ellery
@ellery.bsky.social
not a dozen opossums in a trench coat. innovation editor at @chicago.suntimes.com and @wbez.org. she/they 🏳️⚧️
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A judge ordered agents involved in the Chicago deportation blitz to have "visible identification … prominently displayed."
But they've been missing in dozens of @chicago.suntimes.com photographs.
From @bylaurenfitz.bsky.social, Anthony Vazquez and Ashlee Rezin: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
But they've been missing in dozens of @chicago.suntimes.com photographs.
From @bylaurenfitz.bsky.social, Anthony Vazquez and Ashlee Rezin: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
IDs are mismatched, illegible or still missing 3 weeks after judge’s order to immigration officers
In dozens of photographs at four locations, Chicago Sun-Times photojournalists documented federal officers failing to wear the “visible identification” needed to hold individuals accountable during th...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A judge ordered agents involved in the Chicago deportation blitz to have "visible identification … prominently displayed."
But they've been missing in dozens of @chicago.suntimes.com photographs.
From @bylaurenfitz.bsky.social, Anthony Vazquez and Ashlee Rezin: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
But they've been missing in dozens of @chicago.suntimes.com photographs.
From @bylaurenfitz.bsky.social, Anthony Vazquez and Ashlee Rezin: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Greg Bovino, Kristi Noem, and DHS need to answer for their unchecked attacks on Chicago residents.
ICE is an out-of-control danger to our peaceful communities.
The images from the Sun-Times today speak for themselves.
ICE is an out-of-control danger to our peaceful communities.
The images from the Sun-Times today speak for themselves.
October 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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five of the 11 people arrested during last night’s protest outside the ice detention center in broadview, illinois, are still in federal custody, per a statement from the national lawyers guild of chicago.
nlg details indiscriminate violence directed at legal observers, protesters, and press.
nlg details indiscriminate violence directed at legal observers, protesters, and press.
September 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
five of the 11 people arrested during last night’s protest outside the ice detention center in broadview, illinois, are still in federal custody, per a statement from the national lawyers guild of chicago.
nlg details indiscriminate violence directed at legal observers, protesters, and press.
nlg details indiscriminate violence directed at legal observers, protesters, and press.
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Broadview Police have opened an investigation into an attack from federal agents on a CBS crew at Broadview, per BPD Chief Mills.
September 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Broadview Police have opened an investigation into an attack from federal agents on a CBS crew at Broadview, per BPD Chief Mills.
although it's good news he wasn't charged, this situation is absurd.
he was singled out in the crowd on suspicion of... what? filming a brief altercation between an agen and a protester?
1) this is a shocking attack on the press.
2) this is an attack on anyone with a phone's rights.
he was singled out in the crowd on suspicion of... what? filming a brief altercation between an agen and a protester?
1) this is a shocking attack on the press.
2) this is an attack on anyone with a phone's rights.
September 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
although it's good news he wasn't charged, this situation is absurd.
he was singled out in the crowd on suspicion of... what? filming a brief altercation between an agen and a protester?
1) this is a shocking attack on the press.
2) this is an attack on anyone with a phone's rights.
he was singled out in the crowd on suspicion of... what? filming a brief altercation between an agen and a protester?
1) this is a shocking attack on the press.
2) this is an attack on anyone with a phone's rights.
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Steve (@peoplesfabric.com), @unraveledpress.com, @thetriibe.com (and others with them) have been doing some of the most phenomenal coverage of ICE ops/protests in Chicago.
They’ve had a journalist shot in the face w/ pepper balls and another detained for it.
Journalism is not a crime. Free Steve.
They’ve had a journalist shot in the face w/ pepper balls and another detained for it.
Journalism is not a crime. Free Steve.
NEW — Video posted to social media shows Unraveled Press co-founder Steve Held being detained by federal agents outside the Broadview immigration facility earlier this evening.
A collection of Chicago newsrooms is calling for his immediate release.
thetriibe.com/2025/09/chic...
A collection of Chicago newsrooms is calling for his immediate release.
thetriibe.com/2025/09/chic...
Chicago journalist detained while covering protest outside Broadview immigration facility • The TRiiBE
Video posted to social media shows Unraveled Press co-founder Steve Held being detained by federal agents earlier this evening.
thetriibe.com
September 28, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Steve (@peoplesfabric.com), @unraveledpress.com, @thetriibe.com (and others with them) have been doing some of the most phenomenal coverage of ICE ops/protests in Chicago.
They’ve had a journalist shot in the face w/ pepper balls and another detained for it.
Journalism is not a crime. Free Steve.
They’ve had a journalist shot in the face w/ pepper balls and another detained for it.
Journalism is not a crime. Free Steve.
One of our photogs was just hit with a rubber bullet at the Broadview ICE facility. Things have escalated since ICE started shooting pepper balls and tear gas.
latest on @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
latest on @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Rooftop agents fire apparent tear gas, pepper balls at protesters outside Broadview ICE facility
An ICE agent on the roof of the facility, 1930 Beach St., has begun firing apparent chemical agents about 7:50 a.m. and several protesters surround an SUV.
chicago.suntimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
One of our photogs was just hit with a rubber bullet at the Broadview ICE facility. Things have escalated since ICE started shooting pepper balls and tear gas.
latest on @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
latest on @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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We have news! We are rolling out a refreshed weekday morning schedule starting Sept. 15, featuring two new live talk shows designed to engage listeners with the issues shaping our region, spark meaningful conversation, and bring Chicagoans closer together. trib.al/eDQj7VM
WBEZ launches new morning lineup with two new shows
Sasha-Ann Simons, Mary Dixon, Patrick Smith and Clare Lane to lead weekday mornings on 91.5 FM.
trib.al
September 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We have news! We are rolling out a refreshed weekday morning schedule starting Sept. 15, featuring two new live talk shows designed to engage listeners with the issues shaping our region, spark meaningful conversation, and bring Chicagoans closer together. trib.al/eDQj7VM
i don't think there's a photo that better sums up my life in chicago than this one from bernice's last night
August 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
i don't think there's a photo that better sums up my life in chicago than this one from bernice's last night
since I've been at the @chicago.suntimes.com, we've written about two trans women who died who I've known personally.
maybe that's not a remarkable statistic to you, but it weighs on me pretty heavily.
maybe that's not a remarkable statistic to you, but it weighs on me pretty heavily.
