Kathleen Burke
@kgburke.bsky.social
Writer, veteran teacher of literature & journalism, ultramarathon runner, triathlete, 39.5-year cancer survivor. PhD on Joyce Carol Oates
Today in History: Sandra Cisneros turns 71
December 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Today in History: Sandra Cisneros turns 71
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December 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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A scathing report compiled by the former Lake County Comptroller before he was fired demands that county government “solves its leadership problem” and modernizes how it leads and serves.
Fired comptroller’s report critical of Lake County government
A scathing report compiled by the former Lake County Comptroller before he was fired demands that county government “solves its leadership problem” and modernizes how it leads and serves.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
A scathing report compiled by the former Lake County Comptroller before he was fired demands that county government “solves its leadership problem” and modernizes how it leads and serves.
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Grabs this old 💔 every time
Grabs this old 💔 every time
The Sound of Music (1965) ⭐ 8.1 | Biography, Drama, Family
2h 54m | G
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December 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Grabs this old 💔 every time
Grabs this old 💔 every time
Happy wintersolstice! Today is the shortest day of the year and the days will start getting longer!
While it is the official first day of winter, the winter solstice is the exact time the northern hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun. This year, the winter solstice will happen at 3:48 p.m.
While it is the official first day of winter, the winter solstice is the exact time the northern hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun. This year, the winter solstice will happen at 3:48 p.m.
December 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Happy wintersolstice! Today is the shortest day of the year and the days will start getting longer!
While it is the official first day of winter, the winter solstice is the exact time the northern hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun. This year, the winter solstice will happen at 3:48 p.m.
While it is the official first day of winter, the winter solstice is the exact time the northern hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun. This year, the winter solstice will happen at 3:48 p.m.
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Happy Winter Solstice ❄️
The longest night reminds us why we light candles - and trust the Light. As darkness peaks, faith whispers HOPE: the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. From here on, days grow longer. Come, Lord Jesus ✨🕯️
The longest night reminds us why we light candles - and trust the Light. As darkness peaks, faith whispers HOPE: the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. From here on, days grow longer. Come, Lord Jesus ✨🕯️
December 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Happy Winter Solstice ❄️
The longest night reminds us why we light candles - and trust the Light. As darkness peaks, faith whispers HOPE: the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. From here on, days grow longer. Come, Lord Jesus ✨🕯️
The longest night reminds us why we light candles - and trust the Light. As darkness peaks, faith whispers HOPE: the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. From here on, days grow longer. Come, Lord Jesus ✨🕯️
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Final weekend before Christmas. Is your shopping gift list all checked-off?
December 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Final weekend before Christmas. Is your shopping gift list all checked-off?
O Radiant Dawn,
splendor of eternal light, sun of justice:
come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.
#AdventIV #oantiphons
splendor of eternal light, sun of justice:
come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.
#AdventIV #oantiphons
December 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
O Radiant Dawn,
splendor of eternal light, sun of justice:
come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.
#AdventIV #oantiphons
splendor of eternal light, sun of justice:
come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.
#AdventIV #oantiphons
Demolitions have been approved on Diversey & Sheridan; Wrightwood & Halsted. Kingston Mines was there forever, but I never stopped in.
@steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social Theatre Company mounted LINDIWE, a piece of magical realism set in Kingston Mines from 11/19-1/20.
@steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social Theatre Company mounted LINDIWE, a piece of magical realism set in Kingston Mines from 11/19-1/20.
December 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Demolitions have been approved on Diversey & Sheridan; Wrightwood & Halsted. Kingston Mines was there forever, but I never stopped in.
@steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social Theatre Company mounted LINDIWE, a piece of magical realism set in Kingston Mines from 11/19-1/20.
@steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social Theatre Company mounted LINDIWE, a piece of magical realism set in Kingston Mines from 11/19-1/20.
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Saturday Along The Shore. Today in Chicago.
December 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Saturday Along The Shore. Today in Chicago.
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Hicks: “I was really formed by the Latino Church and I have a great heart for the Latino community. I’m proud of the statement recently put out about immigration about the necessity to make sure that we have a country that does protect our borders, and also be a country that upholds human dignity.”
December 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Hicks: “I was really formed by the Latino Church and I have a great heart for the Latino community. I’m proud of the statement recently put out about immigration about the necessity to make sure that we have a country that does protect our borders, and also be a country that upholds human dignity.”
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I was surprised Santa coming thru out of nowhere on the CTA Holiday Train would have caused a crash on Wells.
December 20, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I was surprised Santa coming thru out of nowhere on the CTA Holiday Train would have caused a crash on Wells.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
When “A Christmas Carol” was published on 19 December 1843, most critics loved it. However, one called it “displeasing and absurd”, and wrote: “About Dickens’ puns the less said the better.” Nevertheless, the initial print run of 6,000 sold out in days. The festive classic, first published…
December 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
When “A Christmas Carol” was published on 19 December 1843, most critics loved it. However, one called it “displeasing and absurd”, and wrote: “About Dickens’ puns the less said the better.” Nevertheless, the initial print run of 6,000 sold out in days. The festive classic, first published…
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Lincoln Park Lights, Chicago.
December 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Lincoln Park Lights, Chicago.
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Holiday time along the Chicago River on this day in 2014.
December 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Holiday time along the Chicago River on this day in 2014.
‘With grace and faith, he
answered yes!’
answered yes!’
In letter to Joliet, Archbishop Hicks reveals he received the call to be Archbishop of New York on December 9, the feast of St. Juan Diego, saying that it “is a reminder that sometimes God calls us to things that feel beyond us, but with grace and faith, we can answer yes.”
December 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
‘With grace and faith, he
answered yes!’
answered yes!’
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Santa Snaking Thru the City. The CTA Holiday Train on Wednesday night.
December 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Santa Snaking Thru the City. The CTA Holiday Train on Wednesday night.
Pope Leo XIV to name Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks as next archbishop of New York: report
December 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Pope Leo XIV to name Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks as next archbishop of New York: report
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Lake Shore Drive at Twilight on Tuesday.
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Lake Shore Drive at Twilight on Tuesday.
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for you hardcore crèche heads when the one at the Art Institute ain't enough
Also LUMA creche exhibit is back!
www.luc.edu/luma/current...
www.luc.edu/luma/current...
: Loyola University Chicago
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December 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
for you hardcore crèche heads when the one at the Art Institute ain't enough
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Jane Austen used 'however' at the beginning of a sentence, and so can you.
December 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Jane Austen used 'however' at the beginning of a sentence, and so can you.
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It looks cold but 39 degrees feels relatively balmy today
December 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
It looks cold but 39 degrees feels relatively balmy today