@nathansheskey.bsky.social
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Crushing the mRNA industry in the US also probably destroys a bunch of cures for various cancers just as an FYI.
February 13, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Crushing the mRNA industry in the US also probably destroys a bunch of cures for various cancers just as an FYI.
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We're turning out in force to support more homes at next week's Zoning Committee meeting! This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard. 🏘️
Please RSVP if you plan to attend so that we can plan accordingly.
www.eventbrite.com/e/support-ho...
Please RSVP if you plan to attend so that we can plan accordingly.
www.eventbrite.com/e/support-ho...
Support housing at February's Zoning Committee meeting
Show City Council that new housing is needed in Chicago
www.eventbrite.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM
We're turning out in force to support more homes at next week's Zoning Committee meeting! This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard. 🏘️
Please RSVP if you plan to attend so that we can plan accordingly.
www.eventbrite.com/e/support-ho...
Please RSVP if you plan to attend so that we can plan accordingly.
www.eventbrite.com/e/support-ho...
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Want to speak in support of new homes next to the 606? Head on down to City Hall on Tuesday to give public comment! You'll be in good company. 😊
www.eventbrite.com/e/1983028695...
www.eventbrite.com/e/1983028695...
Support housing at February's Zoning Committee meeting
Show City Council that new housing is needed in Chicago
www.eventbrite.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Want to speak in support of new homes next to the 606? Head on down to City Hall on Tuesday to give public comment! You'll be in good company. 😊
www.eventbrite.com/e/1983028695...
www.eventbrite.com/e/1983028695...
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Want to speak in support of 325 new homes in West Loop? Head on down to City Hall on Tuesday to give public comment! You'll be in good company. 😊
www.eventbrite.com/e/1983028695...
www.eventbrite.com/e/1983028695...
Support housing at February's Zoning Committee meeting
Show City Council that new housing is needed in Chicago
www.eventbrite.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Want to speak in support of 325 new homes in West Loop? Head on down to City Hall on Tuesday to give public comment! You'll be in good company. 😊
www.eventbrite.com/e/1983028695...
www.eventbrite.com/e/1983028695...
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Want to speak in support of 60 new homes in Wicker Park? Head on down to City Hall on Tuesday to give public comment! You'll be in good company. 😊
www.eventbrite.com/e/1983028695...
www.eventbrite.com/e/1983028695...
Support housing at February's Zoning Committee meeting
Show City Council that new housing is needed in Chicago
www.eventbrite.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Want to speak in support of 60 new homes in Wicker Park? Head on down to City Hall on Tuesday to give public comment! You'll be in good company. 😊
www.eventbrite.com/e/1983028695...
www.eventbrite.com/e/1983028695...
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With safety upgrades on Archer, “if you live a few blocks from your kids’ school, maybe you’ll feel comfortable letting your kids bike to school, or walking with them—trips you wouldn’t have felt safe doing before.
If the project achieves that, it’s a boon for quality of life in the neighborhood.”
If the project achieves that, it’s a boon for quality of life in the neighborhood.”
February 13, 2026 at 1:21 AM
With safety upgrades on Archer, “if you live a few blocks from your kids’ school, maybe you’ll feel comfortable letting your kids bike to school, or walking with them—trips you wouldn’t have felt safe doing before.
If the project achieves that, it’s a boon for quality of life in the neighborhood.”
If the project achieves that, it’s a boon for quality of life in the neighborhood.”
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Great words from @rsday.bsky.social
this morning on the strange, and damaging, concern that building taller high rises in West Loop would be a bad idea
citythatworks.substack.com/p/against-sm...
this morning on the strange, and damaging, concern that building taller high rises in West Loop would be a bad idea
citythatworks.substack.com/p/against-sm...
February 12, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Great words from @rsday.bsky.social
this morning on the strange, and damaging, concern that building taller high rises in West Loop would be a bad idea
citythatworks.substack.com/p/against-sm...
this morning on the strange, and damaging, concern that building taller high rises in West Loop would be a bad idea
citythatworks.substack.com/p/against-sm...
