Reema Saleh ✨
@reemasabrina.bsky.social
journo, producer & comms whiz kid. she/her ✨ www.reemasaleh.com
💼 @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social
🖋️ @chicagoreader.com @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social and elsewhere
📚 policy trained at uchicago
💼 @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social
🖋️ @chicagoreader.com @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social and elsewhere
📚 policy trained at uchicago
🍽️ it's giving thanks 🍽️
December 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
🍽️ it's giving thanks 🍽️
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Congrats to Reema! Read the article here: chicagoreader.com/news/cta-blu...
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Congrats to Reema! Read the article here: chicagoreader.com/news/cta-blu...
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Another week of being so grateful for the hard visual work from the @blockclubchi.bsky.social team and freelancers. Check out our photos here:
This Week In Photos: 50 Years Of The Rink, A Father Returns From Federal Custody And More blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/t...
This Week In Photos: 50 Years Of The Rink, A Father Returns From Federal Custody And More blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/t...
November 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Another week of being so grateful for the hard visual work from the @blockclubchi.bsky.social team and freelancers. Check out our photos here:
This Week In Photos: 50 Years Of The Rink, A Father Returns From Federal Custody And More blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/t...
This Week In Photos: 50 Years Of The Rink, A Father Returns From Federal Custody And More blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/t...
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"Every single one of the daycare workers is afraid."
"Diana was targeted — stolen — on her way to care for our children by armed intruders from a private business without a warrant."
"These agents care little for the safety of our children."
#Illinois #USA #Education #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"Diana was targeted — stolen — on her way to care for our children by armed intruders from a private business without a warrant."
"These agents care little for the safety of our children."
#Illinois #USA #Education #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
Families Rally After Feds Take Chicago Daycare Teacher: 'We Are Filled With Rage'
Hundreds of neighbors gathered in North Center demanding that federal immigration agents stay out of schools after a teacher was chased into and pulled out of a preschool by officers.
blockclubchicago.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
"Every single one of the daycare workers is afraid."
"Diana was targeted — stolen — on her way to care for our children by armed intruders from a private business without a warrant."
"These agents care little for the safety of our children."
#Illinois #USA #Education #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"Diana was targeted — stolen — on her way to care for our children by armed intruders from a private business without a warrant."
"These agents care little for the safety of our children."
#Illinois #USA #Education #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
Reposted by Reema Saleh ✨
by @reemasabrina.bsky.social. Hundreds of neighbors gathered in North Center demanding that federal immigration agents stay out of schools after a teacher was chased into and pulled out of a preschool by officers. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/06/f... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Families Rally After Feds Take Chicago Daycare Teacher: 'We Are Filled With Rage'
Hundreds of neighbors gathered in North Center demanding that federal immigration agents stay out of schools after a teacher was chased into and pulled out of a preschool by officers.
blockclubchicago.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
by @reemasabrina.bsky.social. Hundreds of neighbors gathered in North Center demanding that federal immigration agents stay out of schools after a teacher was chased into and pulled out of a preschool by officers. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/06/f... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social
I'm a finalist for the Chicago Journalists Association's Sarah Boyden Award in transportation reporting! (Second time in a row?!)
"Blue line blues" @chicagoreader.com came out of a weird data point—that ridership on the Blue Line's Forest Park branch had one of the weakest recoveries CTA-wide.
"Blue line blues" @chicagoreader.com came out of a weird data point—that ridership on the Blue Line's Forest Park branch had one of the weakest recoveries CTA-wide.
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I'm a finalist for the Chicago Journalists Association's Sarah Boyden Award in transportation reporting! (Second time in a row?!)
"Blue line blues" @chicagoreader.com came out of a weird data point—that ridership on the Blue Line's Forest Park branch had one of the weakest recoveries CTA-wide.
"Blue line blues" @chicagoreader.com came out of a weird data point—that ridership on the Blue Line's Forest Park branch had one of the weakest recoveries CTA-wide.
Reposted by Reema Saleh ✨
Congrats to all the Chicago Journalists Association Sarah Brown Boyden Award finalists, but especially Max Blaisdell, @samstecklow.bsky.social, & @reemasabrina.bsky.social for your work with @chicagoreader.com in this past year. Kudos! chicagojournalists.net/2025/10/31/c...
CJA Reveals Finalists for 2025 Sarah Brown Boyden Awards - Chicago Journalists Association
CJA announces finalists for its 2025 Sarah Brown Boyden Awards, honoring the best journalism in Illinois and northern Indiana.
chicagojournalists.net
October 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Congrats to all the Chicago Journalists Association Sarah Brown Boyden Award finalists, but especially Max Blaisdell, @samstecklow.bsky.social, & @reemasabrina.bsky.social for your work with @chicagoreader.com in this past year. Kudos! chicagojournalists.net/2025/10/31/c...
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I was interviewed by @reemasabrina.bsky.social about Read This When Things Fall Apart. "Fight for what is sacred to you. And if you don’t know what’s sacred to you yet, I suggest you get out there, amongst other people fighting the good fight, and I suspect you’ll find it."
