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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 1d

2025 Chicago marathon sign of the route….so far.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 4d

Undisclosed location. Drinking a beer.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 11d

In niche Chicago things I find hilarious CPD has apparently contracted with a company called “Fast Eddie’s Towing” for special event tows.

Had no idea retired Alderman Vrdolyak had expanded into “fee based involuntary vehicle relocation” work.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 19d

You know what they call eating that entire @Ricobenes breaded steak sandwich covered in cheese, sauce, and hot peppers without getting any of it on the white dress shirt you’re wearing?

PROFESSIONALISM!

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 19d

In the most Chicago thing I will tweet today I just learned @AureliosPizza co-sponsored the Pope Leo XIV Mass at Sox Park.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 21d

Chicago AlleyHenge.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 21d

Undisclosed Loop location. Drank a @halfacrebeer.bsky.social beer. Researching emergency libation locations in advance of the 2026 City of Chicago budget hearings.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 21d

Today in City Council BS. @chialderwoman.bsky.social
& Chair Rodriguez are holding hearing on a worker safety ordinance & debating a substitute (revised) draft THAT ISN'T PUBLICLY POSTED.

This is BS. City Council needs to stop voting on hidden drafts! chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matt...

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The SoFo Tap @thesofotap.bsky.social · 22d

Keep calm and karaoke on! 🎙️ BEARAOKE is back TONIGHT with @bearaokewrhettbutlah—a night full of ballads, bops and of course... bears! The singing starts at 9pm, so pick up your friends, pick a song and get ready to take the stage!

🍺 SUNDAY SPECIALS:
$5 Miller Lite Drafts
$6 New Amsterdam Cocktails

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 22d

The motion to withdraw was granted, but I do not see any filing indicating that Vallas has found a new attorney, despite these timelines.

ORDER
This cause coming to be heard on status of Laduzinsky & Associates, P.C.'s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff's and for setting of briefing schedule on Defendants' Motions for Summary Judgment, counsel for Plaintiff, and Defendants appearing via Zoom Conference, the Court having jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter, and being advised in the premises:

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. Laduzinsky & Associates, P.C. Motion to Withdraw is granted and is allowed to withdraw as counsel of record for Plaintiff, Paul Vallas. Paul Vallas is granted 21 days until September 9, 2025 to retain counsel to file an appearance on his behalf or file an appearance on his own behalf;

2. Plaintiff shall file his Response to the Defendants' Motions for Summary Judgment on or before October 7, 2025;

3. Defendants shall file their Reply in Support of their Motions for Summary Judgment on or before November 4, 2025; and

4. This matter is set for a clerk status via email on November 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. on Defendants' Motions for Summary Judgment.

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 22d

Random update amid everything else, but I need y'all to know that Paul Vallas' attorney quit on him last month, citing "Irreconcilable differences and disputes...between Vallas & Laduzinsky making Laduzinsky’s continued representation of Vallas impossible."

Screengrab of Vallas' attorney's motion to withdraw:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION
PAUL VALLAS d/b/a VALLAS FOR
MAYOR,
Plaintiff,
v.
CHIMAOBI ENYIA and NDI ARO
HOLDINGS, LLC f/k/a IKORO, LLC, an
Illinois limited liability company
Defendants.

Case No. 2023 CH 03943

MOTION TO WITHDRAW
Petitioner, Steven M. Laduzinsky and Laduzinsky & Associates, P.C., moves this Honorable Court pursuant to Rule 13 of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules and Rule 1.4(b) of the Rules of the Circuit Court of Cook County, to withdraw his Appearance on behalf of Plaintiff, Paul Vallas d/b/a Vallas for Mayor. In support of said motion, Petitioner, states as follows:
1. On April 20, 2023, Steven M. Laduzinsky (“Laduzinsky”) filed a Complaint for Accounting, Fraud, Unjust Enrichment and Breach of Contract on behalf of Plaintiff, Paul Vallas d/b/a Vallas for Mayor (“Vallas”).

2. Laduzinsky provided legal services and representation of Vallas from April 20, 2023 to May 8, 2025.

3. Irreconcilable differences and disputes have arisen between Vallas and Laduzinsky making Laduzinsky’s continued representation of Vallas impossible.

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 22d

Looking forward to another $5 BIPA check someday.

Cassie Creswell @cassiecreswell.bsky.social · 22d

“the team and its security service have been allegedly collecting biometric information in the form of facial recognition data without giving proper notice.” www.si.com/mlb/cubs/new...

Chicago Cubs And Wrigley Field Security Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

The Chicago Cubs and the company which provides security at Wrigley Field have found themselves at the center of a major lawsuit this week which alleges violati

www.si.com

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 21d

Chicago River at Wolf Point is all grown up.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · 27d

Not today squirrel! It has already been too weird today.

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Howard Beale @howardbeale.bsky.social · Sep 11

@chicagobars.bsky.social
#undisclosed-location

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Crashbonasera @crashbonasera.bsky.social · Sep 8

Enjoyed a Moors IPA at an undisclosed location yesterday. @chicagobars.bsky.social #BskyBeer #Drinklocal

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Jacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · Sep 8

There is simply no value to Democrats in helping with passing budgets or CRs when the administration claims limitless arbitrary impoundment and rescission powers.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Sep 8

Breaking news: The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid, potentially setting up the biggest test yet of the president’s authority over federal spending.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow it to freeze billions in foreign aid

The emergency request could set up a major test of the president’s assertion that he has the unilateral authority to block spending budgeted by Congress.

www.washingtonpost.com

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · Sep 5

Eye on Uptown earlier today…

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · Sep 3

We used to be a proper City.

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Fresh Stop Market just east of the Belmont Res/Brown/Purple @cta line has a nice selection of fine seasonal beverages in stock & ready to toast this glorious weather with.

#FreePlug #Oktoberfest 🍻

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · Sep 2

A federal appellate court ruled Tuesday that an Illinois state law banning concealed firearms on public transit systems does not violate the Second Amendment.

Banning concealed carry weapons on CTA, Metra does not violate Second Amendment, appellate court rules

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reverses a downstate judge's ruling that found the Illinois ban was unconstitutional.

buff.ly

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Bill Savage @rogersparkman.bsky.social · Aug 28

Been too long. Great service when an unanticipated huuuuge birthday party showed up and all wanted complicated mixed drinks. Somehow, alert bar staff took care of us simple beer drinkers in between various mules and -tinis. @chicagobars.bsky.social

Neon bar sign reading “STOP & DRINK LIQUOR HOUSE. Clark Street Ale House.” Neon not lit for STOP & D and House. Streetscape includes trees and brick buildings and Chicago and Cubs flags.

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Crashbonasera @crashbonasera.bsky.social · Aug 31

Enjoying a Revolution Strawberry Jacket at an undisclosed location @chicagobars.bsky.social #BskyBeer

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ChicagoBars @chicagobars.bsky.social · Sep 2

If I win the Powerball I’m buying all of you a beer.

And then I’m putting 10 lawyers and 20 nuns on perpetual retainer.

What is your billion dollar Powerball plan?

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