Tonia Hill
@tonia.thetriibe.com
Award-winning journalist. I'm passionate about elevating the voices of Black Chicagoans and showcasing their resilience and joy—systemic racism reporter at The TRiiBE.
“Segregation are the external forces, policies and practices that enforce the segregation of Black folks. Congregation is what we have done and built in that space.”
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How The Great Migration — And Segregation — Built The South Side's Black-Owned Lounge Culture
For more than a century, cocktail lounges — distinct from dive bars and nightclubs — have served as essential gathering places for Black Chicagoans.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:08 PM
“Segregation are the external forces, policies and practices that enforce the segregation of Black folks. Congregation is what we have done and built in that space.”
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BREAKING: The Trump administration repeatedly said the aggressive apartment raid in Chicago last fall was prompted by intel on a gang takeover.
New docs show the real motivation was to get alleged squatters. And the landlord and manager helped them.
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New docs show the real motivation was to get alleged squatters. And the landlord and manager helped them.
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The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “ille...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:47 PM
BREAKING: The Trump administration repeatedly said the aggressive apartment raid in Chicago last fall was prompted by intel on a gang takeover.
New docs show the real motivation was to get alleged squatters. And the landlord and manager helped them.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
New docs show the real motivation was to get alleged squatters. And the landlord and manager helped them.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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My position at The Post was eliminated, along with many other journalists of color hired after the 2020 racial reckoning.
February 4, 2026 at 3:31 PM
My position at The Post was eliminated, along with many other journalists of color hired after the 2020 racial reckoning.
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ICYMI: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution laid off staff last night
The AJC to cut staff as it continues digital transformation
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution said Tuesday it will lay off staffers in the newsroom and other segments of the business.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM
ICYMI: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution laid off staff last night
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
February 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
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If you're rich you get a tax cut, if you're not you have to work longer and harder. Populism! bsky.app/profile/atru...
Dr Oz: "If we could get the average American to start working a year earlier, right out of high school, or a year later -- not retire -- or work better during their lifetime because they're healthy, it would generate about $3 trillion to the US economy. That would more than remove the debt."
February 3, 2026 at 11:12 AM
If you're rich you get a tax cut, if you're not you have to work longer and harder. Populism! bsky.app/profile/atru...
“How does this substitute ordinance make our community safer? It doesn’t. It ignores the real root causes of safety. We need investments in systems of care."
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Organizers and civil rights advocates voice opposition to proposed change to Chicago’s youth curfew policy • The TRiiBE
“How does this substitute ordinance make our community safer? It doesn't. It ignores the real root causes of safety. We need investments in systems of care,” Isaiah Burton said.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
“How does this substitute ordinance make our community safer? It doesn’t. It ignores the real root causes of safety. We need investments in systems of care."
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When I spoke to Sakiyama in October about his case, he said the Border Patrol agents who detained him didn't seem like they were from Chicagoland.
A probable cause statement for Sakiyama's arrest named an agent Saul Rivas, from El Centro Sector in California, plus agents "R. Inglet and J. Parker."
A probable cause statement for Sakiyama's arrest named an agent Saul Rivas, from El Centro Sector in California, plus agents "R. Inglet and J. Parker."
NEW — Yet another “Operation: Midway Blitz” case has been thrown out of federal court.
Oak Park attorney Scott Sakiyama received a petty citation in October for allegedly impeding Border Patrol agents.
Magistrate Judge Heather McShain dismissed the case last month.
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Oak Park attorney Scott Sakiyama received a petty citation in October for allegedly impeding Border Patrol agents.
Magistrate Judge Heather McShain dismissed the case last month.
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Case dismissed against Oak Park attorney who witnessed the feds’ 'Chiraq Team 2' group chat • The TRiiBE
Federal immigration agents arrested Scott Sakiyama on an impeding charge 10 days after he spoke to reporters on behalf of the family of an intellectually disabled Black man accused of assaulting agent...
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February 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
When I spoke to Sakiyama in October about his case, he said the Border Patrol agents who detained him didn't seem like they were from Chicagoland.
A probable cause statement for Sakiyama's arrest named an agent Saul Rivas, from El Centro Sector in California, plus agents "R. Inglet and J. Parker."
A probable cause statement for Sakiyama's arrest named an agent Saul Rivas, from El Centro Sector in California, plus agents "R. Inglet and J. Parker."
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Marimar Martinez will speak today at a forum organzied by Dem CT Sen. Richard Blumenthal & Dem CA Rep. Robert Garcia, on the "violent tactics and disproportionate use of force" by DHS agents.
The event begins 3 pm ET, 2 pm CST, and will be livestreamed on Facebook.
More info here:
The event begins 3 pm ET, 2 pm CST, and will be livestreamed on Facebook.
More info here:
February 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Marimar Martinez will speak today at a forum organzied by Dem CT Sen. Richard Blumenthal & Dem CA Rep. Robert Garcia, on the "violent tactics and disproportionate use of force" by DHS agents.
The event begins 3 pm ET, 2 pm CST, and will be livestreamed on Facebook.
More info here:
The event begins 3 pm ET, 2 pm CST, and will be livestreamed on Facebook.
More info here:
“No matter what the Vice President [JD Vance] or the president [Donald Trump] says, there’s no such thing as absolute immunity in America,” Johnson said.
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Mayor Johnson signs executive order directing CPD to document misconduct and pursue prosecution of federal agents • The TRiiBE
“What we are offering in this moment is hope for the people of this city and this country, that the government can work on behalf of the people, and that's what this executive order is designed to do,...