A care package for activists in crisis - Chicago Reader
Read This When Things Fall Apart, edited by Kelly Hayes, features letters offering hope and advice for activist in crisis.
chicagoreader.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I was interviewed by @reemasabrina.bsky.social about Read This When Things Fall Apart. "Fight for what is sacred to you. And if you don’t know what’s sacred to you yet, I suggest you get out there, amongst other people fighting the good fight, and I suspect you’ll find it."
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"Historical fiction is always an exercise of retrospection, of coming from the future."
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's interview with @wenyilee.bsky.social on her new book "When They Burned the Butterfly” (@torbooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/22/w...
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's interview with @wenyilee.bsky.social on her new book "When They Burned the Butterfly” (@torbooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/22/w...
Ghosts, Girl Gangs, and Postcolonial Angst: A Conversation with Wen-yi Lee - Chicago Review of Books
Our interview with Wen-yi Lee about her new book, "When They Burned the Butterfly."
chireviewofbooks.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"Historical fiction is always an exercise of retrospection, of coming from the future."
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's interview with @wenyilee.bsky.social on her new book "When They Burned the Butterfly” (@torbooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/22/w...
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's interview with @wenyilee.bsky.social on her new book "When They Burned the Butterfly” (@torbooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/22/w...
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📸 @taliaspraguephotography.com Matthew Kaplan @afrodip.bsky.social @colinbphoto.bsky.social @mhussain.bsky.social @minabloom.bsky.social @arielparrella.bsky.social @mollydevore.bsky.social @reemasabrina.bsky.social @franciagarciah.bsky.social @vincentdjohnson.bsky.social @thewayoftheid.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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I’m back from vacation, and put together the past few days’ strong images from our @blockclubchi.bsky.social team.
GALLERY: Two Weeks In Photos: Chicagoans Stand Up To ICE, Johnson's New Budget And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/17/t...
GALLERY: Two Weeks In Photos: Chicagoans Stand Up To ICE, Johnson's New Budget And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/17/t...
October 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I’m back from vacation, and put together the past few days’ strong images from our @blockclubchi.bsky.social team.
GALLERY: Two Weeks In Photos: Chicagoans Stand Up To ICE, Johnson's New Budget And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/17/t...
GALLERY: Two Weeks In Photos: Chicagoans Stand Up To ICE, Johnson's New Budget And Much More blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/17/t...
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"Half grief manifesto and half satirical commentary on the woo-woo influencer scene, sprinkled with humor and luxurious prose."
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's review of “What a Time to be Alive” by Jade Chang (@eccobooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/30/w...
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's review of “What a Time to be Alive” by Jade Chang (@eccobooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/30/w...
The Year of Viral Grieving in “What a Time to Be Alive” - Chicago Review of Books
Our review of Jade Chang's new book, "What a Time to Be Alive."
chireviewofbooks.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
"Half grief manifesto and half satirical commentary on the woo-woo influencer scene, sprinkled with humor and luxurious prose."
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's review of “What a Time to be Alive” by Jade Chang (@eccobooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/30/w...
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's review of “What a Time to be Alive” by Jade Chang (@eccobooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/30/w...
What do teen romcoms and coming out stories have in common? Sometimes, stories try to accomplish both, but they don't always mesh well. This video was in production for a long time, so we're stoked to finally finish it on #comingoutday! Give it a watch at bit.ly/constructcomingout
October 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
What do teen romcoms and coming out stories have in common? Sometimes, stories try to accomplish both, but they don't always mesh well. This video was in production for a long time, so we're stoked to finally finish it on #comingoutday! Give it a watch at bit.ly/constructcomingout
AI books? In my library? They could be sneaking on the shelves or digital catalogues. I wrote a feature for @amlibraries.bsky.social on how librarians are navigating a flood of AI-generated books in vendor catalogues and the murkiness of navigating it. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/09/02/b...
September 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
AI books? In my library? They could be sneaking on the shelves or digital catalogues. I wrote a feature for @amlibraries.bsky.social on how librarians are navigating a flood of AI-generated books in vendor catalogues and the murkiness of navigating it. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/09/02/b...
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Swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first time in a century today, marking the river's transformation from a formerly polluted and hazardous waterway.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/21/s...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/21/s...
Swimmers Return To Chicago River For 1st Time In A Century: 'The River Is So Clean'
Hundreds of swimmers dove into the Chicago River Sunday to raise money for ALS research and highlight the river's rebound after years of pollution and unsafe conditions.
blockclubchicago.org
September 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first time in a century today, marking the river's transformation from a formerly polluted and hazardous waterway.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/21/s...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/21/s...
