Michelle Reitman
@michellereitman.bsky.social
History and music lover, photographer, disability advocate, worked in social services and education in a previous life.
Someday I'll read all the books I own.
Someday I'll read all the books I own.
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Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. For more information: https://bit.ly/4o7eIUk
October 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. For more information: https://bit.ly/4o7eIUk
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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team, has died at 106.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago's beloved chaplain, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team, has died at 106. The university announced her death on Thursday night.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team, has died at 106.
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ICE is not just in Broadview and Chicago. We have reports, along with some video, of ICE agents operating in Niles, Glenview, and Park Ridge.
‘I Lost My Right-Hand Man’: Pizzeria Worker Taken Into Custody By ICE - Journal & Topics Media Group
A restaurant worker was taking the trash out in the alley behind a restaurant on Golf Road in Niles when federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents took him into custody two weekends ago...
www.journal-topics.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
ICE is not just in Broadview and Chicago. We have reports, along with some video, of ICE agents operating in Niles, Glenview, and Park Ridge.
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Scientist originally from Elmhurst, Illinois wins Nobel Prize in medicine
Scientist originally from Elmhurst, Illinois wins Nobel Prize in medicine
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
www.cbsnews.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Scientist originally from Elmhurst, Illinois wins Nobel Prize in medicine
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The deployment of smoke canisters — some witnesses described it as tear gas — came as tensions boiled over on the city’s Northwest Side Friday afternoon.
Chicagoans say ICE agents responded to heckling with tear gas near school on busy NW Side street
The deployment of smoke canisters — some witnesses described it as tear gas — came as tensions boiled over on the city’s Northwest Side Friday afternoon.
www.chicagotribune.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The deployment of smoke canisters — some witnesses described it as tear gas — came as tensions boiled over on the city’s Northwest Side Friday afternoon.
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Pritzker, who called the move “absolutely outrageous and un-American,” said the Illinois National Guard received word from the Pentagon on Saturday morning that the troops would be called up
Trump plans to deploy National Guard in Illinois, Gov. Pritzker says
Pritzker, who called the move “absolutely outrageous and un-American,” said the Illinois National Guard received word from the Pentagon on Saturday morning that the troops would be called up
www.shawlocal.com
October 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Pritzker, who called the move “absolutely outrageous and un-American,” said the Illinois National Guard received word from the Pentagon on Saturday morning that the troops would be called up
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We spent part of the day hearing the sounds of a helicopter overhead, later learning people outside the grocery store we go to were teargassed. The elementary school across the street from Rico Fresh had to withhold recess for the rest of the day. Absolutely insane.
In a video taken by a witness and shared with the Sun-Times, cars could be seen blocking the white, unmarked SUV before a masked agent rolled down his window and dropped the canisters. Smoke spread around the vehicle and passersby began to scream.
Masked federal agent throws chemical irritants outside Logan Square grocery store: 'My eyes are burning'
Video taken by several witnesses captured the moments where the agent can be seen dropping a canister from a white SUV.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
We spent part of the day hearing the sounds of a helicopter overhead, later learning people outside the grocery store we go to were teargassed. The elementary school across the street from Rico Fresh had to withhold recess for the rest of the day. Absolutely insane.
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My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
October 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
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“I asked [agents] why they were holding me if I was an American citizen, and they said I had to wait until they looked me up,” Johnson said. “I asked if they had a warrant, and I asked for a lawyer. They never brought one.”
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
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October 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
“I asked [agents] why they were holding me if I was an American citizen, and they said I had to wait until they looked me up,” Johnson said. “I asked if they had a warrant, and I asked for a lawyer. They never brought one.”
Yeah! Cubs-Padres game is on broadcast TV on ABC7 (in Chicago).
September 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Yeah! Cubs-Padres game is on broadcast TV on ABC7 (in Chicago).
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Some nations actually prosecute and sentence heads of state who engage in corrupt dealings. France sentences former president Nicholas Sarkozy to five years for taking bribes from the former dictator of Libya. www.lemonde.fr/societe/live...
En direct, procès Sarkozy-Kadhafi : l’ex-président condamné à cinq ans de prison avec mandat de dépôt à effet différé ; posez vos questions à notre journaliste
M. Sarkozy n’échappera pas à la prison, même en faisant appel. « Cette injustice est un scandale », a réagi l’ex-chef de l’Etat, reconnu coupable d’association de malfaiteurs dans l’affaire du finance...
www.lemonde.fr
September 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Some nations actually prosecute and sentence heads of state who engage in corrupt dealings. France sentences former president Nicholas Sarkozy to five years for taking bribes from the former dictator of Libya. www.lemonde.fr/societe/live...
