Michelle
@michelle345.bsky.social
Chicago
PRO biking/walking for transportation
ANTI car-dominated streets
PRO cities/housing/skylines
Violin/guitar/art/travel/weather
1st generation American 🇩🇪 🇺🇸
#northDLSD #bikeCHI #ClarkStCorridor
PRO biking/walking for transportation
ANTI car-dominated streets
PRO cities/housing/skylines
Violin/guitar/art/travel/weather
1st generation American 🇩🇪 🇺🇸
#northDLSD #bikeCHI #ClarkStCorridor
Ooooo! Let’s leave some of the brick wall standing as an homage to the historic building that will now be a … surface parking lot
November 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Ooooo! Let’s leave some of the brick wall standing as an homage to the historic building that will now be a … surface parking lot
I still think these little guys are fine
November 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I still think these little guys are fine
Reposted by Michelle
Me: There's no such thing as a real life superhero
Zohran Mamdani: Hold my beer, I can make Trump call himself a fascist
Zohran Mamdani: Hold my beer, I can make Trump call himself a fascist
November 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Me: There's no such thing as a real life superhero
Zohran Mamdani: Hold my beer, I can make Trump call himself a fascist
Zohran Mamdani: Hold my beer, I can make Trump call himself a fascist
Reposted by Michelle
Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
Like giant chess pieces
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Like giant chess pieces
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And the ones who did still deserved due process and humane treatment. Disappearance and horrific conditions are tools of state terror, not law enforcement.
Data shows that only 3% of people detained by ICE in Chicago had any criminal convictions or charges
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Nearly all immigrants detained in Trump Chicago raid had no criminal conviction
Data sharply contradicts officials’ portrayal of immigration sweeps as effort to fight ‘worst of the worst’ criminals
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
And the ones who did still deserved due process and humane treatment. Disappearance and horrific conditions are tools of state terror, not law enforcement.
Data shows that only 3% of people detained by ICE in Chicago had any criminal convictions or charges
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Nearly all immigrants detained in Trump Chicago raid had no criminal conviction
Data sharply contradicts officials’ portrayal of immigration sweeps as effort to fight ‘worst of the worst’ criminals
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Data shows that only 3% of people detained by ICE in Chicago had any criminal convictions or charges
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Gloomy morning but Chicago is starting the day
November 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Gloomy morning but Chicago is starting the day
Once nice thing about the dark months is admiring beautiful, empty storefront offices like this
November 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Once nice thing about the dark months is admiring beautiful, empty storefront offices like this
I made this argument successfully with a coworker who was complaining about all the bicyclists on her car commute, I asked
“Would you rather have 10 bicyclists near you, or 10 more cars in front of you?”
Lightbulb moment for her
“Would you rather have 10 bicyclists near you, or 10 more cars in front of you?”
Lightbulb moment for her
The people who love/must drive should be the biggest advocates of non-motorized modes.
The more cars are taken off the road, the faster they will go. It’s not magic, just common sense.
The more cars are taken off the road, the faster they will go. It’s not magic, just common sense.
November 19, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I made this argument successfully with a coworker who was complaining about all the bicyclists on her car commute, I asked
“Would you rather have 10 bicyclists near you, or 10 more cars in front of you?”
Lightbulb moment for her
“Would you rather have 10 bicyclists near you, or 10 more cars in front of you?”
Lightbulb moment for her
I’ve been on a stakeholder task force for the IDOT project since 2013.There’s been not a peep from IDOT since they unveiled their unfortunate “recommendations” in July 2024 and then received vehement pushback from multiple fronts. Keep up the pressure, fam, it’s working #northDLSD
November 18, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I’ve been on a stakeholder task force for the IDOT project since 2013.There’s been not a peep from IDOT since they unveiled their unfortunate “recommendations” in July 2024 and then received vehement pushback from multiple fronts. Keep up the pressure, fam, it’s working #northDLSD
Great video from @carfreekeith.bsky.social about #northDLSD
To become a world class transportation system, “We can’t be afraid of taking one lane away from cars … and that goes for Lake Shore Drive and many other streets in Chicago”
youtu.be/aspdaCREwWI?...
To become a world class transportation system, “We can’t be afraid of taking one lane away from cars … and that goes for Lake Shore Drive and many other streets in Chicago”
youtu.be/aspdaCREwWI?...