Reposted by Reema Saleh ✨
Reposted by Reema Saleh ✨
Unlike the current Irish weather our link-out is always reliable, bringing you the latest library & info news each month! Get up to date on the wicked scholarly publishing system, the endurance of libraries & the war on knowledge, AI & Open Access, the Google Graveyard and more at www.libfocus.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Unlike the current Irish weather our link-out is always reliable, bringing you the latest library & info news each month! Get up to date on the wicked scholarly publishing system, the endurance of libraries & the war on knowledge, AI & Open Access, the Google Graveyard and more at www.libfocus.com
First open swim on the Chicago River in nearly 100 years! On assignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social 🗞️
September 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
First open swim on the Chicago River in nearly 100 years! On assignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social 🗞️
Reposted by Reema Saleh ✨
In "Books by Bots," Reema Saleh examines the challenges that the surge of #AI-generated books create for libraries—and how librarians are responding. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/09/02/books-by-bots/
Books by Bots | American Libraries Magazine
Librarians grapple with AI-generated material in their library collections.
americanlibrariesmagazine.org
September 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In "Books by Bots," Reema Saleh examines the challenges that the surge of #AI-generated books create for libraries—and how librarians are responding. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/09/02/books-by-bots/
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Our September/October issue is now up, featuring the annual Library Design Showcase, an interview with R.F. Kuang, ALA Awards, and how librarians grapple with AI-written books. Read the full issue at bit.ly/AL-SO25issue or by article at bit.ly/AL-SO25stories
September 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Our September/October issue is now up, featuring the annual Library Design Showcase, an interview with R.F. Kuang, ALA Awards, and how librarians grapple with AI-written books. Read the full issue at bit.ly/AL-SO25issue or by article at bit.ly/AL-SO25stories
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Hi world, I'm working on a story looking back at Hurricane Katrina's impact on Chicago and local relief efforts.
If you are/know someone who was displaced and came here — or if you were involved in relief efforts at the time — feel free to shoot me a DM or email.
maxwell[at]blockclubchi.org
If you are/know someone who was displaced and came here — or if you were involved in relief efforts at the time — feel free to shoot me a DM or email.
maxwell[at]blockclubchi.org
August 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Hi world, I'm working on a story looking back at Hurricane Katrina's impact on Chicago and local relief efforts.
If you are/know someone who was displaced and came here — or if you were involved in relief efforts at the time — feel free to shoot me a DM or email.
maxwell[at]blockclubchi.org
If you are/know someone who was displaced and came here — or if you were involved in relief efforts at the time — feel free to shoot me a DM or email.
maxwell[at]blockclubchi.org
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Over at @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social, writer @reemasabrina.bsky.social reviews one of the most anticipated books of the year, RF Kuang's Katabasis.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/08/26/k...
#books
#booksky
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#books
#booksky
Hell is the Academy’s Other People in “Katabasis” - Chicago Review of Books
Our review of R.F. Kuang's new book, "Katabasis."
chireviewofbooks.com
August 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Over at @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social, writer @reemasabrina.bsky.social reviews one of the most anticipated books of the year, RF Kuang's Katabasis.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/08/26/k...
#books
#booksky
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/08/26/k...
#books
#booksky
I loved R.F. Kuang's latest novel, Katabasis! More words from me in @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social 🖊️
"The fun of Katabasis’ underworld mythos is in deciding everything is true, cobbling together details in a way that is sketchy and imprecise."
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's review of "Katabasis" by R.F. Kuang (@wmmorrowbooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/08/26/k...
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's review of "Katabasis" by R.F. Kuang (@wmmorrowbooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/08/26/k...
Hell is the Academy’s Other People in “Katabasis” - Chicago Review of Books
Our review of R.F. Kuang's new book, "Katabasis."
chireviewofbooks.com
August 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I loved R.F. Kuang's latest novel, Katabasis! More words from me in @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social 🖊️
Reposted by Reema Saleh ✨
"The fun of Katabasis’ underworld mythos is in deciding everything is true, cobbling together details in a way that is sketchy and imprecise."
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's review of "Katabasis" by R.F. Kuang (@wmmorrowbooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/08/26/k...
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's review of "Katabasis" by R.F. Kuang (@wmmorrowbooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/08/26/k...
Hell is the Academy’s Other People in “Katabasis” - Chicago Review of Books
Our review of R.F. Kuang's new book, "Katabasis."
chireviewofbooks.com
August 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"The fun of Katabasis’ underworld mythos is in deciding everything is true, cobbling together details in a way that is sketchy and imprecise."
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's review of "Katabasis" by R.F. Kuang (@wmmorrowbooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/08/26/k...
@reemasabrina.bsky.social's review of "Katabasis" by R.F. Kuang (@wmmorrowbooks.bsky.social) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/08/26/k...
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"Think of the hundreds of thousands of people who rely on buses and trains every day to get to work, school, doctor visits, and other essential destinations. Without intervention, their ability to move freely and reliably will collapse—along with thousands of transit jobs."
Please ask the IL General Assembly to fix and fund our transit system | Active Transportation Alliance
Illinois is standing at the edge of a transportation crisis. This past spring, lawmakers left Springfield without resolving the looming […]
activetrans.org
August 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
"Think of the hundreds of thousands of people who rely on buses and trains every day to get to work, school, doctor visits, and other essential destinations. Without intervention, their ability to move freely and reliably will collapse—along with thousands of transit jobs."