Noel B
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Chicago: ICE heavily active in West Ridge and Edgewater. Landscapers heavily targeted. Put on your whistles and patrol if you can.
November 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Chicago: ICE heavily active in West Ridge and Edgewater. Landscapers heavily targeted. Put on your whistles and patrol if you can.
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Multiple abductions and ongoing sightings across Rogers Park/West Ridge reported just now.
As many eyes will be on court downtown today, there are early indications ICE may be active in this area again.
Agents reportedly snatched a daycare worker in Roscoe Village this morning.
Agents reportedly snatched a daycare worker in Roscoe Village this morning.
ICE/CBP is active in Lincoln Park right now, has been spotted near Damen/Clybourn at Costco + Jewel (this is in addition to a morning abduction reported at Costco earlier).
People believe grocery delivery drivers are being targeted and are asking folks to alert other vulnerable workers as well.
People believe grocery delivery drivers are being targeted and are asking folks to alert other vulnerable workers as well.
November 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Multiple abductions and ongoing sightings across Rogers Park/West Ridge reported just now.
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The full weight of western capitalism is about to laser focus on NYC. The robber barons failed to win and will panic. They will sabotage NYC because the system cannot allow Mamdani's term to be successful. They cannot allow people to believe things can be better. Your job now is to hold the line.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:05 AM
The full weight of western capitalism is about to laser focus on NYC. The robber barons failed to win and will panic. They will sabotage NYC because the system cannot allow Mamdani's term to be successful. They cannot allow people to believe things can be better. Your job now is to hold the line.
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A caravan of Border Patrol and ICE agents, including a van with abducted individuals, drove out of the Target on Peterson Ave across from Rosehill Cemetery around 11:30 this morning, Nov 3. They came from the service vehicle loading dock, where it seemed Target allowed them to remain for some time
November 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A caravan of Border Patrol and ICE agents, including a van with abducted individuals, drove out of the Target on Peterson Ave across from Rosehill Cemetery around 11:30 this morning, Nov 3. They came from the service vehicle loading dock, where it seemed Target allowed them to remain for some time
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Man Wouldn't Have Worn Costume To Work If He'd Known He Was Getting Laid Off
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Man Wouldn't Have Worn Costume To Work If He'd Known He Was Getting Laid Off
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ICE Agent, 7-Year-Old Both Wearing Same ‘Military Commando’ Halloween Costume
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ICE Agent, 7-Year-Old Both Wearing Same ‘Military Commando’ Halloween Costume
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Immortality is a child's answer to death anxiety, not a real thing with which humanity will ever have to contend. No king's alchemist ever granted him eternal life, and it isn't going to start happening now just because of Computer.
October 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Immortality is a child's answer to death anxiety, not a real thing with which humanity will ever have to contend. No king's alchemist ever granted him eternal life, and it isn't going to start happening now just because of Computer.
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Good morning, Ye Mighty
I hope these works find you well. If you could look upon them by EOD today and get back to me, that would be great. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Best,
Ozymandias
I hope these works find you well. If you could look upon them by EOD today and get back to me, that would be great. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Best,
Ozymandias
October 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Good morning, Ye Mighty
I hope these works find you well. If you could look upon them by EOD today and get back to me, that would be great. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Best,
Ozymandias
I hope these works find you well. If you could look upon them by EOD today and get back to me, that would be great. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Best,
Ozymandias
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Thought the Times had been hoaxed. Turns out to be so much better than that
October 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Thought the Times had been hoaxed. Turns out to be so much better than that
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TLDR they spoke anonymously for the same reason ICE agents wear masks.
In case you wanted to know what was going through the heads of some Chicago police as the feds throw tear gas and make arrests throughout the city, Jeremy Gorner and I have you covered here. What they have to say may surprise you.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/26/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/26/c...
