@chicagogirl.bsky.social
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(WSJ) Data from the Chicago Business Barometer is not encouraging re: business in the US, showing business contraction, order backlogs rising, supplier deliveries declining, with the employment measurement at the lowest since May 2009. Nice job, Trump.
www.wsj.com/economy/chic...
www.wsj.com/economy/chic...
Chicago Business Barometer Rebounds in December But Remains at Contraction Level
The employment measurement was 43.5, up 7.2 points from November and higher than economists expected.
www.wsj.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
(WSJ) Data from the Chicago Business Barometer is not encouraging re: business in the US, showing business contraction, order backlogs rising, supplier deliveries declining, with the employment measurement at the lowest since May 2009. Nice job, Trump.
www.wsj.com/economy/chic...
www.wsj.com/economy/chic...
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A list of some of the most valuable fighters in the battle to preserve democracy.
The Best from Cities and States
Democracy outside of D.C. is in good hands
contrarian.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A list of some of the most valuable fighters in the battle to preserve democracy.
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The Chicago Bears, from Chicago—yes, those Bears, the ones you’re thinking of—have clinched the NFC North.
a bear is standing on its hind legs in a field .
Alt: a bear is standing on its hind legs in a field. He’s waving.
media.tenor.com
December 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Chicago Bears, from Chicago—yes, those Bears, the ones you’re thinking of—have clinched the NFC North.
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It didn’t make this story, but I interviewed Gov. JB Pritzker who ripped Homeland Security’s Tricia McLaughlin as someone who really is “fine with lying” and mocked Gregory Bovino as someone who “makes himself seem taller in his social media.” They’ve cracked at him for months.
December 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It didn’t make this story, but I interviewed Gov. JB Pritzker who ripped Homeland Security’s Tricia McLaughlin as someone who really is “fine with lying” and mocked Gregory Bovino as someone who “makes himself seem taller in his social media.” They’ve cracked at him for months.
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The Trump administration says it arrested 4,500 people in a mission targeting “the worst of the worst.” The reality is most of them were people with brown skin who were at the right place —their landscaping jobs, the hardware store, a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru— at the wrong time.
December 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Trump administration says it arrested 4,500 people in a mission targeting “the worst of the worst.” The reality is most of them were people with brown skin who were at the right place —their landscaping jobs, the hardware store, a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru— at the wrong time.
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64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz. Our team fanned out to cover the before, during and after of the federal government’s months-long raid on an American city. This is worth your time to understand the United States today
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/c...
64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz
President Donald Trump’s federal immigration enforcement operation led to most surreal autumn in Chicago history. What happened during those 64 days will be remembered for a long time.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz. Our team fanned out to cover the before, during and after of the federal government’s months-long raid on an American city. This is worth your time to understand the United States today
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/c...
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"Everywhere I went in Chicago, there were community members patrolling streets, following government agents, warning victims, and pushing back any way they could — and always, the whistles around their necks, the sign you’re around allies."
(via @hammerandhope.bsky.social)
(via @hammerandhope.bsky.social)
War at Home
A record of ICE’s assault on immigrants and the people’s resistance.
hammerandhope.org
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"Everywhere I went in Chicago, there were community members patrolling streets, following government agents, warning victims, and pushing back any way they could — and always, the whistles around their necks, the sign you’re around allies."
(via @hammerandhope.bsky.social)
(via @hammerandhope.bsky.social)
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“Abolish ICE” gets early nod from Mayor Brandon Johnson in annual Chicago snowplow contest. A story of our times, by @aliceyin.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/26/a...
‘Abolish ICE’ gets early nod from Mayor Brandon Johnson in annual Chicago snowplow contest
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has an early favorite in the city’s name-a-snowplow contest. He’s has signaled his support for “Abolish ICE” on social media.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
“Abolish ICE” gets early nod from Mayor Brandon Johnson in annual Chicago snowplow contest. A story of our times, by @aliceyin.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/26/a...
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Crying 🤣…In August, South Park writer @tobymorton.bsky.social anticipated that Trump will add his name to the Kennedy Center so he purchased the domain names for TrumpKennedyCenter.org and TrumpKennedyCenter.com with plans to troll Trump like he did with his Boebert site thehill.com/blogs/in-the...
December 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Crying 🤣…In August, South Park writer @tobymorton.bsky.social anticipated that Trump will add his name to the Kennedy Center so he purchased the domain names for TrumpKennedyCenter.org and TrumpKennedyCenter.com with plans to troll Trump like he did with his Boebert site thehill.com/blogs/in-the...
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has strong ties to Evanston - Evanston RoundTable
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has strong ties to Evanston - Evanston RoundTable
As a young girl, Mary Ann O'Rourke always knew Christmas was coming when she saw the large statue of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on the front lawn of a
evanstonroundtable.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has strong ties to Evanston - Evanston RoundTable
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ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
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Over 150 Cook County jail detainees spent Christmas morning singing, clapping and cheering as faith leaders offered religious messages of positivity.
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Rainbow PUSH deliver Christmas Mass messages at Cook County Jail
chicago.suntimes.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Over 150 Cook County jail detainees spent Christmas morning singing, clapping and cheering as faith leaders offered religious messages of positivity.
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The interfaith group has repeatedly sought entry to the building but has been turned away each time. During their latest effort, they said they wanted to offer “pastoral care” to Christians detained there for the holiday.
