Savannah
@bysavannahh.bsky.social
@chicagoreader.com; fact-checking here and there
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Class struggle playing out in Chicago. The Mayor Johnson proposes taxing 3% of Chicago’s largest companies. Gov. Pritzker is speaking out against it.
abc7chicago.com/post/gov-jb-...
abc7chicago.com/post/gov-jb-...
Gov. Pritzker says he opposes Mayor Johnson's proposed Chicago corporate head tax
Governor JB Pritzker had some tough words for one of Mayor Johnson's key budget proposals.
abc7chicago.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Class struggle playing out in Chicago. The Mayor Johnson proposes taxing 3% of Chicago’s largest companies. Gov. Pritzker is speaking out against it.
abc7chicago.com/post/gov-jb-...
abc7chicago.com/post/gov-jb-...
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i am the temporary @chicagoreader.com food editor while the regular editor is on vacation
i am SOOOOOOOoooo excited to share this story i worked on about a palos hills restaurant called old school where owner mahd mohd teaches lessons in the poetry of food
chicagoreader.com/food/food-dr...
i am SOOOOOOOoooo excited to share this story i worked on about a palos hills restaurant called old school where owner mahd mohd teaches lessons in the poetry of food
chicagoreader.com/food/food-dr...
Middle Eastern restaurant Old School keeps it commercial-free - Chicago Reader
At Mahd Mohd's Middle Eastern restaurant in Palos Hills, the poet, philosopher, and chef serves exciting lessons in hospitality.
chicagoreader.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
i am the temporary @chicagoreader.com food editor while the regular editor is on vacation
i am SOOOOOOOoooo excited to share this story i worked on about a palos hills restaurant called old school where owner mahd mohd teaches lessons in the poetry of food
chicagoreader.com/food/food-dr...
i am SOOOOOOOoooo excited to share this story i worked on about a palos hills restaurant called old school where owner mahd mohd teaches lessons in the poetry of food
chicagoreader.com/food/food-dr...
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In her first interview since he was killed by federal agents, Silverio Villegas González's partner Blanca Mora talked about the impact his death has had on their family.
Be sure to read this moving piece by Alma Campos about Silverio's final journey back to Loma de Chupio, Michoacán.
Be sure to read this moving piece by Alma Campos about Silverio's final journey back to Loma de Chupio, Michoacán.
A Tragic Homecoming
The casket of Silverio Villegas González rests inside his family’s modest home in Michoacán.
southsideweekly.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:27 PM
In her first interview since he was killed by federal agents, Silverio Villegas González's partner Blanca Mora talked about the impact his death has had on their family.
Be sure to read this moving piece by Alma Campos about Silverio's final journey back to Loma de Chupio, Michoacán.
Be sure to read this moving piece by Alma Campos about Silverio's final journey back to Loma de Chupio, Michoacán.
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I was there in 2023 when, seven days before Christmas, approximately 30 residents had to leave their tents in freezing weather. The city called it a "cleaning" but residents called it an "eviction."
chicagoreader.com/news/homeles...
chicagoreader.com/news/homeles...
October 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I was there in 2023 when, seven days before Christmas, approximately 30 residents had to leave their tents in freezing weather. The city called it a "cleaning" but residents called it an "eviction."
chicagoreader.com/news/homeles...
chicagoreader.com/news/homeles...
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NEW: In the weeks leading up to a massive ICE raid at a South Shore apartment building, neighbors saw drones surveilling the area, and teachers at a nearby school regularly saw agents in the neighborhood.
✍️ Jose Abonce for the Weekly and Maira Khwaja for @invisible.institute
✍️ Jose Abonce for the Weekly and Maira Khwaja for @invisible.institute
Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children
Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.
southsideweekly.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
NEW: In the weeks leading up to a massive ICE raid at a South Shore apartment building, neighbors saw drones surveilling the area, and teachers at a nearby school regularly saw agents in the neighborhood.
✍️ Jose Abonce for the Weekly and Maira Khwaja for @invisible.institute
✍️ Jose Abonce for the Weekly and Maira Khwaja for @invisible.institute
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NEW — Rod Johnson will never forget federal agents zip-tying his hands behind his back.
The night of the South Shore raid in Chicago, Johnson said he was detained for two hours.