Chicago police find themselves in difficult spots as wave of federal immigration enforcement continues
On at least two occasions, CPD personnel responding to standoffs between neighbors and federal agents have found themselves tear-gassed alongside residents as agents react to thrown objects and sho…
www.chicagotribune.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
TLDR they spoke anonymously for the same reason ICE agents wear masks.
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Since we’ve outstripped our costs to date, I’m happy to help anyone who’s starting up a whistle event in Chicago with supplies and any comms or logistics support they need.
It’ll be your party, but I’ll help you make it happen!
gofund.me/01742db4b
It’ll be your party, but I’ll help you make it happen!
gofund.me/01742db4b
Donate to Support Whistle Distribution in Chicago, organized by Emily Hilleren
Hi! I’ve been organizing whistle kit assembly parties in Chicago. I currently h… Emily Hilleren needs your support for Support Whistle Distribution in Chicago
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October 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Since we’ve outstripped our costs to date, I’m happy to help anyone who’s starting up a whistle event in Chicago with supplies and any comms or logistics support they need.
It’ll be your party, but I’ll help you make it happen!
gofund.me/01742db4b
It’ll be your party, but I’ll help you make it happen!
gofund.me/01742db4b
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A tenant union representing 150 residents across four buildings in Rogers Park has approved a rent strike to begin Saturday after a new owner announced a spike of several hundred dollars in monthly fees.
Rogers Park tenant union authorizes rent strike, urges eviction moratorium during immigration crackdown
Tenants say new landlord is demanding they pay on average 60% higher rent.
trib.al
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A tenant union representing 150 residents across four buildings in Rogers Park has approved a rent strike to begin Saturday after a new owner announced a spike of several hundred dollars in monthly fees.
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if you turn away every time you feel discomfort, your world will contract and contract and contract until you are incapable of connecting to others or imagining other ways of existing in the world
October 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
if you turn away every time you feel discomfort, your world will contract and contract and contract until you are incapable of connecting to others or imagining other ways of existing in the world
"They’ve simply taken the dystopian and declared it wholesome as-is."
This is true of more "cozy" media than not, btw
Really good piece
This is true of more "cozy" media than not, btw
Really good piece
still thinking about this article today. so many societal ills are caused by people white-washing what actually happens. it's awful to see games do it too.
can't wait for cozy domestic violence simulator or cozy kkk simulator
can't wait for cozy domestic violence simulator or cozy kkk simulator
a wholesome plane has hit the second cozy tower
more like no thoughts to declare
blog.giovanh.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"They’ve simply taken the dystopian and declared it wholesome as-is."
This is true of more "cozy" media than not, btw
Really good piece
This is true of more "cozy" media than not, btw
Really good piece
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Video from today's first gas attack.
Saturday morning in Chicago.
Saturday morning in Chicago.
October 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Video from today's first gas attack.
Saturday morning in Chicago.
Saturday morning in Chicago.
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ice and border patrol and continuing their terror campaign across chicagoland this morning.
masked agents are active and making abductions in waukegan, des planes, and along the northwest side of the city.
abductions from windy city produce and yet more tear gas near schurz high school.
masked agents are active and making abductions in waukegan, des planes, and along the northwest side of the city.
abductions from windy city produce and yet more tear gas near schurz high school.
October 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
ice and border patrol and continuing their terror campaign across chicagoland this morning.
masked agents are active and making abductions in waukegan, des planes, and along the northwest side of the city.
abductions from windy city produce and yet more tear gas near schurz high school.
masked agents are active and making abductions in waukegan, des planes, and along the northwest side of the city.
abductions from windy city produce and yet more tear gas near schurz high school.
