Matthew Eadie
@mattheweadie.bsky.social
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Bovino and Co. are preparing to leave Chicago in the coming days, according to @chicagotribune.com reporting
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Federal Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino and agents said to be leaving Chicago, sources say
Cmdr. Gregory Bovino was expected to depart Chicago within days, while most Border Patrol agents under this command would soon be redeployed elsewhere, three sources told the Tribune Monday.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Bovino and Co. are preparing to leave Chicago in the coming days, according to @chicagotribune.com reporting
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/10/f...
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Biss announces a significant endorsement from Rep. Ness, who represents the far edge of #IL09 in Springfield
I think people sometimes forget how ridiculous Illinois’ districts look
Some institutional backing here that could sway Dems in Algonquin/Carpentersville
I think people sometimes forget how ridiculous Illinois’ districts look
Some institutional backing here that could sway Dems in Algonquin/Carpentersville
Suzanne Ness is a dedicated and intelligent legislator and leader for Illinois. I am honored to have earned her endorsement.
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Biss announces a significant endorsement from Rep. Ness, who represents the far edge of #IL09 in Springfield
I think people sometimes forget how ridiculous Illinois’ districts look
Some institutional backing here that could sway Dems in Algonquin/Carpentersville
I think people sometimes forget how ridiculous Illinois’ districts look
Some institutional backing here that could sway Dems in Algonquin/Carpentersville
Final vote on whether or not to approve this 29-story high-rise apartment building in Evanston is scheduled for tonight
If built, it would be Evanston's tallest building and the largest single contribution to the city's inclusionary housing stock
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If built, it would be Evanston's tallest building and the largest single contribution to the city's inclusionary housing stock
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605 Davis wins first council vote - Evanston Now
Tower would be Evanston's tallest.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Final vote on whether or not to approve this 29-story high-rise apartment building in Evanston is scheduled for tonight
If built, it would be Evanston's tallest building and the largest single contribution to the city's inclusionary housing stock
evanstonnow.com/605-davis-wi...
If built, it would be Evanston's tallest building and the largest single contribution to the city's inclusionary housing stock
evanstonnow.com/605-davis-wi...
Interesting that Schumer was a no while Durbin voted yes
Have to imagine Schumer’s political future weighed a bit on his vote while Durbin is retiring so he doesn’t have to explain it to voters
Not sure if the plan worked though since Schumer is getting cooked anyways👇🏼👇🏼
Have to imagine Schumer’s political future weighed a bit on his vote while Durbin is retiring so he doesn’t have to explain it to voters
Not sure if the plan worked though since Schumer is getting cooked anyways👇🏼👇🏼
Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Interesting that Schumer was a no while Durbin voted yes
Have to imagine Schumer’s political future weighed a bit on his vote while Durbin is retiring so he doesn’t have to explain it to voters
Not sure if the plan worked though since Schumer is getting cooked anyways👇🏼👇🏼
Have to imagine Schumer’s political future weighed a bit on his vote while Durbin is retiring so he doesn’t have to explain it to voters
Not sure if the plan worked though since Schumer is getting cooked anyways👇🏼👇🏼
The top three Illinois Dems vying to replace Durbin next year spoke out against the funding package he signed onto tonight
Durbin hasn’t endorsed anyone yet
Stratton called it a “betrayal of the American people”
Durbin hasn’t endorsed anyone yet
Stratton called it a “betrayal of the American people”
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The top three Illinois Dems vying to replace Durbin next year spoke out against the funding package he signed onto tonight
Durbin hasn’t endorsed anyone yet
Stratton called it a “betrayal of the American people”
Durbin hasn’t endorsed anyone yet
Stratton called it a “betrayal of the American people”
Small note in the press conference tonight as detractors tried to explain their vote
Durbin and Fetterman were both not at the PC
Shaheen admitted “there was never a guarantee that it would become law” when asked about the ACA vote promised by Thune next month
Durbin and Fetterman were both not at the PC
Shaheen admitted “there was never a guarantee that it would become law” when asked about the ACA vote promised by Thune next month
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Small note in the press conference tonight as detractors tried to explain their vote
Durbin and Fetterman were both not at the PC
Shaheen admitted “there was never a guarantee that it would become law” when asked about the ACA vote promised by Thune next month
Durbin and Fetterman were both not at the PC
Shaheen admitted “there was never a guarantee that it would become law” when asked about the ACA vote promised by Thune next month
Reposted by Matthew Eadie
Dick Durbin stands on his own with his yes vote tonight to reopen the government
He’s the only Dem from a deep blue state to vote yes
Shaheen/Hassan - NH centrists
CCM/Rosen - NV (swing state)
Kaine - VA (fed workers)
Fetterman - ….
King - Maine independent
And then there’s Durbin
He’s the only Dem from a deep blue state to vote yes
Shaheen/Hassan - NH centrists
CCM/Rosen - NV (swing state)
Kaine - VA (fed workers)
Fetterman - ….
