Chicago Black Sky
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Avid news reader who sees many overlooked Chicago stories affecting/about Black ppl. I saw a few #ChicagoBlackSky and #BlackSkyChicago but no account, so I opened one. Sharing news and politics I think should have 👀 on it. Moderator: shamontiel.bsky.social
Considering @durbin.senate.gov won't allow voicemails and hasn't since the last time he folded during a shutdown, #Chicago #Illinois send him a message here. www.durbin.senate.gov/contact/email I couldn't be more disappointed. He's turned into Illinois Fetterman. #governmentshutdown
Email | U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois
The Official U.S. Senate website of Dick Durbin
www.durbin.senate.gov
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Considering @durbin.senate.gov won't allow voicemails and hasn't since the last time he folded during a shutdown, #Chicago #Illinois send him a message here. www.durbin.senate.gov/contact/email I couldn't be more disappointed. He's turned into Illinois Fetterman. #governmentshutdown
#ChicagoSky #ChicagoBlackSky #HomeownersSky #HomeSky #ChicagoHomeowners #scamalert #scammer #identitytheft #deedtheftalert #blacksky
Holidays are here, and scammers are too. Never get too casual with unfamiliar numbers about ANYTHING related to your mortgage, your home, real estate listings, etc.
Holidays are here, and scammers are too. Never get too casual with unfamiliar numbers about ANYTHING related to your mortgage, your home, real estate listings, etc.
ATTENTION Homeowners:
It's the holiday season and scammers are in rare form. As much as I wish I could publish this guy's phone number, I know it would be moderated and taken down. If ANYBODY calls you, claiming they work for a real estate company with an area code that doesn't match, check BBB.
It's the holiday season and scammers are in rare form. As much as I wish I could publish this guy's phone number, I know it would be moderated and taken down. If ANYBODY calls you, claiming they work for a real estate company with an area code that doesn't match, check BBB.
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#ChicagoSky #ChicagoBlackSky #HomeownersSky #HomeSky #ChicagoHomeowners #scamalert #scammer #identitytheft #deedtheftalert #blacksky
Holidays are here, and scammers are too. Never get too casual with unfamiliar numbers about ANYTHING related to your mortgage, your home, real estate listings, etc.
Holidays are here, and scammers are too. Never get too casual with unfamiliar numbers about ANYTHING related to your mortgage, your home, real estate listings, etc.
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Hey Chicago! ❄️☃️
We want to see your snow photos! Send us photos or videos of the snowfall and they may be featured in a Block Club story.
Send us a DM with your pics, name and what neighborhood you're in.
We want to see your snow photos! Send us photos or videos of the snowfall and they may be featured in a Block Club story.
Send us a DM with your pics, name and what neighborhood you're in.
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Hey Chicago! ❄️☃️
We want to see your snow photos! Send us photos or videos of the snowfall and they may be featured in a Block Club story.
Send us a DM with your pics, name and what neighborhood you're in.
We want to see your snow photos! Send us photos or videos of the snowfall and they may be featured in a Block Club story.
Send us a DM with your pics, name and what neighborhood you're in.
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This deal fails working families.
Congress chose to reopen the government without fixing the healthcare crisis staring us in the face. Marketplace premiums in IL doubled and 45K Illinoisans stand to lose coverage if subsidies lapse. We can’t call it progress if people can’t afford to see a doctor.
Congress chose to reopen the government without fixing the healthcare crisis staring us in the face. Marketplace premiums in IL doubled and 45K Illinoisans stand to lose coverage if subsidies lapse. We can’t call it progress if people can’t afford to see a doctor.
Enough Senate Democrats vote with Republicans to break government shutdown impasse
The Senate passed a key test vote Sunday night on a plan that would reopen the government.
abcnews.go.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This deal fails working families.
Congress chose to reopen the government without fixing the healthcare crisis staring us in the face. Marketplace premiums in IL doubled and 45K Illinoisans stand to lose coverage if subsidies lapse. We can’t call it progress if people can’t afford to see a doctor.
Congress chose to reopen the government without fixing the healthcare crisis staring us in the face. Marketplace premiums in IL doubled and 45K Illinoisans stand to lose coverage if subsidies lapse. We can’t call it progress if people can’t afford to see a doctor.
WTF?! @durbin.senate.gov Why would you fold to an administration that does this. You are becoming Illinois Fetterman!
