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
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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.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:30 AM
The State of Illinois is on the list suing Trump.
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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...
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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.
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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.
Doggy day care ID’d in rabies case; over 90 pet owners contacted. At this time, 13 people have had direct contact with the dog.
The exposure happened at the Bow Wow Lounge, located at 5135 N. Ravenswood Ave., this month.
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The exposure happened at the Bow Wow Lounge, located at 5135 N. Ravenswood Ave., this month.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Doggy day care ID’d in rabies case; over 90 pet owners contacted. At this time, 13 people have had direct contact with the dog.
The exposure happened at the Bow Wow Lounge, located at 5135 N. Ravenswood Ave., this month.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
The exposure happened at the Bow Wow Lounge, located at 5135 N. Ravenswood Ave., this month.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
December 25, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Skip to 18:25 to hear Rep. Jasmine Crockett discuss Chicago and criminal ICE agents.
Although this is depressing, I respect that Rep. Jasmine Crockett is being honest about ACA health credits, immigration, government shutdown, etc. www.youtube.com/live/a2WQm8A... I cannot wait to vote in the midterms. Definitely ready for Dick Durbin to retire.
Crockett's Quarterly Update
YouTube video by Rep. Jasmine Crockett
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December 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Skip to 18:25 to hear Rep. Jasmine Crockett discuss Chicago and criminal ICE agents.
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I joined TesterUp v2.testerup.com?r=37833553 to get paid for playing two games I already love (Crossword Master & Easy Words). I have also not lost a game of Spades yet, but I already knew I was a solid Spades player. TesterUp can ask me to do these kind of surveys all day too. Love em! #politicssky
December 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I joined TesterUp v2.testerup.com?r=37833553 to get paid for playing two games I already love (Crossword Master & Easy Words). I have also not lost a game of Spades yet, but I already knew I was a solid Spades player. TesterUp can ask me to do these kind of surveys all day too. Love em! #politicssky
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I’m pleased with the court’s ruling, and will continue to stand with my colleagues against the Trump administration’s illegal and dangerous attempts to coerce states into compliance with the president’s political agenda: tinyurl.com/bdeydk43
December 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I’m pleased with the court’s ruling, and will continue to stand with my colleagues against the Trump administration’s illegal and dangerous attempts to coerce states into compliance with the president’s political agenda: tinyurl.com/bdeydk43
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Today is a big win for Illinois and American democracy.
I am glad the Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump did not have the authority to deploy the federalized guard in Illinois.
I am glad the Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump did not have the authority to deploy the federalized guard in Illinois.
December 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Today is a big win for Illinois and American democracy.
I am glad the Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump did not have the authority to deploy the federalized guard in Illinois.
I am glad the Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump did not have the authority to deploy the federalized guard in Illinois.
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Read the statement on the SCOTUS decision here: tinyurl.com/4zjm3d69
December 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Read the statement on the SCOTUS decision here: tinyurl.com/4zjm3d69
I usually prefer solo videos of Marc Elias discussing the legal system, but I was excited to see this interview.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins Marc Elias to discuss Trump, Chicago and the state of the nation. youtu.be/oA0uttMI5rc?...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins Marc Elias to discuss Trump, Chicago and the state of the nation. youtu.be/oA0uttMI5rc?...
The Resistance Blueprint | Gov. JB Pritzker
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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December 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I usually prefer solo videos of Marc Elias discussing the legal system, but I was excited to see this interview.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins Marc Elias to discuss Trump, Chicago and the state of the nation. youtu.be/oA0uttMI5rc?...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins Marc Elias to discuss Trump, Chicago and the state of the nation. youtu.be/oA0uttMI5rc?...
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The illegal changes proposed by the Trump administration threatened to throw tens of thousands of recently and stably housed individuals and families back into homelessness. I am pleased with the court’s action: tinyurl.com/r66xteut
December 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The illegal changes proposed by the Trump administration threatened to throw tens of thousands of recently and stably housed individuals and families back into homelessness. I am pleased with the court’s action: tinyurl.com/r66xteut
I busted out laughing at "TYPESHT" because I can only hear this in Funny Marco's voice.
"IL Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reveals list of 2025 rejected license plates" wgntv.com/news/illinoi...
#blacksky #chicago
"IL Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reveals list of 2025 rejected license plates" wgntv.com/news/illinoi...
#blacksky #chicago
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December 23, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I busted out laughing at "TYPESHT" because I can only hear this in Funny Marco's voice.
"IL Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reveals list of 2025 rejected license plates" wgntv.com/news/illinoi...
#blacksky #chicago
"IL Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reveals list of 2025 rejected license plates" wgntv.com/news/illinoi...
#blacksky #chicago