I wrote a letter about why this matters (I'm allergic to the phrase “now more than ever” but jfc):

oh HELLO YES

Ellis says she sees a Chicago where neighbors "have shown up for each other .. standing watch to protect the most vulnerable among us."

Ellis starting the day off by reading out Carl Sandburg's poem "Chicago" in its entirety.

Thank you for your excellent work. It's the best gift I've ever received. :)

Thank you, Mikki.