USDA informed grocery stores they can't offer discounts to SNAP recipients amid the government shutdown.
thehill.com/business/558... #blacksky #chicagosky #politicssky #illinoissky
USDA informed grocery stores they can't offer discounts to SNAP recipients amid the government shutdown.
thehill.com/business/558... #blacksky #chicagosky #politicssky #illinoissky
thehill.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
WTF?! @durbin.senate.gov Why would you fold to an administration that does this. You are becoming Illinois Fetterman!
USDA informed grocery stores they can't offer discounts to SNAP recipients amid the government shutdown.
thehill.com/business/558... #blacksky #chicagosky #politicssky #illinoissky
USDA informed grocery stores they can't offer discounts to SNAP recipients amid the government shutdown.
thehill.com/business/558... #blacksky #chicagosky #politicssky #illinoissky
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Really fucking sucks for everyone who stood strong through the shutdown, even as they and their families suffer, to watch Senate dems cave just because... what? They don't want to inconvenience their own holiday plans?
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Really fucking sucks for everyone who stood strong through the shutdown, even as they and their families suffer, to watch Senate dems cave just because... what? They don't want to inconvenience their own holiday plans?
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They’re caving again.
After Tuesday. There is NO excuse for this.NONE.🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
After Tuesday. There is NO excuse for this.NONE.🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
They’re caving again.
After Tuesday. There is NO excuse for this.NONE.🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
After Tuesday. There is NO excuse for this.NONE.🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
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He is quitting because he knew we were going to primary him. Sad to see him finish his career not fighting for his constituents.
November 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
He is quitting because he knew we were going to primary him. Sad to see him finish his career not fighting for his constituents.
I am beyond tired of Dick Durbin folding to Republicans. Can't wait until he is replaced. @durbin.senate.gov
Dem Sens. Dick Durbin, Jacky Rosen, John Fetterman, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Tim Kaine, and Sen. Angus King vote to end shutdown. www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
Dem Sens. Dick Durbin, Jacky Rosen, John Fetterman, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Tim Kaine, and Sen. Angus King vote to end shutdown. www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
Senate advances deal to end government shutdown as air traffic control staffing worsens - live updates | CNN Politics
The Senate has voted 60-40 on a key step toward reopening the government. Follow for live updates
www.cnn.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I am beyond tired of Dick Durbin folding to Republicans. Can't wait until he is replaced. @durbin.senate.gov
Dem Sens. Dick Durbin, Jacky Rosen, John Fetterman, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Tim Kaine, and Sen. Angus King vote to end shutdown. www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
Dem Sens. Dick Durbin, Jacky Rosen, John Fetterman, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Tim Kaine, and Sen. Angus King vote to end shutdown. www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
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This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Ahead of Veteran’s Day, I'm highlighting updates to the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, which safeguards Illinois service member’s military service and minimizes its impact on their civilian careers: tinyurl.com/3wv24y5j
November 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Ahead of Veteran’s Day, I'm highlighting updates to the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, which safeguards Illinois service member’s military service and minimizes its impact on their civilian careers: tinyurl.com/3wv24y5j
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If you're arrested in Illinois for the means by which you acquire food for your family because of the government shutdown or loss of SNAP benefits, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com. As always, I will take as many cases as I can.
November 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
If you're arrested in Illinois for the means by which you acquire food for your family because of the government shutdown or loss of SNAP benefits, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com. As always, I will take as many cases as I can.
U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia confirmed Thursday that he won’t seek a fifth term, days after the Illinois Democrat backed a quiet effort to get his chief of staff to replace him on the March primary ballot. apnews.com/article/cong...
Illinois congressman forgoes reelection with eyebrow-raising move to place chief of staff on ballot
U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia confirms he won’t seek reelection days after the Illinois Democrat backed a quiet effort to get his chief of staff on the March primary ballot as his replacement.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia confirmed Thursday that he won’t seek a fifth term, days after the Illinois Democrat backed a quiet effort to get his chief of staff to replace him on the March primary ballot. apnews.com/article/cong...
Nearly 2.2 million people in Illinois might see eligible criminal records sealed following passage of the ‘Clean Slate’ Act during last week’s veto session.
The bill would require law enforcement agencies to automatically seal eligible criminal records every six months.
www.bnd.com/news/politic...
The bill would require law enforcement agencies to automatically seal eligible criminal records every six months.
www.bnd.com/news/politic...
‘Clean Slate’ Act passes after failing to clear Illinois legislature in the past
Here’s what records can be sealed if the governor signs the bill into law.
www.bnd.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Nearly 2.2 million people in Illinois might see eligible criminal records sealed following passage of the ‘Clean Slate’ Act during last week’s veto session.