There's a community meeting to discuss DPD's "Moving Archer Forward" on Saturday February 28th.
It's an opportunity to tell DPD that Archer should have safer streets, fewer cars, and more homes.
We can't accept the status quo, this kid deserves better.
www.chicago.gov/city/en/site...
It's an opportunity to tell DPD that Archer should have safer streets, fewer cars, and more homes.
We can't accept the status quo, this kid deserves better.
www.chicago.gov/city/en/site...
February 12, 2026 at 11:53 AM
There's a community meeting to discuss DPD's "Moving Archer Forward" on Saturday February 28th.
It's an opportunity to tell DPD that Archer should have safer streets, fewer cars, and more homes.
We can't accept the status quo, this kid deserves better.
www.chicago.gov/city/en/site...
It's an opportunity to tell DPD that Archer should have safer streets, fewer cars, and more homes.
We can't accept the status quo, this kid deserves better.
www.chicago.gov/city/en/site...
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This should be built by right. All of Lincoln Park should be dramatically up-zoned.
Neighbors are raising parking and density concerns about a proposed Clybourn apartment project. blockclubchi.co/4rQb1EB
February 11, 2026 at 10:44 PM
This should be built by right. All of Lincoln Park should be dramatically up-zoned.
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"Residents say limited parking and added density could strain nearby residential streets."
This Chicago resident says: "Scaling back development like this will cause Illinois to lose seats in Congress and electoral college, enabling the rise of fascism"
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/11/n...
This Chicago resident says: "Scaling back development like this will cause Illinois to lose seats in Congress and electoral college, enabling the rise of fascism"
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/11/n...
Neighbors Raise Parking, Density Concerns About Proposed Clybourn Apartment Project
Residents say limited parking and added density could strain nearby residential streets.
blockclubchicago.org
February 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM
"Residents say limited parking and added density could strain nearby residential streets."
This Chicago resident says: "Scaling back development like this will cause Illinois to lose seats in Congress and electoral college, enabling the rise of fascism"
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/11/n...
This Chicago resident says: "Scaling back development like this will cause Illinois to lose seats in Congress and electoral college, enabling the rise of fascism"
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/11/n...
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🌟IC-SS News: Feb 9-15: tinyurl.com/icss02-09-26
- Learn to knock doors & talk to voters, attend Yes You Canvass training in Hyde Park 3/10 or find another date/place
- Learn about candidates running in Congress in our districts
- Thanks to our volunteers!
📰 Our newsletter: tinyurl.com/icss02-09-26
- Learn to knock doors & talk to voters, attend Yes You Canvass training in Hyde Park 3/10 or find another date/place
- Learn about candidates running in Congress in our districts
- Thanks to our volunteers!
📰 Our newsletter: tinyurl.com/icss02-09-26
February 11, 2026 at 2:59 AM
🌟IC-SS News: Feb 9-15: tinyurl.com/icss02-09-26
- Learn to knock doors & talk to voters, attend Yes You Canvass training in Hyde Park 3/10 or find another date/place
- Learn about candidates running in Congress in our districts
- Thanks to our volunteers!
📰 Our newsletter: tinyurl.com/icss02-09-26
- Learn to knock doors & talk to voters, attend Yes You Canvass training in Hyde Park 3/10 or find another date/place
- Learn about candidates running in Congress in our districts
- Thanks to our volunteers!
📰 Our newsletter: tinyurl.com/icss02-09-26
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thread of all of @drakefor10.bsky.social's video about housing
Chicago is down from its peak population by more than a million people, yet we also have some of the fastest growing housing costs in the nation.
How do we fix this? Build. More. Housing.
@abundanthousingil.bsky.social
How do we fix this? Build. More. Housing.
@abundanthousingil.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
thread of all of @drakefor10.bsky.social's video about housing
This article is as relevant today as it was two months ago:
"Two recent reports... neglect a powerful revenue option completely in City Council’s control: changing land use rules to grow the tax base - particularly by upzoning residential neighborhoods."
citythatworks.substack.com/p/budget-tal...
