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 we should have 👀 on. Who am I? @shamontiel.bsky.social
Meanwhile in Los Angeles, an ICE agent pulls a Kyle Rittenhouse and is apparently offended by people celebrating New Years Eve.
Advocates want legal action after man shot and killed by off-duty ICE agent in Northridge abc7.com/post/keith-p...
Advocates want legal action after man shot and killed by off-duty ICE agent in Northridge
Advocates argue that the off-duty ICE agent wasn't trained for the situation and should have called police and waited for them to arrive.
abc7.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Meanwhile in Los Angeles, an ICE agent pulls a Kyle Rittenhouse and is apparently offended by people celebrating New Years Eve.
Nearly 1,000 Illinois workers in a number of industries are set to be laid off through the first half of the year, a recent spreadsheet from the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act showed.
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Hundreds of workers in Chicago, suburbs to be laid off as 2026 begins, WARN Act shows
CVS-owned Oak Street Health, along with an insurance brokerage in Chicago and a manufacturing plant in Elgin were among the companies impacted.
www.nbcchicago.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Nearly 1,000 Illinois workers in a number of industries are set to be laid off through the first half of the year, a recent spreadsheet from the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act showed.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/h...
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/h...
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Two months after Homeland Security officials announced that someone had opened fire on immigration agents in Little Village, a federal grand jury leveled new accusations pointing to a man already facing gun charges — but still did not accuse him of pulling the trigger.
New indictment cites shooting near Border Patrol agents in Chicago, still doesn't charge gunman
chicago.suntimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Two months after Homeland Security officials announced that someone had opened fire on immigration agents in Little Village, a federal grand jury leveled new accusations pointing to a man already facing gun charges — but still did not accuse him of pulling the trigger.
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For months, Trump’s DHS has wreaked lawless havoc in our neighborhoods. Tear gassing infants, families, and police. Firing their weapons at peaceful citizens. Killing innocent people.
It’s brutal, unconstitutional, and out of control.
It must stop.
Kristi Noem must go. Now.
It’s brutal, unconstitutional, and out of control.
It must stop.
Kristi Noem must go. Now.
January 8, 2026 at 2:32 AM
For months, Trump’s DHS has wreaked lawless havoc in our neighborhoods. Tear gassing infants, families, and police. Firing their weapons at peaceful citizens. Killing innocent people.
It’s brutal, unconstitutional, and out of control.
It must stop.
Kristi Noem must go. Now.
It’s brutal, unconstitutional, and out of control.
It must stop.
Kristi Noem must go. Now.
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This behavior is shocking, racist and un-American. I appreciate the judge’s order that shows such hate crimes will not be tolerated in our state: tinyurl.com/3jnfnc24
January 6, 2026 at 8:48 PM
This behavior is shocking, racist and un-American. I appreciate the judge’s order that shows such hate crimes will not be tolerated in our state: tinyurl.com/3jnfnc24
Remember this come election season!
Five years ago today, Donald Trump launched an attack on our democracy.
And five years later, Illinois's GOP leaders remain silent. Our state deserves legislators who will defend our constitution, not stand against it.
And five years later, Illinois's GOP leaders remain silent. Our state deserves legislators who will defend our constitution, not stand against it.
January 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Remember this come election season!
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Rather than making it more affordable for families, Trump is stripping away child care from those just trying to go to work.
Thousands depend on these programs, and now their livelihoods are at risk.
It's wrong and cruel — we'll take every step possible to defend Illinoisians.
Thousands depend on these programs, and now their livelihoods are at risk.
It's wrong and cruel — we'll take every step possible to defend Illinoisians.
HHS freezes $10 billion in child-care funding for 5 Democratic states, alleging fraudulent programs
The states include California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
abcnews.go.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Rather than making it more affordable for families, Trump is stripping away child care from those just trying to go to work.
Thousands depend on these programs, and now their livelihoods are at risk.
It's wrong and cruel — we'll take every step possible to defend Illinoisians.
Thousands depend on these programs, and now their livelihoods are at risk.
It's wrong and cruel — we'll take every step possible to defend Illinoisians.
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While MAGA acts like we made up January 6, the images, videos, arrests and this horrendous presidency are reminders. Remember this day however you see fit, but I suggest listening to anything and everything the 140 officers and Dem Congress say today. Follow him too harrydunn.substack.com #blacksky
Standing Our Ground | Harry Dunn | Substack
Girl Dad. Lifelong Democrat. Hip-Hop Lover. Former Capitol Police Officer. Believer of Good Trouble. Click to read Standing Our Ground, a Substack publication with hundreds of thousands of subscribers...
harrydunn.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
While MAGA acts like we made up January 6, the images, videos, arrests and this horrendous presidency are reminders. Remember this day however you see fit, but I suggest listening to anything and everything the 140 officers and Dem Congress say today. Follow him too harrydunn.substack.com #blacksky
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Edith Renfrow Smith was born in Iowa two weeks before the start of World War I. She met aviator Amelia Earhart while an undergraduate at Grinnell College, where she became the first Black female graduate. After graduation, she came to Chicago. Mrs. Smith died at the age of 111.
