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Dion McGill

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Chicagoan | Jiu-Jiteiro | Chicago District Councilor - views expressed are my own - retweets do not=endorsement

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 1d

Heard this is going down Friday and wanted to spread the word. Pretty sure I’m gonna swing through. Say hello if you see me!

Flyer for “Coffee and Conversations with District Councilor Dion McGill.” The event will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kusanya Cafe, 825 West 69th Street in Chicago. The flyer features a warm brown and cream color palette with a photo of a coffee cup and pastry. Text notes that there will be complimentary coffee and pastries while supplies last, courtesy of Kusanya Cafe. The flyer invites Englewood residents and anyone interested in public safety, accountability, or learning more about their District Council to attend.

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 1d

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 1d

Y'all who keep lecturing protesters to "not give them an excuse" need to pause for a minute. Imagine yourself telling a DV victim, "Be sure not to mouth off or make any mistakes so he won't hit you. Don't give him an excuse! It's what he wants!" That's what you fools sound like.

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for keeping folks informed. So infuriating.

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 3d

Say them out loud for everyone to see and know!!!!

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 4d

“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”

Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 4d

Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting.

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 4d

Well, we have completely different perspectives on this, but more power to you sir.

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 4d

Kudos to them. Such a stressful few hours I was there. Can’t imagine putting in all the time that they have. Kudos!

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 4d

Just got to Quik Trip a few moments ago. Every road to Broadview is blocked off by ISP and Broadview police.

Protestors be safe. This bottling in doesn’t feel good.
#broadview #protest

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 4d

I am here at the Broadview Detention. A large ISP contingent here. Just in the 30 minutes I’ve been here, it “feels” like ISP is working in concert with ICE officials. They also keep widening the perimeter on a crowd standing and chanting “peaceful protestors.”
This is not good.

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 4d

Unfortunately Governor, by all reports, this is not the condition on the grounds. ISP is allegedly working in concert with ICE and hurting protestors. What are you doing about it is the question?

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 5d

I love these neighbors!!!!

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 9d

Can we have an honest conversation about why we're still relying on coal energy? I have so many questions.

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Tiffany W @tiffany.thetriibe.com · 10d

Still thinking about the way Chicago indie media came together yesterday to demand Steve’s release.

That level of solidarity in such a crucial moment gives me hope.

What’s happening in Chicago is reaching people. Amanda Seales shared it on IG.

Tired, but encouraged to keep pushing.

Amanda Seales shared The TRiiBE story on her Instagram page

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 15d

Esta mañana denunciamos a ICE por secuestrar a nuestro vecino, Alejandro Fraire Valdez, y exigimos su liberación inmediata. Nuestras familias no deben vivir con miedo.

Comunicado completo aquí: linktr.ee/mcgillfor7th...

Dion McGill - 7th PD Council | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

I am the nominating committee member of the 7th Police District Council.

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 15d

This morning we are calling out ICE for abducting our neighbor, Alejandro Fraire Valdez, and demanding his immediate release. Families in our community should not live in fear.

Full press release here: linktr.ee/mcgillfor7th...
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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · Aug 29

In the face of repression, don’t shrink, be lion. When we stand in solidarity, we win.

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · Aug 29

It’s been a heavy week of news and hard conversations.

Chicago’s own Aight Bet says it best: Don’t Be Lyin, Be Lion. 🦁

What you give is what you get. Persistence beats resistance. Stand firm, test your fortitude, and step into the lions’ den together.

youtu.be/ZKkySaoEL8A?...

#chicago

AIGHT BET - "Dont Be Lyin. Be Lion."

YouTube video by Aight Bet

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · Aug 26

I served in the Illinois Army National Guard. I know what it means to patrol American streets. Trump’s threat to send the Guard to Chicago is political theater and an abuse of power.

Chicago belongs to its people, not to any man trying to play strongman.

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · Aug 20

Will be super interesting to see how this plays out. Also of note, 18th District Councilor Karen Kane has been a staunch advocate of upholding pretextual traffic stops in Chicago.

Will definitely be bringing this up at our meeting tonight in the 7th District.

CPD leaders were warned of 'problematic patterns' with tactical team's traffic stops turned searches

Dozens of drivers have filed formal complaints with the city over traffic stops for minor violations turned into full searches by officers on a specific Chicago police tactical unit.

abc7chicago.com

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · Aug 13

Trump’s move in D.C. is an abuse of power and a warning for every city.

Now he’s threatening Chicago’s autonomy and our bail reform.

We will defend reform, protect democracy, and stand with leaders who tell the truth, not sell fear.

If it can happen in D.C., it can happen anywhere.

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WTTW - Chicago PBS @wttw.bsky.social · Jul 30

Jimmy Soto, who spent four decades behind bars for a double homicide he didn’t commit, has officially received his certificate of innocence, more than a year after Cook County prosecutors dismissed all charges against him.

Cousins Who Spent 4 Decades in Prison on Wrongful Conviction Granted Certificates of Innocence

“It feels (like) a sense of relief, but it’s been too long coming. It should have happened a long time ago,” Soto said at the courthouse. “It’s kind of hard going into the very courtrooms where Dave a...

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 21

@goodpods.bsky.social Is there no way to delete episodes I don’t want to listen to from my latest episodes list on iPhone? I find this problematic.

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 19

Commissioners in January. LFG.

Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 19

However, they don’t get in front of the Mayor before applying, and being interviewed by the nominating committee. We interviewed Anthony Driver before he took his 4-year seat. I mention this because we’ve never had a public commenter or documenter. We start the process of picking 3 new