Faith leaders denied access to pray with detainees at Broadview ICE facility on Christmas Eve
chicago.suntimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The interfaith group has repeatedly sought entry to the building but has been turned away each time. During their latest effort, they said they wanted to offer “pastoral care” to Christians detained there for the holiday.
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Canada has affirmed its commitment to the people of Greenland. We are opening a consulate there in the spring. Canada is stepping up with Europe as the United States descends into rogue state threats.
December 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Canada has affirmed its commitment to the people of Greenland. We are opening a consulate there in the spring. Canada is stepping up with Europe as the United States descends into rogue state threats.
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Take some time over the next few days to watch my interview with Gov JB Pritzker. I think you will learn something about politics, elections and the fight for democracy. youtu.be/oA0uttMI5rc?...
The Resistance Blueprint | Gov. JB Pritzker
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Take some time over the next few days to watch my interview with Gov JB Pritzker. I think you will learn something about politics, elections and the fight for democracy. youtu.be/oA0uttMI5rc?...
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Trump’s problem is that so many Americans — including his MAGA base — believed that he’d expose a powerful global elite.
But every day it's becoming more and more clear that Trump is part of that global elite.
Expect him to lash out as the walls close in.
But every day it's becoming more and more clear that Trump is part of that global elite.
Expect him to lash out as the walls close in.
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Trump’s problem is that so many Americans — including his MAGA base — believed that he’d expose a powerful global elite.
But every day it's becoming more and more clear that Trump is part of that global elite.
Expect him to lash out as the walls close in.
But every day it's becoming more and more clear that Trump is part of that global elite.
Expect him to lash out as the walls close in.
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Looking for the truth about what it was like inside CECOT?
Earlier this year, we spoke to the men the Trump administration deported to El Salvador. Hear about what they endured, in their own words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8INs141xeQ
Earlier this year, we spoke to the men the Trump administration deported to El Salvador. Hear about what they endured, in their own words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8INs141xeQ
December 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Looking for the truth about what it was like inside CECOT?
Earlier this year, we spoke to the men the Trump administration deported to El Salvador. Hear about what they endured, in their own words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8INs141xeQ
Earlier this year, we spoke to the men the Trump administration deported to El Salvador. Hear about what they endured, in their own words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8INs141xeQ
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ICE has posted a video of Santa Claus arresting immigrants. Your government is hijacking a symbol of charity to spread fear and hate. it’s up to all of us to defeat these twisted fascists.
December 22, 2025 at 11:49 PM
ICE has posted a video of Santa Claus arresting immigrants. Your government is hijacking a symbol of charity to spread fear and hate. it’s up to all of us to defeat these twisted fascists.
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Tamales bring generations of Chicago chef’s family together for the holidays. blockclubchi.co/4pbv6TL
December 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Tamales bring generations of Chicago chef’s family together for the holidays. blockclubchi.co/4pbv6TL
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BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
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!! Here’s a link to full video of the 60 Minutes segment that Bari Weiss killed last minute, via @jasonparis.bsky.social:
is.gd/paU8Ko
(It was uploaded to the Global TV app in Canada, seemingly by accident, and has now been taken down)
is.gd/paU8Ko
(It was uploaded to the Global TV app in Canada, seemingly by accident, and has now been taken down)
December 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
!! Here’s a link to full video of the 60 Minutes segment that Bari Weiss killed last minute, via @jasonparis.bsky.social:
is.gd/paU8Ko
(It was uploaded to the Global TV app in Canada, seemingly by accident, and has now been taken down)
is.gd/paU8Ko
(It was uploaded to the Global TV app in Canada, seemingly by accident, and has now been taken down)
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Members of Congress visit Broadview ICE facility
https://www.europesays.com/us/465232/
BROADVIEW (WBBM Newsradio) — The ICE facility in the western suburbs that’s become the focus of protests over…#Chicago #ChicagoNews #us #news #usnews
https://www.europesays.com/us/465232/
BROADVIEW (WBBM Newsradio) — The ICE facility in the western suburbs that’s become the focus of protests over…#Chicago #ChicagoNews #us #news #usnews
Members of Congress visit Broadview ICE facility - United States
Four members of Congress from Chicago visited the ICE processing facility in Broadview - after a judge’s order affirmed their right to conduct unannounced visits on such facilities.
www.europesays.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Members of Congress visit Broadview ICE facility
https://www.europesays.com/us/465232/
BROADVIEW (WBBM Newsradio) — The ICE facility in the western suburbs that’s become the focus of protests over…#Chicago #ChicagoNews #us #news #usnews
https://www.europesays.com/us/465232/
BROADVIEW (WBBM Newsradio) — The ICE facility in the western suburbs that’s become the focus of protests over…#Chicago #ChicagoNews #us #news #usnews
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Damn, Bill Clinton just called Trump & Pam Bondi's bluff. Clinton released a statement calling on Bondi to release all of the Epstein files that mention him - including photos.
This is what a president with a spine looks like.
Meanwhile, Trump is having the FBI scrub his name from the files.
This is what a president with a spine looks like.
Meanwhile, Trump is having the FBI scrub his name from the files.
December 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Damn, Bill Clinton just called Trump & Pam Bondi's bluff. Clinton released a statement calling on Bondi to release all of the Epstein files that mention him - including photos.
This is what a president with a spine looks like.
Meanwhile, Trump is having the FBI scrub his name from the files.
This is what a president with a spine looks like.
Meanwhile, Trump is having the FBI scrub his name from the files.