Chicago Black Sky
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Avid news reader who sees many overlooked Chicago stories affecting/about Black ppl. I saw a few #ChicagoBlackSky and #BlackSkyChicago but no account, so I opened one. Sharing news and politics I think should have 👀 on it. Moderator: shamontiel.bsky.social
#HappyThanksgiving from me to you, Chicago
November 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
#HappyThanksgiving from me to you, Chicago
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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. I join my fellow AGs in asking the court to block this unlawful guidance and protect vulnerable families: tinyurl.com/msvrvybj
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The USDA’s new eligibility guidance violates the law and harms the state’s ability to provide vital services to residents in need. I join my fellow AGs in asking the court to block this unlawful guidance and protect vulnerable families: tinyurl.com/msvrvybj
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I'm not talking about that I'm talking about this:
Building raided by ICE now ‘falling apart from the inside out,’ South Shore residents say • The TRiiBE
“No one paid attention to the fact that people were living here without heat before ICE came,” said Infiniti Gant, a housing organizer with Southside Together. “People were living here with mice and r...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I'm not talking about that I'm talking about this:
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Trump and House Republicans are pushing to ban states' ability to place safety guardrails on AI.
That could be disastrous for your:
—Kids' safety online
—Data privacy
—Energy bill
But it would be good for:
—Big Tech
Trump’s priorities. Not yours.
That could be disastrous for your:
—Kids' safety online
—Data privacy
—Energy bill
But it would be good for:
—Big Tech
Trump’s priorities. Not yours.
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Trump and House Republicans are pushing to ban states' ability to place safety guardrails on AI.
That could be disastrous for your:
—Kids' safety online
—Data privacy
—Energy bill
But it would be good for:
—Big Tech
Trump’s priorities. Not yours.
That could be disastrous for your:
—Kids' safety online
—Data privacy
—Energy bill
But it would be good for:
—Big Tech
Trump’s priorities. Not yours.
Tenants of South Shore building plagued by ICE raid demand repairs and stipends. No heat. ICE broke lights. Building been in disarray already but ICE made it worse.
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Tenants of South Shore building plagued by CBP raid, financial issues demand repairs and stipends
There are new calls for help for the families living in a troubled building on Chicago's South Side.
abc7chicago.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Tenants of South Shore building plagued by ICE raid demand repairs and stipends. No heat. ICE broke lights. Building been in disarray already but ICE made it worse.
abc7chicago.com/post/tenants...
abc7chicago.com/post/tenants...
Finding local Black-owned businesses is a little tougher, but I can do it online. My favorite grocery stores are community-owned and Latino-owned so that part has been happening for the past couple years.
Mass Blackout: November 25-December 2
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Mass Blackout: November 25-December 2
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Mass Black Out November 25-Dec 2 #goBlack #supportBlackbusinesses #supportLatinobusinesses #golocal
YouTube video by TRINITYCHGO
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November 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Finding local Black-owned businesses is a little tougher, but I can do it online. My favorite grocery stores are community-owned and Latino-owned so that part has been happening for the past couple years.
Mass Blackout: November 25-December 2
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Mass Blackout: November 25-December 2
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Chicago Department of Housing’s (DOH) 2025-2026 Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHRP) is scheduled to begin on November 1st. EHRP offers income-eligible Chicagoland owner-occupied properties with direct assistance to repair their furnace or boiler heating system.
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www.chicago.gov
November 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Chicago Department of Housing’s (DOH) 2025-2026 Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHRP) is scheduled to begin on November 1st. EHRP offers income-eligible Chicagoland owner-occupied properties with direct assistance to repair their furnace or boiler heating system.
www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
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Turkey Giveaway: Chicago Bears defensive tackle Chris Williams (#91) will help distribute 300 donated turkeys to neighbors.
When: Wednesday, November 26, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Where: Nourishing Hope – Sheridan Market (3945 N. Sheridan Rd.) #blacksky (via @andrefor40th.bsky.social newsletter)
When: Wednesday, November 26, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Where: Nourishing Hope – Sheridan Market (3945 N. Sheridan Rd.) #blacksky (via @andrefor40th.bsky.social newsletter)
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Turkey Giveaway: Chicago Bears defensive tackle Chris Williams (#91) will help distribute 300 donated turkeys to neighbors.
