of Mercy for 73 years. On Nov. 1, Sister JoAnn was among the delegation denied entry to the Broadview ICE facility when they attempted to bring Communion to those detained inside.
Sister JoAnn Persch, longtime immigrant activist, dies at 91
chicago.suntimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Sister JoAnn Persch served with the Sisters of Mercy for 73 years. On Nov. 1, Sister JoAnn was among the delegation denied entry to the Broadview ICE facility when they attempted to bring Communion to those detained inside.
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The oldest brewery school in the United States said it would be relocating to Montreal, citing operational costs, industry trends and challenges with students obtaining U.S. visas.
Siebel Institute announces last call in Chicago — one that 'hurts,' says Chicago brewer
The oldest brewery school in the United States said it would be relocating to Montreal, citing operational costs, industry trends and challenges with students obtaining U.S. visas.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The oldest brewery school in the United States said it would be relocating to Montreal, citing operational costs, industry trends and challenges with students obtaining U.S. visas.
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Dunno; I heard* somewhere that the collective noun for "jagoffs" is "a Wrigleyville of jagoffs."
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After they came up with the collective noun “a murder of crows“ they should’ve just stopped coming up with collective nouns, because no collective noun will ever be cooler.
November 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Dunno; I heard* somewhere that the collective noun for "jagoffs" is "a Wrigleyville of jagoffs."
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Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, has died. She was 111.
"I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot," she told Congress in 2021.
Geoff Bennett has more.
"I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot," she told Congress in 2021.
Geoff Bennett has more.
November 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, has died. She was 111.
"I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot," she told Congress in 2021.
Geoff Bennett has more.
"I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot," she told Congress in 2021.
Geoff Bennett has more.
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In 2019, reggae legend Jimmy Cliff spoke to Rolling Stone about the lasting impact of 'The Harder They Come' and gave us his top 5️⃣ all-time favorite reggae albums.
Interview: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Interview: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
November 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In 2019, reggae legend Jimmy Cliff spoke to Rolling Stone about the lasting impact of 'The Harder They Come' and gave us his top 5️⃣ all-time favorite reggae albums.
Interview: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Interview: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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On that theme, fan asks about TJ Hooker and working with James Darren. Bill says he hasn't seen him in years, asks, is he still alive? Fan says Darren passed.
Bill: I'll see him soon.
Bill: I'll see him soon.
November 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
On that theme, fan asks about TJ Hooker and working with James Darren. Bill says he hasn't seen him in years, asks, is he still alive? Fan says Darren passed.
Bill: I'll see him soon.
Bill: I'll see him soon.
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Norm Van Lier montage for Ring Of Honor
November 23, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Norm Van Lier montage for Ring Of Honor
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Happy birthday to Alexander Siddig, who played Dr. Julian Bashir on all 7 seasons of #StarTrekDS9 (and one episode of #StarTrekTNG). He also directed two DS9 episodes, "Business as Usual" and "Profit and Lace." Do you have a favorite Bashir episode?
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy birthday to Alexander Siddig, who played Dr. Julian Bashir on all 7 seasons of #StarTrekDS9 (and one episode of #StarTrekTNG). He also directed two DS9 episodes, "Business as Usual" and "Profit and Lace." Do you have a favorite Bashir episode?
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Mind the 20-year Green Line gap.
Get on at one stop where the life expectancy is 87.
Head 5 stations west and the people in that Chicago neighborhood live on average to just 67 chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/...
Get on at one stop where the life expectancy is 87.
Head 5 stations west and the people in that Chicago neighborhood live on average to just 67 chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/...
As they live Chicago’s ‘Death Gap,’ a three-generation West Side family fights to end it
West Garfield Park residents are expected to live on average until 67 years old, compared to 87 in the Loop. This is the widest death gap in Chicago.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Mind the 20-year Green Line gap.
Get on at one stop where the life expectancy is 87.
Head 5 stations west and the people in that Chicago neighborhood live on average to just 67 chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/...
Get on at one stop where the life expectancy is 87.
Head 5 stations west and the people in that Chicago neighborhood live on average to just 67 chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/...