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January 31, 2026 at 9:16 PM
“No matter what the Vice President [JD Vance] or the president [Donald Trump] says, there’s no such thing as absolute immunity in America,” Johnson said.
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Earlier today, Mayor Johnson signed the “ICE On Notice," executive order which he says will lay the groundwork to prosecute ICE and Border Patrol agents for criminal misconduct.
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Mayor Johnson signs executive order directing CPD to document misconduct and pursue prosecution of federal agents • The TRiiBE
“What we are offering in this moment is hope for the people of this city and this country, that the government can work on behalf of the people, and that's what this executive order is designed to do,...
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January 31, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Earlier today, Mayor Johnson signed the “ICE On Notice," executive order which he says will lay the groundwork to prosecute ICE and Border Patrol agents for criminal misconduct.
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The Minnesota Star Tribune, @mprnews.org @minnesotareformer.com , @spokesmanrecorder.bsky.social, @sahanjournal.bsky.social, Center for Broadcast Journalism and Minnesota Newspaper Association today released the following statement:
January 30, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The Minnesota Star Tribune, @mprnews.org @minnesotareformer.com , @spokesmanrecorder.bsky.social, @sahanjournal.bsky.social, Center for Broadcast Journalism and Minnesota Newspaper Association today released the following statement:
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
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January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
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“Independent” is doing too much work in this first wave. They are arresting journalists and just like everything else they’ve done, they’re testing the limits of our resistance by starting wt vulnerable margins.
January 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
“Independent” is doing too much work in this first wave. They are arresting journalists and just like everything else they’ve done, they’re testing the limits of our resistance by starting wt vulnerable margins.
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Independent journalist Georgia Fort was also arrested by federal agents earlier for reporting on the church protest in Minneapolis. She was live streaming when agents arrived to take her into custody.
January 30, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Independent journalist Georgia Fort was also arrested by federal agents earlier for reporting on the church protest in Minneapolis. She was live streaming when agents arrived to take her into custody.
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Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
January 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
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NEW — Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home in 2024, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Grayson had worked for six different LE agencies in Illinois over four years despite a history of misconduct.
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Grayson had worked for six different LE agencies in Illinois over four years despite a history of misconduct.
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Ex-cop Sean Grayson sentenced to 20 years for murdering Sonya Massey in downstate Illinois • The TRiiBE
On Thursday, Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge Ryan Cadagin sentenced former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy, Sean Grayson to 20 years in prison. Grayson fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home in 2024.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:59 PM
NEW — Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home in 2024, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Grayson had worked for six different LE agencies in Illinois over four years despite a history of misconduct.
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Grayson had worked for six different LE agencies in Illinois over four years despite a history of misconduct.
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Of course. And that’s why Dems need to lean in and work towards dismantling ICE.
First no funding.
Impeach Noem.
Demand hearings on ICE’s operation in MN.
Demand that Miller resign.
Don’t let up.
First no funding.
Impeach Noem.
Demand hearings on ICE’s operation in MN.
Demand that Miller resign.
Don’t let up.
“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
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Donald Trump Is Frightened
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize out-of-control clashes between government militias and protesters. But he doesn’t want to stop the things causing those clashes in the first place.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Of course. And that’s why Dems need to lean in and work towards dismantling ICE.
First no funding.
Impeach Noem.
Demand hearings on ICE’s operation in MN.
Demand that Miller resign.
Don’t let up.
First no funding.
Impeach Noem.
Demand hearings on ICE’s operation in MN.
Demand that Miller resign.
Don’t let up.
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NEW FROM OUR PUBLISHER: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s "Abolish Trump's ICE" language is a “bad apples” argument dressed in a trenchcoat.
Read more of this analysis in our RESHAPE newsletter ⬇️
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Read more of this analysis in our RESHAPE newsletter ⬇️
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Language matters: Abolish ICE vs. Abolish “Trump’s ICE” • The TRiiBE
Gov. JB Pritzker’s language is a “bad apples” argument dressed in a trenchcoat.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:04 PM
NEW FROM OUR PUBLISHER: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s "Abolish Trump's ICE" language is a “bad apples” argument dressed in a trenchcoat.
Read more of this analysis in our RESHAPE newsletter ⬇️
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Read more of this analysis in our RESHAPE newsletter ⬇️
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"Every day, I wake up and see the news and I'm horrified. I think it is crazy that some people make it sound like it's acceptable, like the murder of civilians is acceptable." - Victor Wembanyama says about the killings in Minnesota
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January 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM
"Every day, I wake up and see the news and I'm horrified. I think it is crazy that some people make it sound like it's acceptable, like the murder of civilians is acceptable." - Victor Wembanyama says about the killings in Minnesota
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HAPPENING NOW — Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes is sponsoring an amendment to the city’s Welcoming City Ordinance that clarifies the Civilian Office of Police Accountability’s powers and designates the oversight agency to investigate police violations of the ordinance.
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How are Illinois politicians responding to escalating aggression by immigration agents in Minnesota • The TRiiBE
Chicago City Council members and Illinois delegates in Congress are pushing for legislation and strategizing as the Trump administration continues its onslaught of federal immigration occupations acti...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM
HAPPENING NOW — Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes is sponsoring an amendment to the city’s Welcoming City Ordinance that clarifies the Civilian Office of Police Accountability’s powers and designates the oversight agency to investigate police violations of the ordinance.
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Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, a key player in Trump's immigration crackdown, is expected to leave Minneapolis tomorrow, sources tell CNN.
https://cnn.it/3LPyM04
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January 26, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, a key player in Trump's immigration crackdown, is expected to leave Minneapolis tomorrow, sources tell CNN.
https://cnn.it/3LPyM04
https://cnn.it/3LPyM04