When: Wednesday, November 26, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Where: Nourishing Hope – Sheridan Market (3945 N. Sheridan Rd.) #blacksky (via @andrefor40th.bsky.social newsletter)
When: Wednesday, November 26, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Where: Nourishing Hope – Sheridan Market (3945 N. Sheridan Rd.) #blacksky (via @andrefor40th.bsky.social newsletter)
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You shouldn’t be burdened with financial uncertainty just because you got sick.
While the Trump administration is causing chaos and making health care unaffordable for working families, in Illinois, we are working to ease the financial burden for the most vulnerable.
While the Trump administration is causing chaos and making health care unaffordable for working families, in Illinois, we are working to ease the financial burden for the most vulnerable.
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
You shouldn’t be burdened with financial uncertainty just because you got sick.
While the Trump administration is causing chaos and making health care unaffordable for working families, in Illinois, we are working to ease the financial burden for the most vulnerable.
While the Trump administration is causing chaos and making health care unaffordable for working families, in Illinois, we are working to ease the financial burden for the most vulnerable.
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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that digital drivers licenses and IDs will begin to be available to Illinois residents on Wednesday.
Digital driver's licenses, IDs available to Illinois residents starting Wednesday
www.wbez.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that digital drivers licenses and IDs will begin to be available to Illinois residents on Wednesday.
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A Justice Department lawyer told a judge Tuesday that only four people were being held inside the west suburban immigration holding facility; last week 20 people were there.
Broadview ICE facility population dwindles as feds shift focus from Chicago
www.wbez.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
A Justice Department lawyer told a judge Tuesday that only four people were being held inside the west suburban immigration holding facility; last week 20 people were there.
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Listen: Terminally ill residents with a prognosis of six months to live could get physician prescribed drugs to end their lives if Governor Pritzker signs a bill that passed the Illinois legislature Oct. 31.
Illinois could soon become a ‘right to die’ state
www.wbez.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Listen: Terminally ill residents with a prognosis of six months to live could get physician prescribed drugs to end their lives if Governor Pritzker signs a bill that passed the Illinois legislature Oct. 31.
About 300 Illinois National Guard personnel will remain activated in Chicago, while the number of Oregon National Guard forces in Portland will be reduced from 200 to 100, the defense official said.
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Hundreds of National Guard troops will leave Portland and Chicago
The decision by the Defense Department comes as Guard deployments in Chicago and Portland have been stalled for weeks by the courts.
www.npr.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:47 AM
About 300 Illinois National Guard personnel will remain activated in Chicago, while the number of Oregon National Guard forces in Portland will be reduced from 200 to 100, the defense official said.
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Non-violence is the only path right now. They want *firing back* in order to declare martial law. We are winning by being peaceful and exposing their cruelty and barbarism. Great job in Chicago! Major victory!
November 16, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Non-violence is the only path right now. They want *firing back* in order to declare martial law. We are winning by being peaceful and exposing their cruelty and barbarism. Great job in Chicago! Major victory!
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For the past two months, they've been doing exactly this same shit in Chicago. We *fought* back, but we never *fired* back. The result is that a Federal judge just ordered the release of over 600 detainees, and our community is even more organized than before.
November 16, 2025 at 2:01 AM
For the past two months, they've been doing exactly this same shit in Chicago. We *fought* back, but we never *fired* back. The result is that a Federal judge just ordered the release of over 600 detainees, and our community is even more organized than before.
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So many wins for Chicago Public Library for me. Pay for composting? Nah, my library has a dropoff. Need to do research for plants and birds column? CPL has me covered.
November 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
So many wins for Chicago Public Library for me. Pay for composting? Nah, my library has a dropoff. Need to do research for plants and birds column? CPL has me covered.