“I’m an American citizen with no warrants,” Johnson said.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/sout...
The night of the South Shore raid in Chicago, Johnson said he was detained for two hours.
“I’m an American citizen with no warrants,” Johnson said.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/sout...
South Shore raid triggers past traumas and sparks new conversations about divisions between Black and Latino communities • The TRiiBE
Federal agent activity on Chicago’s South and West sides put Black people in the crosshairs.
thetriibe.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
NEW — Rod Johnson will never forget federal agents zip-tying his hands behind his back.
The night of the South Shore raid in Chicago, Johnson said he was detained for two hours.
“I’m an American citizen with no warrants,” Johnson said.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/sout...
The night of the South Shore raid in Chicago, Johnson said he was detained for two hours.
“I’m an American citizen with no warrants,” Johnson said.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/sout...
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NEW — A lot happened today.
• Multiple protesters were arrested outside the ICE “processing” facility in Broadview.
• Chicago Ald. Jesse Fuentes was handcuffed and detained by ICE agents inside a hospital ER.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/illi...
• Multiple protesters were arrested outside the ICE “processing” facility in Broadview.
• Chicago Ald. Jesse Fuentes was handcuffed and detained by ICE agents inside a hospital ER.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/illi...
Illinois State Police assist feds in Broadview protest, Chicago alderperson cuffed at hospital, rapid responders tear gassed in Logan Square • The TRiiBE
A roundup of ICE activity in the Chicagoland area on Oct. 3.
thetriibe.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
NEW — A lot happened today.
• Multiple protesters were arrested outside the ICE “processing” facility in Broadview.
• Chicago Ald. Jesse Fuentes was handcuffed and detained by ICE agents inside a hospital ER.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/illi...
• Multiple protesters were arrested outside the ICE “processing” facility in Broadview.
• Chicago Ald. Jesse Fuentes was handcuffed and detained by ICE agents inside a hospital ER.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/illi...
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NEW — An estimated 40 people were taken by federal agents in an overnight raid in South Shore, a predominantly-Black neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side.
A couple who live nearby said they were shocked to see the enormous militarized raid in their community.
thetriibe.com/2025/09/feds...
A couple who live nearby said they were shocked to see the enormous militarized raid in their community.
thetriibe.com/2025/09/feds...
Feds detain dozens of immigrants in 'massive' South Shore apartment building raid in Chicago • The TRiiBE
An estimated 40 people were taken by federal agents in the course of the overnight raid in the predominately-Black neighborhood.
thetriibe.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
NEW — An estimated 40 people were taken by federal agents in an overnight raid in South Shore, a predominantly-Black neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side.
A couple who live nearby said they were shocked to see the enormous militarized raid in their community.
thetriibe.com/2025/09/feds...
A couple who live nearby said they were shocked to see the enormous militarized raid in their community.
thetriibe.com/2025/09/feds...
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Adding "feds fucking choking a man in broad daylight" to the list.
Absolute terror across Chicago today. Begging for national attention that matches the level of crisis on the ground here feels like screaming underwater at this point.
Absolute terror across Chicago today. Begging for national attention that matches the level of crisis on the ground here feels like screaming underwater at this point.
HAPPENING NOW — Video obtained by The TRiiBE shows a federal agent with his hands around the neck of a Black man following an apparent car crash on the West Side near California Avenue and Congress Parkway.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/vide...
thetriibe.com/2025/10/vide...
Video shows feds ‘choking’ a Black man in East Garfield Park • The TRiiBE
“Why is you choking him, man? Why is he choking him, man?” a man says at the scene.
thetriibe.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Adding "feds fucking choking a man in broad daylight" to the list.
Absolute terror across Chicago today. Begging for national attention that matches the level of crisis on the ground here feels like screaming underwater at this point.
Absolute terror across Chicago today. Begging for national attention that matches the level of crisis on the ground here feels like screaming underwater at this point.