"Two recent reports... neglect a powerful revenue option completely in City Council’s control: changing land use rules to grow the tax base - particularly by upzoning residential neighborhoods."
citythatworks.substack.com/p/budget-tal...
February 10, 2026 at 3:36 PM
This article is as relevant today as it was two months ago:
"Two recent reports... neglect a powerful revenue option completely in City Council’s control: changing land use rules to grow the tax base - particularly by upzoning residential neighborhoods."
citythatworks.substack.com/p/budget-tal...
"Two recent reports... neglect a powerful revenue option completely in City Council’s control: changing land use rules to grow the tax base - particularly by upzoning residential neighborhoods."
citythatworks.substack.com/p/budget-tal...
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Here are more photos of Little Italy Branch for your viewing pleasure! 🦉📚✨
February 9, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Here are more photos of Little Italy Branch for your viewing pleasure! 🦉📚✨
Illinois residents, please tell your legislators to cosponsor the Passenger Rail Planning Act! It would direct IDOT to plan for hourly service as a minimum along important routes.
www.hsrail.org/blog/tell-yo...
www.hsrail.org/blog/tell-yo...
Tell Your Illinois Legislators: Cosponsor the Passenger Rail Planning Act | High Speed Rail Alliance
The Passenger Rail Planning Act directs IDOT to plan for hourly service in several strategic corridors. Ask your reps to cosponsor the bill.
www.hsrail.org
February 10, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Illinois residents, please tell your legislators to cosponsor the Passenger Rail Planning Act! It would direct IDOT to plan for hourly service as a minimum along important routes.
www.hsrail.org/blog/tell-yo...
www.hsrail.org/blog/tell-yo...
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Drop in at the next Moving Archer Forward open house at the McKinley Park Fieldhouse on Saturday, Feb. 28—anytime between 1-3pm.
This is your chance to let city planners know what YOU want to see on Archer, from zoning and land use to transit and housing.
More info: chicago.gov/archer
This is your chance to let city planners know what YOU want to see on Archer, from zoning and land use to transit and housing.
More info: chicago.gov/archer
February 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Drop in at the next Moving Archer Forward open house at the McKinley Park Fieldhouse on Saturday, Feb. 28—anytime between 1-3pm.
This is your chance to let city planners know what YOU want to see on Archer, from zoning and land use to transit and housing.
More info: chicago.gov/archer
This is your chance to let city planners know what YOU want to see on Archer, from zoning and land use to transit and housing.
More info: chicago.gov/archer
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“Former Chicago Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara, vice president of Community Impact at The Chicago Community Trust, said the city would do well to revisit ordinances, practices and policies that help drive up the cost of affordable housing.“
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
Stylish new affordable housing improved a once hard-luck corner in Auburn Gresham
Together, the apartment buildings represent a notable come-up for that stretch of the Seven-Nine, bringing color, life — even open balconies and green space — to a corridor that had been a commercial…
chicago.suntimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:24 PM
“Former Chicago Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara, vice president of Community Impact at The Chicago Community Trust, said the city would do well to revisit ordinances, practices and policies that help drive up the cost of affordable housing.“
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
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Chicago is actually really bad at building TOD. There are only 34 'L' stations in the entire city where the average surrounding building height is greater than 30 feet, and 16 of them are in the Loop.
February 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Chicago is actually really bad at building TOD. There are only 34 'L' stations in the entire city where the average surrounding building height is greater than 30 feet, and 16 of them are in the Loop.
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Chicago DPD is hosting a one-year anniversary celebration for the 95th Street Corridor Plan this Thursday! 🏘️
www.eventbrite.com/e/95th-stree...
www.eventbrite.com/e/95th-stree...
95th Street Corridor Plan One-Year Anniversary Celebration
You're invited to learn about exciting updates and announcements for opportunities along the 95th Street corridor.
www.eventbrite.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Chicago DPD is hosting a one-year anniversary celebration for the 95th Street Corridor Plan this Thursday! 🏘️
www.eventbrite.com/e/95th-stree...
www.eventbrite.com/e/95th-stree...