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@MiddleEastEye: Saif al-Gaddafi, son of former Libyan autocrat Muammar Gaddafi, has told a French news network that he was personally involved in giving ex-French President Nicholas Sarkozy $5m in cash for his victorious 2007 presidential election campaign, in exchange for political and economic fa
January 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
@MiddleEastEye: Saif al-Gaddafi, son of former Libyan autocrat Muammar Gaddafi, has told a French news network that he was personally involved in giving ex-French President Nicholas Sarkozy $5m in cash for his victorious 2007 presidential election campaign, in exchange for political and economic fa
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Congrats to the Chicago Cubs on getting into the playoffs! First time since 2020.
September 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Congrats to the Chicago Cubs on getting into the playoffs! First time since 2020.
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If you know, love, and/or are someone who shouldn't be fasting on Yom Kippur for any reason at all -- and mental health needs are health needs -- then Jewish law says that it's a *requirement* to care for yourself.
This site has tons of great resources, and you can now order care packages, too:
This site has tons of great resources, and you can now order care packages, too:
A Mitzvah to Eat Care Packages
A gift to A Mitzvah to Eat has always provided lifesaving peer support and resources. But now when you give, you can also send a care package to individuals and communities who you want to support thi...
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September 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
If you know, love, and/or are someone who shouldn't be fasting on Yom Kippur for any reason at all -- and mental health needs are health needs -- then Jewish law says that it's a *requirement* to care for yourself.
This site has tons of great resources, and you can now order care packages, too:
This site has tons of great resources, and you can now order care packages, too:
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Niles Free Bus Service Suspended Sunday Over Insurance Issues
Niles Free Bus Service Suspended Sunday Over Insurance Issues - Journal & Topics Media Group
The village of Niles temporarily suspended service on its Free Bus system beginning today (Sunday) as village officials said the suspension came down to a dispute with Pace over insurance.
www.journal-topics.com
September 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Niles Free Bus Service Suspended Sunday Over Insurance Issues
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I’m saddened to hear about the passing of former IL Governor Jim Edgar. He was a true public servant who led with integrity and kindness. He wasn’t afraid to reach across the aisle and taught the entire state important lessons in civility. He will be missed but his legacy will continue
September 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I’m saddened to hear about the passing of former IL Governor Jim Edgar. He was a true public servant who led with integrity and kindness. He wasn’t afraid to reach across the aisle and taught the entire state important lessons in civility. He will be missed but his legacy will continue
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I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. His legacy of service, bipartisanship & community will not be forgotten. Priya and I send our deepest condolences to his family.
September 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. His legacy of service, bipartisanship & community will not be forgotten. Priya and I send our deepest condolences to his family.
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MK and I are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Governor Jim Edgar.
Governor Edgar was a model public servant, a devoted father and husband, and an honest and honorable man.
Governor Edgar was a model public servant, a devoted father and husband, and an honest and honorable man.
September 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
MK and I are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Governor Jim Edgar.
Governor Edgar was a model public servant, a devoted father and husband, and an honest and honorable man.
Governor Edgar was a model public servant, a devoted father and husband, and an honest and honorable man.
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“Naval Academy on lockdown… a midshipman who had been kicked out of the school has returned to campus armed with a weapon… multiple casualties…”https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/naval-academy-shooting-lockdown-police-b2825044.html
September 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
“Naval Academy on lockdown… a midshipman who had been kicked out of the school has returned to campus armed with a weapon… multiple casualties…”https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/naval-academy-shooting-lockdown-police-b2825044.html
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"At least six HBCU institutions have reported potential threats to their campuses. These include Alabama State University, Hampton University, Virginia State University, Clark Atlanta University, Southern University & Bethune-Cookman University" www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Multiple HBCU institutions issue campus lockdowns amid potential threats
Several HBCUs issued alerts Thursday after receiving "potential" threats.
www.wusa9.com
September 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"At least six HBCU institutions have reported potential threats to their campuses. These include Alabama State University, Hampton University, Virginia State University, Clark Atlanta University, Southern University & Bethune-Cookman University" www.wusa9.com/article/news...
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Southern Clark Atlanta have also received threats. We have a photo of the suspect, and he sure doesn't look Black or like he attended an HBCU. And yet.
September 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Southern Clark Atlanta have also received threats. We have a photo of the suspect, and he sure doesn't look Black or like he attended an HBCU. And yet.