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new: in mid-september, dhs paid lake forest-based pepperball $1.1 million for “pressurized air launchers.”
the federal government has spent millions in recent years on launchers and chemical projectiles like the ones agents are now using to brutalize protesters.
via @juggaloreporter.bsky.social:
the federal government has spent millions in recent years on launchers and chemical projectiles like the ones agents are now using to brutalize protesters.
via @juggaloreporter.bsky.social:
DHS shops local
The federal government recently paid a company in Lake Forest $1 million for launchers to shoot pepper balls like those showering protesters.
chicagoreader.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
new: in mid-september, dhs paid lake forest-based pepperball $1.1 million for “pressurized air launchers.”
the federal government has spent millions in recent years on launchers and chemical projectiles like the ones agents are now using to brutalize protesters.
via @juggaloreporter.bsky.social:
the federal government has spent millions in recent years on launchers and chemical projectiles like the ones agents are now using to brutalize protesters.
via @juggaloreporter.bsky.social:
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Update: horrifying details about last night's raid are emerging.
Organizers + electeds are reporting potentially dozens of people (at least 40 per initial estimate) were detained. Not much more confirmed at this time.
More will be shared at press conference at 5 at corner of 75th & South Shore.
Organizers + electeds are reporting potentially dozens of people (at least 40 per initial estimate) were detained. Not much more confirmed at this time.
More will be shared at press conference at 5 at corner of 75th & South Shore.
What's happening with ICE in Chicagoland today:
Federal agents continue terrorizing Back of the Yards, Broadview mayor and police chief held a presser, and neighbors in South Shore late night were startled awake by a raid on an apartment with stun grenades.
Federal agents continue terrorizing Back of the Yards, Broadview mayor and police chief held a presser, and neighbors in South Shore late night were startled awake by a raid on an apartment with stun grenades.
Feds in moving vans raid South Shore apartment overnight; Broadview officials condemn ICE assaults • The TRiiBE
Here's a roundup of federal agent sightings for Sept. 30
thetriibe.com
September 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Update: horrifying details about last night's raid are emerging.
Organizers + electeds are reporting potentially dozens of people (at least 40 per initial estimate) were detained. Not much more confirmed at this time.
More will be shared at press conference at 5 at corner of 75th & South Shore.
Organizers + electeds are reporting potentially dozens of people (at least 40 per initial estimate) were detained. Not much more confirmed at this time.
More will be shared at press conference at 5 at corner of 75th & South Shore.
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We spoke with @chicagoreader.com @thetriibe.com and @unraveledpress.com about the lessons and strategies they learned from media in L.A. and D.C. for their coverage.
By @afroxander.bsky.social
Find the story (sans paywall) here: lataco.com/chicago-ice-...
By @afroxander.bsky.social
Find the story (sans paywall) here: lataco.com/chicago-ice-...
September 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
We spoke with @chicagoreader.com @thetriibe.com and @unraveledpress.com about the lessons and strategies they learned from media in L.A. and D.C. for their coverage.
By @afroxander.bsky.social
Find the story (sans paywall) here: lataco.com/chicago-ice-...
By @afroxander.bsky.social
Find the story (sans paywall) here: lataco.com/chicago-ice-...
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I own a local publication called @thetriibe.com and we literally just need new subscribers to stay independent and sustainable. Starve the fascists and support local journalists and creatives. You can sign up or give a contribution here. thetriibe.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I own a local publication called @thetriibe.com and we literally just need new subscribers to stay independent and sustainable. Starve the fascists and support local journalists and creatives. You can sign up or give a contribution here. thetriibe.com
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This is what people trying to put themselves in a better situation lose when you convey that experiencing a loss of safe shelter is unlawful.
September 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This is what people trying to put themselves in a better situation lose when you convey that experiencing a loss of safe shelter is unlawful.
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If you're a translator pissed off about the impacts of AI, our members in the NWU Translators Organizing Committee are building collective power among literary translators as workers whose creative labor deserves to be materially valued. Check them out! nwu.org/chapters/toc
Since 2023, translators and interpreters have seen work dry up, rates plummet and their jobs reduced to editing AI-generated output. Some are leaving the field, others are considering bankruptcy. All despite any major upgrade in translation quality.
This is how AI is killing translation work:
This is how AI is killing translation work:
AI Killed My Job: Translators
Few industries have been hit by AI as hard as translation. Rates are plummeting. Work is drying up. Translators are considering abandoning the field, or bankruptcy. These are their stories.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
August 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
If you're a translator pissed off about the impacts of AI, our members in the NWU Translators Organizing Committee are building collective power among literary translators as workers whose creative labor deserves to be materially valued. Check them out! nwu.org/chapters/toc
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How do we talk to kids about horrific things, like war & incarceration?
