Eddie VanBogaert
@eddievb.bsky.social
Everyone in tech should have to work helpdesk at least once. Aspiring dad band vocalist. Chicagoan.
We are governed by deeply unserious people.
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
We are governed by deeply unserious people.
Someone left this unopened fridge cigarette (fully chilled) beside the 100-block of N Wacker. But there are enough tech and finance offices nearby, I doubt it'll last long.
July 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Someone left this unopened fridge cigarette (fully chilled) beside the 100-block of N Wacker. But there are enough tech and finance offices nearby, I doubt it'll last long.
I keep getting texts and some targeted social in Logan Square from this very well-funded Super PAC.
July 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I keep getting texts and some targeted social in Logan Square from this very well-funded Super PAC.
Chicago Riverwalk is simply too good this morning.
May 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Chicago Riverwalk is simply too good this morning.
Atlanta Fed's GDPNow estimate continues to fall on new data around net exports, presumably the result of tariff disruptions. They could be wrong, but seems like this is not being fully realized in the mainstream.
March 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Atlanta Fed's GDPNow estimate continues to fall on new data around net exports, presumably the result of tariff disruptions. They could be wrong, but seems like this is not being fully realized in the mainstream.
Hello, I'd like to report a potential Mandela Effect? There's no way Baja Blast California has always been as long as California Classic.
January 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Hello, I'd like to report a potential Mandela Effect? There's no way Baja Blast California has always been as long as California Classic.
The year is 2027. Every single Microsoft app is now called Copilot. CEO Satya Copilot takes the stage. Goes Full Ballmer demanding more pilots. Musical guest Twenty One Pilots begins to play.
January 23, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The year is 2027. Every single Microsoft app is now called Copilot. CEO Satya Copilot takes the stage. Goes Full Ballmer demanding more pilots. Musical guest Twenty One Pilots begins to play.
Posting this so I can look back in mid-June with real gratitude.
January 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Posting this so I can look back in mid-June with real gratitude.
Never-before-heard live recordings of a 1953 gig Nat King Cole played at Blue Note Chicago were released last spring and I am absolutely captivated by the stories and photos in this piece: music.newcity.com/2024/05/29/a...
January 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Never-before-heard live recordings of a 1953 gig Nat King Cole played at Blue Note Chicago were released last spring and I am absolutely captivated by the stories and photos in this piece: music.newcity.com/2024/05/29/a...
Forcing Benetti out of the booth is still the worst thing Jerry's done with the Sox in my book — and that's unfortunately a pretty long list. Dude is a generational talent.
January 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Forcing Benetti out of the booth is still the worst thing Jerry's done with the Sox in my book — and that's unfortunately a pretty long list. Dude is a generational talent.
Moonrise up above the storm.
November 16, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Moonrise up above the storm.
This beautiful old church in my neighborhood can't shake the "about to be smout by an old god" vibes.
November 10, 2024 at 2:11 AM
This beautiful old church in my neighborhood can't shake the "about to be smout by an old god" vibes.
Obligatory “It Takes HOW Much Spinach To Make This!?” Post
December 25, 2023 at 12:32 AM
Obligatory “It Takes HOW Much Spinach To Make This!?” Post
Chicago Transit Santa sees you when you’re sleeping on the value of frequent ridership.
December 16, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Chicago Transit Santa sees you when you’re sleeping on the value of frequent ridership.
Ah, yes, of course, the traditional champagne toast for a corporate workplace birthday, complete with light and questionably appropriate shoulder-touching. Extremely normal and relatable.
November 21, 2023 at 9:42 PM
Ah, yes, of course, the traditional champagne toast for a corporate workplace birthday, complete with light and questionably appropriate shoulder-touching. Extremely normal and relatable.
The Ed Burke corruption trial in Chicago was briefly brought to a halt earlier when one of Judge Virginia Kendall’s comfort dogs ate an entire bag of treats brought by a juror and (allegedly) had an accident.
November 21, 2023 at 3:36 AM
The Ed Burke corruption trial in Chicago was briefly brought to a halt earlier when one of Judge Virginia Kendall’s comfort dogs ate an entire bag of treats brought by a juror and (allegedly) had an accident.
It’s been a weird day, as evidenced by whatever Duolingo is trying to pull here.
September 29, 2023 at 3:01 AM
It’s been a weird day, as evidenced by whatever Duolingo is trying to pull here.
But Why Is It In Quotes, Part 372
August 11, 2023 at 2:46 PM
But Why Is It In Quotes, Part 372
Jokes on them: Anderson has a negative WAR (-0.6) so this should help the Sox. Part of the plan all along.
August 7, 2023 at 7:46 PM
Jokes on them: Anderson has a negative WAR (-0.6) so this should help the Sox. Part of the plan all along.
Been growing for awhile. Not sure why the slowdown in 2020, may be a result of pandemic relief programs somehow. BLS sources this set from the Current Population Survey.
July 11, 2023 at 4:41 AM
Been growing for awhile. Not sure why the slowdown in 2020, may be a result of pandemic relief programs somehow. BLS sources this set from the Current Population Survey.
James Murphy, cowbellist for IDLES
June 25, 2023 at 11:20 PM
James Murphy, cowbellist for IDLES
Meanwhile, Albany has Local News: The Store
June 6, 2023 at 8:05 PM
Meanwhile, Albany has Local News: The Store
2 Chili’s 2 Furious
June 6, 2023 at 5:56 PM
2 Chili’s 2 Furious