The bill would require law enforcement agencies to automatically seal eligible criminal records every six months.
www.bnd.com/news/politic...
The bill would require law enforcement agencies to automatically seal eligible criminal records every six months.
www.bnd.com/news/politic...
States that have announced aid to cover SNAP benefits during the shutdown www.axios.com/local/chicag...
November 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
States that have announced aid to cover SNAP benefits during the shutdown www.axios.com/local/chicag...
ICE tear-gassed 27 Chicago police officers youtube.com/shorts/onCvj...
This is what happens when you hire Joe Racist Blow off the street with bare minimum training and give him power.
This is what happens when you hire Joe Racist Blow off the street with bare minimum training and give him power.
ICE tear gassed 27 Chicago police officers, Superintendent Snelling says
YouTube video by FOX 32 Chicago
youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
ICE tear-gassed 27 Chicago police officers youtube.com/shorts/onCvj...
This is what happens when you hire Joe Racist Blow off the street with bare minimum training and give him power.
This is what happens when you hire Joe Racist Blow off the street with bare minimum training and give him power.
Families ‘horrified’ after daycare teacher pulled out of preschool by armed federal agents: parents
www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...
www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...
Families "horrified" after daycare teacher pulled out of school by federal agents.
The incident happened in front of parents and children at Rayito de Sol in North Center, a parent said. They believe the employee, who cares for infants, is legally allowed to work in the United State...
www.chalkbeat.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Families ‘horrified’ after daycare teacher pulled out of preschool by armed federal agents: parents
www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...
www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...
Say "I've never been to Chicago" without saying it.
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Say "I've never been to Chicago" without saying it.
#RogersPark residents aged 14 and older (regardless of citizenship status) can vote in the 49th Ward's participatory budgeting process from October 11 to November 16, 2025.
Vote online for how to spend $1 million. Online registration form at bit.ly/PB49Cycle15. Or vote at Morse. #blackskychicago
Vote online for how to spend $1 million. Online registration form at bit.ly/PB49Cycle15. Or vote at Morse. #blackskychicago
November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
#RogersPark residents aged 14 and older (regardless of citizenship status) can vote in the 49th Ward's participatory budgeting process from October 11 to November 16, 2025.
Vote online for how to spend $1 million. Online registration form at bit.ly/PB49Cycle15. Or vote at Morse. #blackskychicago
Vote online for how to spend $1 million. Online registration form at bit.ly/PB49Cycle15. Or vote at Morse. #blackskychicago
Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
Voting on the 2026 People's Budget is now open! From now until December 31, 2025, 40th Ward residents ages 14 and up can vote on how to spend $1 million dollars in public funds to make infrastructure improvements in our neighborhoods. Learn more and cast your vote at www.40thward.org/PB
The 40th Ward People's Budget - 40th Ward of Chicago
Choose how $1 million of menu money is allocated to fund infrastructure project proposals produced by residents and community committees.
www.40thward.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Voting on the 2026 People's Budget is now open! From now until December 31, 2025, 40th Ward residents ages 14 and up can vote on how to spend $1 million dollars in public funds to make infrastructure improvements in our neighborhoods. Learn more and cast your vote at www.40thward.org/PB
Rogers Park, participatory voting is open until November 16th. The alderwoman did a TERRIBLE job spreading the word! 🤦♀️
49th Ward Participatory Budgeting Cycle #15 Online Voting / Registro de Votación en Línea de Presupuesto Participativo Ciclo #15 en el Distrito 49 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
49th Ward Participatory Budgeting Cycle #15 Online Voting / Registro de Votación en Línea de Presupuesto Participativo Ciclo #15 en el Distrito 49 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
49th Ward Participatory Budgeting Cycle #15 Online Voting Registration / Registro de Votación en Línea de Presupuesto Participativo Ciclo #15 en el Distrito 49
This is your official online registration form to participate in online voting for the 49th Ward's Participatory Budgeting process (PB49). Please fill out all fields and submit. After your registratio...
docs.google.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Rogers Park, participatory voting is open until November 16th. The alderwoman did a TERRIBLE job spreading the word! 🤦♀️
49th Ward Participatory Budgeting Cycle #15 Online Voting / Registro de Votación en Línea de Presupuesto Participativo Ciclo #15 en el Distrito 49 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
49th Ward Participatory Budgeting Cycle #15 Online Voting / Registro de Votación en Línea de Presupuesto Participativo Ciclo #15 en el Distrito 49 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Thank you Gov Pritzker for standing up for your people.
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Thank you Gov Pritzker for standing up for your people.