King - Maine independent
And then there’s Durbin
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Dick Durbin stands on his own with his yes vote tonight to reopen the government
He’s the only Dem from a deep blue state to vote yes
Shaheen/Hassan - NH centrists
CCM/Rosen - NV (swing state)
Kaine - VA (fed workers)
Fetterman - ….
King - Maine independent
And then there’s Durbin
He’s the only Dem from a deep blue state to vote yes
Shaheen/Hassan - NH centrists
CCM/Rosen - NV (swing state)
Kaine - VA (fed workers)
Fetterman - ….
King - Maine independent
And then there’s Durbin
Dick Durbin stands on his own with his yes vote tonight to reopen the government
He’s the only Dem from a deep blue state to vote yes
Shaheen/Hassan - NH centrists
CCM/Rosen - NV (swing state)
Kaine - VA (fed workers)
Fetterman - ….
King - Maine independent
And then there’s Durbin
He’s the only Dem from a deep blue state to vote yes
Shaheen/Hassan - NH centrists
CCM/Rosen - NV (swing state)
Kaine - VA (fed workers)
Fetterman - ….
King - Maine independent
And then there’s Durbin
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Dick Durbin stands on his own with his yes vote tonight to reopen the government
He’s the only Dem from a deep blue state to vote yes
Shaheen/Hassan - NH centrists
CCM/Rosen - NV (swing state)
Kaine - VA (fed workers)
Fetterman - ….
King - Maine independent
And then there’s Durbin
He’s the only Dem from a deep blue state to vote yes
Shaheen/Hassan - NH centrists
CCM/Rosen - NV (swing state)
Kaine - VA (fed workers)
Fetterman - ….
King - Maine independent
And then there’s Durbin
Throughout this shutdown, Democrats have shown that we have the backbone to actually fight for what we believe in: lower costs, accessible healthcare, and a Congress that can be a check on Trump’s chaos.
Vague Republican promises are not enough — no deal without real progress on healthcare.
Vague Republican promises are not enough — no deal without real progress on healthcare.
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Was busy yesterday, but Kat Abughazaleh called out her opponents on donating to food pantries, something Bushra Amiwala quickly clapped back noting she’s fundraiser for Niles Township pantry for years
Abughazaleh said she was donating $2,500 to local pantries
See below:
Abughazaleh said she was donating $2,500 to local pantries
See below:
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Was busy yesterday, but Kat Abughazaleh called out her opponents on donating to food pantries, something Bushra Amiwala quickly clapped back noting she’s fundraiser for Niles Township pantry for years
Abughazaleh said she was donating $2,500 to local pantries
See below:
Abughazaleh said she was donating $2,500 to local pantries
See below:
Durbin on voting yes to reopen the government tonight:
“It’s time for Leader Thune to keep his promise to schedule a vote on the ACA tax credits in December.”
Durbin is retiring and an ACA tax credit vote is bound to fail, making it a vote he won’t have to answer for next year
“It’s time for Leader Thune to keep his promise to schedule a vote on the ACA tax credits in December.”
Durbin is retiring and an ACA tax credit vote is bound to fail, making it a vote he won’t have to answer for next year
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Durbin on voting yes to reopen the government tonight:
“It’s time for Leader Thune to keep his promise to schedule a vote on the ACA tax credits in December.”
Durbin is retiring and an ACA tax credit vote is bound to fail, making it a vote he won’t have to answer for next year
“It’s time for Leader Thune to keep his promise to schedule a vote on the ACA tax credits in December.”
Durbin is retiring and an ACA tax credit vote is bound to fail, making it a vote he won’t have to answer for next year
The FBI has launched an investigation into the incident involving border patrol agents and Evanston residents near the corner of Asbury and Oakton on Halloween
Details of the investigation, and who the FBI is investigating, still remain unclear
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Details of the investigation, and who the FBI is investigating, still remain unclear
evanstonnow.com/fbi-investig...
FBI investigating Halloween clash with feds - Evanston Now
Three residents were detained by the immigration agents after a car crash but later released without charges.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The FBI has launched an investigation into the incident involving border patrol agents and Evanston residents near the corner of Asbury and Oakton on Halloween
Details of the investigation, and who the FBI is investigating, still remain unclear
evanstonnow.com/fbi-investig...
Details of the investigation, and who the FBI is investigating, still remain unclear
evanstonnow.com/fbi-investig...
Reposted by Matthew Eadie
Biss is quickly fundraising off this for his congressional campaign —>>
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Biss is quickly fundraising off this for his congressional campaign —>>
A long-time 80+ y.o. incumbent, who was facing a challenge from a younger, more left-wing, very online first-time candidate, decides to retire
A widely known state senator jumps in with a former mayor apparently mulling a run w/ a bunch more expected to jump in
Sounds like #IL09 to me!
A widely known state senator jumps in with a former mayor apparently mulling a run w/ a bunch more expected to jump in
Sounds like #IL09 to me!
BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the U.S. House.
Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House
Powerful Democratic former speaker Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection to the U.S. House. Pelosi’s announcement Thursday brings to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker’s office but arguably the most powerful in American politics.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A long-time 80+ y.o. incumbent, who was facing a challenge from a younger, more left-wing, very online first-time candidate, decides to retire
A widely known state senator jumps in with a former mayor apparently mulling a run w/ a bunch more expected to jump in
Sounds like #IL09 to me!
A widely known state senator jumps in with a former mayor apparently mulling a run w/ a bunch more expected to jump in
Sounds like #IL09 to me!
Rep. Robyn Gabel (18th HD) and Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (17th HD) are both running unopposed again in next year's Dem primaries
Both represent parts of Evanston
Gabel, the House majority leader, is also running for Evanston Democratic committeeperson
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Both represent parts of Evanston
Gabel, the House majority leader, is also running for Evanston Democratic committeeperson
evanstonnow.com/gabel-gong-g...
Gabel, Gong-Gershowitz unopposed in primaries - Evanston Now
Hanely, Ruttenberg only two Dems running to replace Sen. Laura Fine.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Rep. Robyn Gabel (18th HD) and Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (17th HD) are both running unopposed again in next year's Dem primaries
Both represent parts of Evanston
Gabel, the House majority leader, is also running for Evanston Democratic committeeperson
evanstonnow.com/gabel-gong-g...
Both represent parts of Evanston
Gabel, the House majority leader, is also running for Evanston Democratic committeeperson
evanstonnow.com/gabel-gong-g...
Evanston resident Jennifer Moriarty, one of three residents detained by border patrol agents last Friday, describes being driven around by agents in Evanston and Chicago before being released:
"We were never arrested. We were never charged ... it was surreal."
"We were never arrested. We were never charged ... it was surreal."
November 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Evanston resident Jennifer Moriarty, one of three residents detained by border patrol agents last Friday, describes being driven around by agents in Evanston and Chicago before being released:
"We were never arrested. We were never charged ... it was surreal."
"We were never arrested. We were never charged ... it was surreal."
NEW: Conservative activist group Judicial Watch is suing Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in his capacity as mayor over what the group alleges is a violation of a FOIA request
The group says the city denied a FOIA request for records related to ICE enforcement.
The group says the city denied a FOIA request for records related to ICE enforcement.
November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
NEW: Conservative activist group Judicial Watch is suing Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in his capacity as mayor over what the group alleges is a violation of a FOIA request
The group says the city denied a FOIA request for records related to ICE enforcement.
The group says the city denied a FOIA request for records related to ICE enforcement.
Evanston mayor and #IL09 candidate Daniel Biss on Democracy Now this morning discussing DHS/ICE in town:
Evanston mayor @danielbiss.bsky.social is launching investigations into reports of immigration agents brutalizing community members.
“They appear to have just started beating people up for no reason.”
“They appear to have just started beating people up for no reason.”
November 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Evanston mayor and #IL09 candidate Daniel Biss on Democracy Now this morning discussing DHS/ICE in town:
Kat Abughazaleh weighs in on Mamdani's win too:
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Kat Abughazaleh weighs in on Mamdani's win too:
Reposted by Matthew Eadie
Maria Bartiromo defends an immigration agent who was filmed brutalizing someone on camera in Evanston, saying they were "defensive strikes"
November 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Maria Bartiromo defends an immigration agent who was filmed brutalizing someone on camera in Evanston, saying they were "defensive strikes"
“Step back or I’m going to shoot you”
An Evanston resident is alleging a DHS agent said that to him while pointing his gun, which attorneys say violates the TRO issued by Judge Sara Ellis
More here:
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An Evanston resident is alleging a DHS agent said that to him while pointing his gun, which attorneys say violates the TRO issued by Judge Sara Ellis
More here:
evanstonnow.com/feds-accused...
Feds accused of violating restraining order in Evanston clash - Evanston Now
Evanston resident says agent pointed a gun at him and threatened to shoot.
evanstonnow.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
“Step back or I’m going to shoot you”
An Evanston resident is alleging a DHS agent said that to him while pointing his gun, which attorneys say violates the TRO issued by Judge Sara Ellis
More here:
evanstonnow.com/feds-accused...
An Evanston resident is alleging a DHS agent said that to him while pointing his gun, which attorneys say violates the TRO issued by Judge Sara Ellis
More here:
evanstonnow.com/feds-accused...
NEW tonight: Attorneys in the suit against Bovino and border patrol are alleging tonight that agents violated the TRO in Evanston on Halloween, including one agent who pointed a gun at an Evanston man and threatened to shoot
"Step back or I'm going to shoot you," the agent allegedly said
"Step back or I'm going to shoot you," the agent allegedly said
November 4, 2025 at 6:58 AM
NEW tonight: Attorneys in the suit against Bovino and border patrol are alleging tonight that agents violated the TRO in Evanston on Halloween, including one agent who pointed a gun at an Evanston man and threatened to shoot
"Step back or I'm going to shoot you," the agent allegedly said
"Step back or I'm going to shoot you," the agent allegedly said