An exciting opportunity for transit oriented development next to the 95th Red Line station, and an important piece of the 95th Street Corridor Plan.
www.chicago.gov/city/en/site...
www.chicago.gov/city/en/site...
February 3, 2026 at 1:43 PM
An exciting opportunity for transit oriented development next to the 95th Red Line station, and an important piece of the 95th Street Corridor Plan.
www.chicago.gov/city/en/site...
www.chicago.gov/city/en/site...
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🚨 HOUSING WIN 🚨
Today, Ald. Gilbert Villegas announced his support for 40 new homes to replace a now-demolished Advance Auto Parts store at 2652 W. Chicago Ave.
AHIL members delivered over 100 letters to Ald. Villegas and attended multiple community meetings to express support for the project. 💪🏘️
Today, Ald. Gilbert Villegas announced his support for 40 new homes to replace a now-demolished Advance Auto Parts store at 2652 W. Chicago Ave.
AHIL members delivered over 100 letters to Ald. Villegas and attended multiple community meetings to express support for the project. 💪🏘️
February 3, 2026 at 3:24 AM
🚨 HOUSING WIN 🚨
Today, Ald. Gilbert Villegas announced his support for 40 new homes to replace a now-demolished Advance Auto Parts store at 2652 W. Chicago Ave.
AHIL members delivered over 100 letters to Ald. Villegas and attended multiple community meetings to express support for the project. 💪🏘️
Today, Ald. Gilbert Villegas announced his support for 40 new homes to replace a now-demolished Advance Auto Parts store at 2652 W. Chicago Ave.
AHIL members delivered over 100 letters to Ald. Villegas and attended multiple community meetings to express support for the project. 💪🏘️
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Chicago population to 4.7 million or bust!
The entire cities of Amsterdam (red), Paris (blue), and Barcelona (purple) can fit inside Chicago.
All borders use the same geographic scale (1:175000). The European cities have been rotated and/or flipped, but not resized.
All borders use the same geographic scale (1:175000). The European cities have been rotated and/or flipped, but not resized.
February 2, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Chicago population to 4.7 million or bust!
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Abundant Housing Illinois will be celebrating Black History Month with a special February happy hour on 2/25 at The Long Room! 🏘️
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Abundant Housing Illinois Feb Happy Hour - Celebrating Black History Month
Abundant Housing Illinois is celebrating Black History Month with a special February happy hour at The Long Room
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January 31, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Abundant Housing Illinois will be celebrating Black History Month with a special February happy hour on 2/25 at The Long Room! 🏘️
www.eventbrite.com/e/abundant-h...
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Build. More. Housing.
Though home sales remain strong, a dwindling number of listings combined with steady demand means more competition among buyers, which could motivate sellers to raise prices.
Affordability — or the lack of it — will define Chicago's housing market this year, experts say
www.wbez.org
January 30, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Build. More. Housing.
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We had a great time at yesterday’s housing happy hour featuring Drake Warren. 😊
If you didn’t make it to the event, you can still donate to Drake Warren’s campaign via the fundraiser page. The first $2,000 raised will be matched by an anonymous donor! 🎉
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If you didn’t make it to the event, you can still donate to Drake Warren’s campaign via the fundraiser page. The first $2,000 raised will be matched by an anonymous donor! 🎉
secure.actblue.com/donate/ahil-...
January 30, 2026 at 9:27 PM
We had a great time at yesterday’s housing happy hour featuring Drake Warren. 😊
If you didn’t make it to the event, you can still donate to Drake Warren’s campaign via the fundraiser page. The first $2,000 raised will be matched by an anonymous donor! 🎉
secure.actblue.com/donate/ahil-...
If you didn’t make it to the event, you can still donate to Drake Warren’s campaign via the fundraiser page. The first $2,000 raised will be matched by an anonymous donor! 🎉
secure.actblue.com/donate/ahil-...