Chicago's Lakefront Has Too Many Cars. Here's How We Fix It
YouTube video by Car Free Keith
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Great video from @carfreekeith.bsky.social about #northDLSD
To become a world class transportation system, “We can’t be afraid of taking one lane away from cars … and that goes for Lake Shore Drive and many other streets in Chicago”
youtu.be/aspdaCREwWI?...
To become a world class transportation system, “We can’t be afraid of taking one lane away from cars … and that goes for Lake Shore Drive and many other streets in Chicago”
youtu.be/aspdaCREwWI?...
As a violinist, I adore how much Ken Burns features plaintive solo melodies, only a few minutes in! #AmericanRevolution
November 17, 2025 at 1:08 AM
As a violinist, I adore how much Ken Burns features plaintive solo melodies, only a few minutes in! #AmericanRevolution
More than 1,000 girls
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
More than 1,000 girls
Re: the “light pollution” comments I got on my last post: Chicago’s lights provide illumination for 2.7 million people, plus visitors. I’m fairly sure that lights in rural areas produce a LOT more light “pollution” per person, it’s just less concentrated, and less efficient. So spare me.
November 15, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Re: the “light pollution” comments I got on my last post: Chicago’s lights provide illumination for 2.7 million people, plus visitors. I’m fairly sure that lights in rural areas produce a LOT more light “pollution” per person, it’s just less concentrated, and less efficient. So spare me.
Who needs northern lights when we’ve got city lights like this every night in Chicago
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Who needs northern lights when we’ve got city lights like this every night in Chicago
Watching and waiting for the northern lights, so far not much
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Watching and waiting for the northern lights, so far not much
I believe the latest forecast is good news for chance of northern lights, saying from 6:20 PM CST tonight to 3:00 AM tomorrow, a KP index of 7 or higher is expected (anything higher than 6 is good, 9 is max)
Aurora Forecast Update for 2025-11-12T21:00:05Z
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 or greater expected
Extension to Serial Number: 137
Valid From: 2025 Nov 12 0020 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2025 Nov 13 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
Additional Details Here.
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 or greater expected
Extension to Serial Number: 137
Valid From: 2025 Nov 12 0020 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2025 Nov 13 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
Additional Details Here.
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I believe the latest forecast is good news for chance of northern lights, saying from 6:20 PM CST tonight to 3:00 AM tomorrow, a KP index of 7 or higher is expected (anything higher than 6 is good, 9 is max)
The northern lights may appear in Chicago Wednesday night too, possibly even more visible
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The northern lights may appear in Chicago Wednesday night too, possibly even more visible
Reposted by Michelle
Chicago Transit AuthAuroraty
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Chicago Transit AuthAuroraty
Oh yes, through my camera (and a glass window) the aurora is visible!
November 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Oh yes, through my camera (and a glass window) the aurora is visible!
Reposted by Michelle
Aurora visible in Chicago!
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Aurora visible in Chicago!
It’s a shame that Dick Durbin has essentially decimated the legacy of his dedicated, otherwise decently admirable lifetime of service to Illinois with this one idiotic move that we won’t forget
I am calling for a nationwide #NoCowards Protest to shame the Democrats for caving on the shutdown.
November 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
It’s a shame that Dick Durbin has essentially decimated the legacy of his dedicated, otherwise decently admirable lifetime of service to Illinois with this one idiotic move that we won’t forget
If you’re up in the middle of the night tonight and have a view to the northeast, it’s worth a glance, maybe you’ll be lucky
A severe geomagnetic storm is heading toward Earth, with waves likely to hit late Tuesday into Wednesday. Depending on timing and other variables, Chicagoans could be treated to another spectacular display of the aurora borealis.
https://to.wttw.com/47LdLMl
https://to.wttw.com/47LdLMl
Severe Solar Storm Hurtling Toward Earth Means Chicago Could See Northern Lights This Week
The national Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a "severe" alert as solar particles speed toward Earth. The geomagnetic activity could produce auroras visible as far south as Alabama.
to.wttw.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
If you’re up in the middle of the night tonight and have a view to the northeast, it’s worth a glance, maybe you’ll be lucky
Now the sun is shining, the snow will melt and I can’t wait to see memes on these signs
November 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Now the sun is shining, the snow will melt and I can’t wait to see memes on these signs