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IDK what that means going fwd but it is a Very Big Deal that people with a lot of wealth and political power suddenly feel a personal stake in this issue
It's VERY important that it translates into *solidarity* rather than the usual crime/policing "keep this unpleasantness contained to Over There"/
It's VERY important that it translates into *solidarity* rather than the usual crime/policing "keep this unpleasantness contained to Over There"/
October 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
IDK what that means going fwd but it is a Very Big Deal that people with a lot of wealth and political power suddenly feel a personal stake in this issue
It's VERY important that it translates into *solidarity* rather than the usual crime/policing "keep this unpleasantness contained to Over There"/
It's VERY important that it translates into *solidarity* rather than the usual crime/policing "keep this unpleasantness contained to Over There"/
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LOCAL COMPANIES BETRAY CHICAGOLAND. Chicago-area companies have made millions in lucrative contracts supporting Operation Midway Blitz’s immigration enforcement actions in the area.
The Chicago area companies making money directly off the federal immigration "blitz" in many city neighborhoods and suburbs blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/23/c...
Chicago-Area Companies Raked In Millions From Feds As Operation Midway Blitz Intensified
One Chicago-based company was awarded more than $7 million to relocate ICE employees while a suburban weapons manufacturer was paid nearly $1.5 million in two weeks to supply pepper balls and air-powe...
blockclubchicago.org
October 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
LOCAL COMPANIES BETRAY CHICAGOLAND. Chicago-area companies have made millions in lucrative contracts supporting Operation Midway Blitz’s immigration enforcement actions in the area.
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For folks asking if they've made it *inside* a Home Depot yet as the business has clearly just continued letting agents do whatever they want in their lots, the answer is yes. This is from yesterday in Evanston.
October 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
For folks asking if they've made it *inside* a Home Depot yet as the business has clearly just continued letting agents do whatever they want in their lots, the answer is yes. This is from yesterday in Evanston.
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I am delighted and honoured to say that my second novel RAKESFALL has won the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction! vajra.me/2025/10/21/r...
RAKESFALL wins the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction
RAKESFALL wins the Le Guin Prize!
vajra.me
October 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I am delighted and honoured to say that my second novel RAKESFALL has won the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction! vajra.me/2025/10/21/r...
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The Tribune reports Elgin cop Jason Lentz posted specific addresses on Facebook for ICE to check out.
He was fired years ago after he posted that Ferguson PO Darren Wilson “Did society a favor” when he shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown. Later an arbitrator put Lentz back on the job.
He was fired years ago after he posted that Ferguson PO Darren Wilson “Did society a favor” when he shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown. Later an arbitrator put Lentz back on the job.
Elgin police officer put on leave after Facebook post about ICE immigration efforts
An Elgin police officer was put on leave after posting a Facebook message about immigration enforcement, Police Chief Ana Lalley said.
www.chicagotribune.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The Tribune reports Elgin cop Jason Lentz posted specific addresses on Facebook for ICE to check out.
He was fired years ago after he posted that Ferguson PO Darren Wilson “Did society a favor” when he shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown. Later an arbitrator put Lentz back on the job.
He was fired years ago after he posted that Ferguson PO Darren Wilson “Did society a favor” when he shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown. Later an arbitrator put Lentz back on the job.
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Venturing a bit further afield this week: musing on speculative-adjacent ideas of irrealism, and mostly just enthusing about Barthelme's 60 STORIES with @timothymoore.bsky.social. A very fun conversation about a remarkable stylist, check it out: ancillaryreviewofbooks.org/2025/10/20/a...
A Meal of Thorns 35 – 60 Stories with Timothy Moore
Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books.Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon!Guest: Timothy MooreTitle: 60 Stories by Donald BarthelmeHost: Jake Casella…
ancillaryreviewofbooks.org
October 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Venturing a bit further afield this week: musing on speculative-adjacent ideas of irrealism, and mostly just enthusing about Barthelme's 60 STORIES with @timothymoore.bsky.social. A very fun conversation about a remarkable stylist, check it out: ancillaryreviewofbooks.org/2025/10/20/a...
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The Chicago flag is symmetrical and cannot be flown in distress.
these colors don't run 💪💪
October 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The Chicago flag is symmetrical and cannot be flown in distress.