The 200 federalized California National Guard members sent to Portland, Oregon, and another 200 federalized Texas National Guard members sent to Chicago will return to their home states, according to two U.S. officials. abcnews.go.com/US/texas-cal...
Texas, California National Guard members to leave Portland and Chicago
The federalized California and Texas National Guard members sent to Portland and Chicago will return to their home states, according to two U.S. officials.
abcnews.go.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The 200 federalized California National Guard members sent to Portland, Oregon, and another 200 federalized Texas National Guard members sent to Chicago will return to their home states, according to two U.S. officials. abcnews.go.com/US/texas-cal...
Protesters Keep Getting Arrested At Broadview By State Police Despite Promise To Protect Free Speech blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/12/p...
Protesters Keep Getting Arrested At Broadview By State Police Despite Promise To Protect Free Speech
About 80 protesters have been arrested at the ICE facility since barricades went up. Protesters and legal observers say the arrests run counter to the state’s stated goals of ensuring public safety an...
blockclubchicago.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Protesters Keep Getting Arrested At Broadview By State Police Despite Promise To Protect Free Speech blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/12/p...
The City of Chicago has sued the U.S. Department of Justice over community policing hiring grant restrictions, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office announced Wednesday. The lawsuit challenges unlawful DEI conditions on a $6.25 million community policing award.
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City of Chicago sues Department of Justice over DEI restrictions on community policing hiring grant
The City of Chicago has sued the U.S. Department of Justice, challenging unlawful DEI conditions on a $6.25 million community policing award, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office announced Wednesday.
abc7chicago.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The City of Chicago has sued the U.S. Department of Justice over community policing hiring grant restrictions, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office announced Wednesday. The lawsuit challenges unlawful DEI conditions on a $6.25 million community policing award.
abc7chicago.com/post/city-ch...
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The cyclists arrive at sunrise, rolling through Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods and stopping at tamale carts, elote stands and candy stalls. They buy every tamale, every corn cob, every bundle of sweets. Then they deliver it to shelters and families in need. abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid immigration crackdown
Across Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods, fear of a federal immigration crackdown has emptied the streets
abcnews.go.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The cyclists arrive at sunrise, rolling through Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods and stopping at tamale carts, elote stands and candy stalls. They buy every tamale, every corn cob, every bundle of sweets. Then they deliver it to shelters and families in need. abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
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Artists including Lorde, Björk and Massive Attack have joined an international initiative to geo-block their music from being streamed in Israel. n.pr/4qUTLhC
Why more than 1,000 musicians are boycotting Israel with 'No Music for Genocide'
Artists including Lorde, Björk and Massive Attack have joined an international initiative to geo-block their music from being streamed in Israel.
n.pr
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Artists including Lorde, Björk and Massive Attack have joined an international initiative to geo-block their music from being streamed in Israel. n.pr/4qUTLhC
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ICE and Noem are turning Chicago into the hellscape they always pretended it was. They are trying to destroy a great American city. They are the enemy from within.
November 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
ICE and Noem are turning Chicago into the hellscape they always pretended it was. They are trying to destroy a great American city. They are the enemy from within.
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This is the America that a lot of White Americans have known. Non-whites have been well aware of this America for some time.
November 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This is the America that a lot of White Americans have known. Non-whites have been well aware of this America for some time.
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And Proud Boys. Isn't it odd how they suddenly disappeared? That's because they are ICE.
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
And Proud Boys. Isn't it odd how they suddenly disappeared? That's because they are ICE.
With ICE harassing Chicagoans, scheduling home repairs gets complicated ~ From a handyman to a high school friend, how can Black women protect minority men from being attacked?
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With ICE harassing Chicagoans, scheduling home repairs gets complicated
From a handyman to a high school friend, how can Black women protect minority men from being attacked?
idoseecolor.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
With ICE harassing Chicagoans, scheduling home repairs gets complicated ~ From a handyman to a high school friend, how can Black women protect minority men from being attacked?
idoseecolor.substack.com/p/ice-chicag...
idoseecolor.substack.com/p/ice-chicag...