Edith Renfrow Smith, a 'memory keeper' and living link to history, dies at 111
chicago.suntimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Edith Renfrow Smith was born in Iowa two weeks before the start of World War I. She met aviator Amelia Earhart while an undergraduate at Grinnell College, where she became the first Black female graduate. After graduation, she came to Chicago. Mrs. Smith died at the age of 111.
Rev. Otis Moss III of Trinity United Church of Christ #chicago shares the real reason Nigeria and Venezuela are being attacked. youtu.be/0UZEqClLmdE?... #fiveminutes #TUCC #TrinityChurch
Nigeria, Venezuala Oil #ethnicviolence #death #dehumanization #organize #wickedness
YouTube video by TRINITYCHGO
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January 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Rev. Otis Moss III of Trinity United Church of Christ #chicago shares the real reason Nigeria and Venezuela are being attacked. youtu.be/0UZEqClLmdE?... #fiveminutes #TUCC #TrinityChurch
I love listening to Rev. Otis Moss III "Five Minutes." Even if you hate following news and think politics is draining, these are well-researched summaries to get you up to speed. I know zero about Game of Thrones, but I have learned quite a bit about Peter Thiel.
youtube.com/watch?v=yMra...
youtube.com/watch?v=yMra...
Protect Our Data and Personal Information #educate #Gospel #advocate #EMPOWER
YouTube video by TRINITYCHGO
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January 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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🤦🏾♀️Do NOT start off the new year doing dumb ish. Somebody crashed into Perception Cannabis allegedly taking selfies, and glass is everywhere by the bus stop. Pulling these stunts affects employees' ability to work without freezing. Car parts are all over the place. Do not put other cars in harm's way.
January 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
🤦🏾♀️Do NOT start off the new year doing dumb ish. Somebody crashed into Perception Cannabis allegedly taking selfies, and glass is everywhere by the bus stop. Pulling these stunts affects employees' ability to work without freezing. Car parts are all over the place. Do not put other cars in harm's way.
The State of Illinois is on the list suing Trump.
ag.ny.gov/sites/defaul...
ag.ny.gov/sites/defaul...
January 3, 2026 at 6:30 AM
The State of Illinois is on the list suing Trump.
ag.ny.gov/sites/defaul...
ag.ny.gov/sites/defaul...
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Support #Bronzeville too. It's a couple years old (link is in my top five under "Top Five Podcasts"). Larenz Tate, Laurence Fishburne and Tika Sumpter did an amazing job with that. #Chicago Every blue moon, I relisten to it on Spotify or the other platforms. www.shamontielvaughn.com/top-five-wit...
Top Five With Shamontiel
Every New Year's Eve, my answers will be revisited to see what changes. (Current date: December 31, 2025) As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn a percentage for referral links, but I created this page...
www.shamontielvaughn.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Support #Bronzeville too. It's a couple years old (link is in my top five under "Top Five Podcasts"). Larenz Tate, Laurence Fishburne and Tika Sumpter did an amazing job with that. #Chicago Every blue moon, I relisten to it on Spotify or the other platforms. www.shamontielvaughn.com/top-five-wit...
January 1, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Donald Trump’s lying again.
He lost in court when Illinois stood up against his attempt to militarize American cities with the National Guard. Now Trump is forced to stand down.
He lost in court when Illinois stood up against his attempt to militarize American cities with the National Guard. Now Trump is forced to stand down.
December 31, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Donald Trump’s lying again.
He lost in court when Illinois stood up against his attempt to militarize American cities with the National Guard. Now Trump is forced to stand down.
He lost in court when Illinois stood up against his attempt to militarize American cities with the National Guard. Now Trump is forced to stand down.
BYE AND DON'T RETURN!!!
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, following a major setback at the Supreme Court.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Finally the Supreme Court didn't disappoint me. Took a full year!
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, following a major setback at the Supreme Court.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Finally the Supreme Court didn't disappoint me. Took a full year!
Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
The development comes after the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration's request to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois.
www.nbcnews.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:07 AM
BYE AND DON'T RETURN!!!
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, following a major setback at the Supreme Court.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Finally the Supreme Court didn't disappoint me. Took a full year!
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, following a major setback at the Supreme Court.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Finally the Supreme Court didn't disappoint me. Took a full year!
As if the Spinners song wasn't cool enough, he had that colonizer hoodie on and showed love to that adorable dog. 🐶 🤎 I love living in my neighborhood but I wish he was our alderman ALL the time. His whole team is dope AF.
