Chris Tatak
@ctatak.bsky.social
Chicago marathon finisher (2022) and avid Chicago sports fan (Go Cubs, Bears, Bulls). Father of 3 very active children. Early riser.
Just amazing
December 21, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Just amazing
I still can not believe that the Bears won that game. Literally unbelievable.
December 21, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I still can not believe that the Bears won that game. Literally unbelievable.
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Disrespectful and insulting.
According to Donald Trump, nursing isn't a professional degree.
The bottom line? The entire nation, including Illinois, needs more nurses — this decision makes it even harder than ever for them to get the support they need.
According to Donald Trump, nursing isn't a professional degree.
The bottom line? The entire nation, including Illinois, needs more nurses — this decision makes it even harder than ever for them to get the support they need.
Trump Administration Moves to Exclude Nursing From Professional Degrees, Set New Student Loan Limits
The proposal has drawn pushback from the nursing community, which argues the reclassification could limit students’ financial access to advanced nursing degrees.
news.wttw.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Disrespectful and insulting.
According to Donald Trump, nursing isn't a professional degree.
The bottom line? The entire nation, including Illinois, needs more nurses — this decision makes it even harder than ever for them to get the support they need.
According to Donald Trump, nursing isn't a professional degree.
The bottom line? The entire nation, including Illinois, needs more nurses — this decision makes it even harder than ever for them to get the support they need.
Nothing like doing a little light aluminum machining in the garage for a Christmas gift when it’s 20 degrees outside.
December 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Nothing like doing a little light aluminum machining in the garage for a Christmas gift when it’s 20 degrees outside.
Did not expect 6” of snow this morning
December 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Did not expect 6” of snow this morning
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Donald Trump just removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the list of free entry days at national parks.
They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.
They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Donald Trump just removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the list of free entry days at national parks.
They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.
They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.
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An Edison Park deli has received an outpouring of support from the community, including from Cubs icon Anthony Rizzo, after an armed robbery in November.
Ex-Cub Anthony Rizzo shows support for Edison Park deli after armed robbery
chicago.suntimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
An Edison Park deli has received an outpouring of support from the community, including from Cubs icon Anthony Rizzo, after an armed robbery in November.
Super Bowl Shuffle documentary on HBO was ok. Had higher hopes than what was ultimately delivered. 5 out of 10.
November 26, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Super Bowl Shuffle documentary on HBO was ok. Had higher hopes than what was ultimately delivered. 5 out of 10.
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Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois’ many natural treasures, where families can go to enjoy the great outdoors.
$18 million trail improvement project planned at Starved Rock State Park
Illinois will invest $18 million in 2026 to improve trails at Starved Rock State Park and boost visitor safety at the state’s most visited park.
www.wqad.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois’ many natural treasures, where families can go to enjoy the great outdoors.
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Anbernic RG DS preorder is $90.99 at Aliexpress/Anbernic Official Store w/ code US1811 (free shipping to USA) buff.ly/ETmtATj #ad
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Anbernic RG DS preorder is $90.99 at Aliexpress/Anbernic Official Store w/ code US1811 (free shipping to USA) buff.ly/ETmtATj #ad
Fourth and one with multiple timeouts, why not use one and get the play call correct? Ah well, I’m happier #GB messed up and hoping for the loss.
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Fourth and one with multiple timeouts, why not use one and get the play call correct? Ah well, I’m happier #GB messed up and hoping for the loss.
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Grand Theft Auto VI delayed to Nov 19, 2026 www.rockstargames.com/newswire/art...
November 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Grand Theft Auto VI delayed to Nov 19, 2026 www.rockstargames.com/newswire/art...
Due to the @ign.com podcast NVC with @brianaltano.bsky.social @loganjplant.bsky.social and Seth (sorry, couldn’t find your user) I have now played Ball X Pit on gamepass and after a “lost” hour, I needed to stop progress there and buy it on my Switch 2.
October 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Due to the @ign.com podcast NVC with @brianaltano.bsky.social @loganjplant.bsky.social and Seth (sorry, couldn’t find your user) I have now played Ball X Pit on gamepass and after a “lost” hour, I needed to stop progress there and buy it on my Switch 2.
Not a White Sox fan but I am going to have to buy something from their High-A affiliate. What an awesome alternate.
https://news.sportslogos.net/2025/10/18/winston-salem-dash-to-play-as-carolina-reapers/baseball/
Thanks for the post @sportslogos.net
Also, this is for @snchalmers.bsky.social
https://news.sportslogos.net/2025/10/18/winston-salem-dash-to-play-as-carolina-reapers/baseball/
Thanks for the post @sportslogos.net
Also, this is for @snchalmers.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Not a White Sox fan but I am going to have to buy something from their High-A affiliate. What an awesome alternate.
https://news.sportslogos.net/2025/10/18/winston-salem-dash-to-play-as-carolina-reapers/baseball/
Thanks for the post @sportslogos.net
Also, this is for @snchalmers.bsky.social
https://news.sportslogos.net/2025/10/18/winston-salem-dash-to-play-as-carolina-reapers/baseball/
Thanks for the post @sportslogos.net
Also, this is for @snchalmers.bsky.social
Today until the beginning of November, I am a Blue Jays / Mariners fan.
October 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Today until the beginning of November, I am a Blue Jays / Mariners fan.
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Don’t like taking Boyd out after that strikeout. Let him finish the 5th
October 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Don’t like taking Boyd out after that strikeout. Let him finish the 5th
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The AL's representative in the World Series will either be the Tigers (haven't been since 2012), Blue Jays (haven't been since 1993), or the Mariners (have never played in a World Series).
October 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
The AL's representative in the World Series will either be the Tigers (haven't been since 2012), Blue Jays (haven't been since 1993), or the Mariners (have never played in a World Series).
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Cubs beat the Brewers, 4-3, to force Game 4 tomorrow night at Wrigley.
If the Phillies get swept in LA, first pitch will be 6:08 p.m. If Phillies win tonight, Cubs-Brewers Game 4 will be at 8:08 p.m.
If the Phillies get swept in LA, first pitch will be 6:08 p.m. If Phillies win tonight, Cubs-Brewers Game 4 will be at 8:08 p.m.
October 9, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Cubs beat the Brewers, 4-3, to force Game 4 tomorrow night at Wrigley.
If the Phillies get swept in LA, first pitch will be 6:08 p.m. If Phillies win tonight, Cubs-Brewers Game 4 will be at 8:08 p.m.
If the Phillies get swept in LA, first pitch will be 6:08 p.m. If Phillies win tonight, Cubs-Brewers Game 4 will be at 8:08 p.m.
Do the Cubs know they can score in more than just one inning?
October 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Do the Cubs know they can score in more than just one inning?
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I will not back down.
Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.
What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?
Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.
What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?
October 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I will not back down.
Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.
What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?
Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.
What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?
That might be it for me tonight. Can’t stand this lack of pitching.
October 7, 2025 at 2:40 AM
That might be it for me tonight. Can’t stand this lack of pitching.
Are the Cubs allowed to score more than 3 runs a game in the postseason? I see other teams can.
October 7, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Are the Cubs allowed to score more than 3 runs a game in the postseason? I see other teams can.
Is the season over? Come on Cubs, what is going on in games 1 & 2?
October 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Is the season over? Come on Cubs, what is going on in games 1 & 2?
The Cubs game is on HBO Max, but apparently I don’t have the right kind of HBO for the love games? I didn’t know this was even a thing.
October 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The Cubs game is on HBO Max, but apparently I don’t have the right kind of HBO for the love games? I didn’t know this was even a thing.