The next caregiver virtual discussion group for We Grow the World Together (@haymarketbooks.org) is on June 1! Whether or not you've read the book, you're invited. My amazing partner Willow will drop in to discuss her essay too.
The next caregiver virtual discussion group for We Grow the World Together (@haymarketbooks.org) is on June 1! Whether or not you've read the book, you're invited. My amazing partner Willow will drop in to discuss her essay too.
May 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
How do we talk to kids about horrific things, like war & incarceration?
The next caregiver virtual discussion group for We Grow the World Together (@haymarketbooks.org) is on June 1! Whether or not you've read the book, you're invited. My amazing partner Willow will drop in to discuss her essay too.
The next caregiver virtual discussion group for We Grow the World Together (@haymarketbooks.org) is on June 1! Whether or not you've read the book, you're invited. My amazing partner Willow will drop in to discuss her essay too.
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In this same series, Black teenagers spoke to The TRiiBE about teen trends, how they’re treated in Chicago’s Loop, and what solutions could fill the gap in youth-oriented spaces.
thetriibe.com/2025/05/ther...
thetriibe.com/2025/05/ther...
‘There are no places for us to just be free’ • The TRiiBE
Black teenagers spoke to The TRiiBE about teen trends, how they’re treated in the Loop, and what solutions could fill the gap in youth-oriented spaces.
thetriibe.com
May 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
In this same series, Black teenagers spoke to The TRiiBE about teen trends, how they’re treated in Chicago’s Loop, and what solutions could fill the gap in youth-oriented spaces.
thetriibe.com/2025/05/ther...
thetriibe.com/2025/05/ther...
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A reminder that our federal government has tried-and failed- to go after Black journalists under the Espionage Act, because they exposed the hypocrisy of our fight for democracy at home vs.abroad. Read/listen/subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/nicolefc...
March 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A reminder that our federal government has tried-and failed- to go after Black journalists under the Espionage Act, because they exposed the hypocrisy of our fight for democracy at home vs.abroad. Read/listen/subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/nicolefc...
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This week’s @chicagoreader.com cover is a long feature about the state’s first & only girl’s prison in Geneva, IL. For decades, it was also one of the most important sites of eugenic “research” in the US.
chicagoreader.com/news/feature...
chicagoreader.com/news/feature...
The ghosts of Geneva's 'home for wayward girls' - Chicago Reader
The Illinois State Training School for Girls in Geneva was the state’s first and only girls’ prison. Today, it remains a cautionary lesson.
chicagoreader.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
This week’s @chicagoreader.com cover is a long feature about the state’s first & only girl’s prison in Geneva, IL. For decades, it was also one of the most important sites of eugenic “research” in the US.
chicagoreader.com/news/feature...
chicagoreader.com/news/feature...
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We can stop reading the NYT and WaPo any time and support independent journalism instead.
January 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
We can stop reading the NYT and WaPo any time and support independent journalism instead.
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@emanabdelhadi.bsky.social:
Has the fire ceased?
After 467 days, will Gazan skies carry clouds & sun rather than bombs & death?
Will history rewrite itself? Will those who stood silent claim to have been there all along by our sides? Will our memories be enough of a witness?
Has the fire ceased?
Has the fire ceased?
After 467 days, will Gazan skies carry clouds & sun rather than bombs & death?
Will history rewrite itself? Will those who stood silent claim to have been there all along by our sides? Will our memories be enough of a witness?
Has the fire ceased?
Has the Fire Ceased?
We will not stop until Palestine is free.
inthesetimes.com
January 15, 2025 at 11:36 PM
@emanabdelhadi.bsky.social:
Has the fire ceased?
After 467 days, will Gazan skies carry clouds & sun rather than bombs & death?
Will history rewrite itself? Will those who stood silent claim to have been there all along by our sides? Will our memories be enough of a witness?
Has the fire ceased?
Has the fire ceased?
After 467 days, will Gazan skies carry clouds & sun rather than bombs & death?
Will history rewrite itself? Will those who stood silent claim to have been there all along by our sides? Will our memories be enough of a witness?
Has the fire ceased?