A look back at a year of so many moments! Many thanks to all of those who were a part of them and who organized with us during some unprecedented and challenging times as well.
2026, here we come!
2026, here we come!
December 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
As if the Spinners song wasn't cool enough, he had that colonizer hoodie on and showed love to that adorable dog. 🐶 🤎 I love living in my neighborhood but I wish he was our alderman ALL the time. His whole team is dope AF.
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Chiiiiiiiicaaaaaaagoooooo. 👏🏾 🎶 I was amped before the instrumental played, and I love that they were NOT lip synching. This is making my ❤ happy. 💃🏾
youtube.com/watch?v=Z-wg... #chicago #hiphop
Do you wanna riiiiiiide in the backseat of a Caddy? 🎶🔥🤜🏾🤛🏾
youtube.com/watch?v=Z-wg... #chicago #hiphop
Do you wanna riiiiiiide in the backseat of a Caddy? 🎶🔥🤜🏾🤛🏾
Do or Die x Cadillac Chronicles
YouTube video by CadillacChroniclesTV
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December 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Chiiiiiiiicaaaaaaagoooooo. 👏🏾 🎶 I was amped before the instrumental played, and I love that they were NOT lip synching. This is making my ❤ happy. 💃🏾
youtube.com/watch?v=Z-wg... #chicago #hiphop
Do you wanna riiiiiiide in the backseat of a Caddy? 🎶🔥🤜🏾🤛🏾
youtube.com/watch?v=Z-wg... #chicago #hiphop
Do you wanna riiiiiiide in the backseat of a Caddy? 🎶🔥🤜🏾🤛🏾
A new law that was signed earlier this month will permanently legalize selling “cocktails to-go” and will create new rules that aim to help more Illinois distilleries grow their business.
www.wcia.com/illinois-cap...
www.wcia.com/illinois-cap...
www.wcia.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:54 AM
A new law that was signed earlier this month will permanently legalize selling “cocktails to-go” and will create new rules that aim to help more Illinois distilleries grow their business.
www.wcia.com/illinois-cap...
www.wcia.com/illinois-cap...
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Here in Illinois, we’re lowering costs, increasing transparency, and cutting the red tape — all to make our state the best in the nation to live, work, and raise a family.
Hundreds of new laws take effect in Illinois in 2026
Some of the new laws include the end of the statewide grocery tax, seniors not needing to take a driving test until they're 87 and more.
www.sj-r.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Here in Illinois, we’re lowering costs, increasing transparency, and cutting the red tape — all to make our state the best in the nation to live, work, and raise a family.
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Met a very special someone in Chicago.
Juanita has been the fourth longest continuous serving State employee until her retirement this year.
It was an honor to be able to thank her for her service in person.
Juanita has been the fourth longest continuous serving State employee until her retirement this year.
It was an honor to be able to thank her for her service in person.
December 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Met a very special someone in Chicago.
Juanita has been the fourth longest continuous serving State employee until her retirement this year.
It was an honor to be able to thank her for her service in person.
Juanita has been the fourth longest continuous serving State employee until her retirement this year.
It was an honor to be able to thank her for her service in person.
Chicago police issued a warning as thieves have been targeting laundromats and their coin machines.
In one week, there were at least three incidents in Logan Square and Humboldt Park.
abc7chicago.com/post/chicago...
In one week, there were at least three incidents in Logan Square and Humboldt Park.
abc7chicago.com/post/chicago...
Thieves targeting Chicago laundromats, leave thousands of dollars' worth of damage, police warn
In one of the cases, thieves took $200, but left thousands of dollars' worth of damage, Chicago police and owners said.
abc7chicago.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Chicago police issued a warning as thieves have been targeting laundromats and their coin machines.
In one week, there were at least three incidents in Logan Square and Humboldt Park.
abc7chicago.com/post/chicago...
In one week, there were at least three incidents in Logan Square and Humboldt Park.
abc7chicago.com/post/chicago...
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Illinois has accomplished big things for its people.
We’ve lowered prescription drug costs, achieved the highest recorded high school graduation rate in years, signed landmark transit reform, and balanced budgets.
I look forward to getting even more done in the new year.
We’ve lowered prescription drug costs, achieved the highest recorded high school graduation rate in years, signed landmark transit reform, and balanced budgets.
I look forward to getting even more done in the new year.
December 30, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Illinois has accomplished big things for its people.
We’ve lowered prescription drug costs, achieved the highest recorded high school graduation rate in years, signed landmark transit reform, and balanced budgets.
I look forward to getting even more done in the new year.
We’ve lowered prescription drug costs, achieved the highest recorded high school graduation rate in years, signed landmark transit reform, and balanced budgets.
I look forward to getting even more done in the new year.