August 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
since I've been at the @chicago.suntimes.com, we've written about two trans women who died who I've known personally.
maybe that's not a remarkable statistic to you, but it weighs on me pretty heavily.
maybe that's not a remarkable statistic to you, but it weighs on me pretty heavily.
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At Action Camp, campers get to see kids and adults who are like them, showing them there is a future. “Being a queer child now is just getting scarier and scarier," one camper said. “It’s nice to not have to argue that you’re a person for a bit.”
How a sleepaway camp became a 'dream utopia' for queer kids under threat
The five-day sleepaway camp has developed a strong queer community, connecting youth ages 12 to 17 from across the state for five days of activities, educational sessions and community.
trib.al
July 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
At Action Camp, campers get to see kids and adults who are like them, showing them there is a future. “Being a queer child now is just getting scarier and scarier," one camper said. “It’s nice to not have to argue that you’re a person for a bit.”
the best part of the red line is the beautiful views of the chicago river 😍
July 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
the best part of the red line is the beautiful views of the chicago river 😍
hiiiii if you like my foodposting i've started a food-only insta that i will update... sometimes. it's @ estate.sale.ikea
July 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
hiiiii if you like my foodposting i've started a food-only insta that i will update... sometimes. it's @ estate.sale.ikea
don't worry we're not just eating cake. just mostly cake.
July 5, 2025 at 12:38 AM
don't worry we're not just eating cake. just mostly cake.
i would never light fireworks — only my kinda busted kitchen torch.
July 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
i would never light fireworks — only my kinda busted kitchen torch.
how "furnace" is spelled on the breaker box in my apartment is absolutely sending me
June 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
how "furnace" is spelled on the breaker box in my apartment is absolutely sending me
@chicago.suntimes.com you will always be famous
(at least in the "sanctuary cities" congressional hearing)
(at least in the "sanctuary cities" congressional hearing)
June 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
@chicago.suntimes.com you will always be famous
(at least in the "sanctuary cities" congressional hearing)
(at least in the "sanctuary cities" congressional hearing)
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I’m sorry, but, they’re censoring news coverage of LA and that’s a BFD and I am having trouble with this itself happening without any backlash
a story of censorship on instagram, told in three parts (via my band @ ekkoastral)
tl;dr they’re censoring news coverage of los angeles posted by the LA TIMES
tl;dr they’re censoring news coverage of los angeles posted by the LA TIMES
June 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I’m sorry, but, they’re censoring news coverage of LA and that’s a BFD and I am having trouble with this itself happening without any backlash
photo from @tylerplariviere.bsky.social of protesters being arrested as the ICE protest continues in downtown Chicago.
Follow our live blog for more updates from the march: chicago.suntimes.com/live/chicago...
Follow our live blog for more updates from the march: chicago.suntimes.com/live/chicago...
June 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
photo from @tylerplariviere.bsky.social of protesters being arrested as the ICE protest continues in downtown Chicago.
Follow our live blog for more updates from the march: chicago.suntimes.com/live/chicago...
Follow our live blog for more updates from the march: chicago.suntimes.com/live/chicago...
The head of the protest is now marching south on Clark back towards the Loop, chanting "F--- ICE!" as they march through River North.
the head of the column is crossing the Clark bridge now.
the head of the column is crossing the Clark bridge now.
June 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The head of the protest is now marching south on Clark back towards the Loop, chanting "F--- ICE!" as they march through River North.
the head of the column is crossing the Clark bridge now.
the head of the column is crossing the Clark bridge now.
this is the largest protest Chicago has seen in years — thousands, maybe more — have marched up Dearborn from the Loop. I can't give a good estimate because I can't see the end of the column.
June 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
this is the largest protest Chicago has seen in years — thousands, maybe more — have marched up Dearborn from the Loop. I can't give a good estimate because I can't see the end of the column.
NOW: thousands of protesters have shut down DLSD in downtown Chicago, protesting ICE raids and Trump's deportation policies.
June 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
NOW: thousands of protesters have shut down DLSD in downtown Chicago, protesting ICE raids and Trump's deportation policies.
just watched burgundy sedan plow through the middle of this protest, like straight through. Didn't catch video.
Accidentally walked into the protest at State and Monroe as two people were taken into custody.
Now a group is in the street at Wabash and Monroe.
Now a group is in the street at Wabash and Monroe.
June 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
just watched burgundy sedan plow through the middle of this protest, like straight through. Didn't catch video.
Accidentally walked into the protest at State and Monroe as two people were taken into custody.
Now a group is in the street at Wabash and Monroe.
Now a group is in the street at Wabash and Monroe.
June 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Accidentally walked into the protest at State and Monroe as two people were taken into custody.
Now a group is in the street at Wabash and Monroe.
Now a group is in the street at Wabash and Monroe.