Michael Puente
@mikepuentenews.bsky.social
Chicago/NWI multimedia reporter/writer/journalist
Awaiting arrival of US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to the Gary/Chicago International Airport this morning to give an update of Operation Midway Blitz. She is expected to be joined by Indiana Governor Mike Braun.
October 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Awaiting arrival of US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to the Gary/Chicago International Airport this morning to give an update of Operation Midway Blitz. She is expected to be joined by Indiana Governor Mike Braun.
A tense scene in downtown Chicago as Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino exists the Dirksen Federal Building after hearing with judge. 
October 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A tense scene in downtown Chicago as Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino exists the Dirksen Federal Building after hearing with judge. 
Reposted by Michael Puente
Bovino told her the issue with making sure everyone has body cams is "getting the equipment" and "dispersal of the equipment."
But Ellis is explaining how "the camera is your friend."
But Ellis is explaining how "the camera is your friend."
October 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Bovino told her the issue with making sure everyone has body cams is "getting the equipment" and "dispersal of the equipment."
But Ellis is explaining how "the camera is your friend."
But Ellis is explaining how "the camera is your friend."
Reposted by Michael Puente
JUST IN: Federal judge tells U.S. Border Patrol Gregory Bovino to have his own body-worn camera by Friday.
Bovino told her he has no camera, and he's not been trained to use one.
Bovino told her he has no camera, and he's not been trained to use one.
Ellis asks Bovino if he has a body-worn camera.
Bovino: "I do not ma'am, no. I've not yet received a body-worn camera or the training."
Ellis: "How about by Friday, you get a camera?"
Bovino: "I do not ma'am, no. I've not yet received a body-worn camera or the training."
Ellis: "How about by Friday, you get a camera?"
October 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
JUST IN: Federal judge tells U.S. Border Patrol Gregory Bovino to have his own body-worn camera by Friday.
Bovino told her he has no camera, and he's not been trained to use one.
Bovino told her he has no camera, and he's not been trained to use one.
Less than a dozen protesters are outside the Dirksen Federal building ahead of U.S. Border Patrol commander-at-large Gregory Balvino’s appearance before U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis in Chicago this morning.
October 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Less than a dozen protesters are outside the Dirksen Federal building ahead of U.S. Border Patrol commander-at-large Gregory Balvino’s appearance before U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis in Chicago this morning.
Where can I find these best tamales in Chicago?
October 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Where can I find these best tamales in Chicago?
Reposted by Michael Puente
The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's refusal to invalidate the state, city and county laws designed to protect undocumented immigrants in Chicago by prohibiting local law enforcement officials from helping federal agents.
Background, from three months ago, for @wttw.bsky.social:
Background, from three months ago, for @wttw.bsky.social:
Federal Judge Upholds Chicago, Cook County and Illinois Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Tosses Trump Lawsuit
Forcing Chicago and Illinois law enforcement officials to help federal agents conduct deportation operations is unconstitutional, U.S. District Judge Lindsay Jenkins ruled.
news.wttw.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's refusal to invalidate the state, city and county laws designed to protect undocumented immigrants in Chicago by prohibiting local law enforcement officials from helping federal agents.
Background, from three months ago, for @wttw.bsky.social:
Background, from three months ago, for @wttw.bsky.social:
DHS agents shot a woman at a protest in Chicago one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5562...
🔊 Listen Now: DHS agents shot a woman at a protest in Chicago
Weekend Edition Sunday on NPR One | 3:44
one.npr.org
October 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
DHS agents shot a woman at a protest in Chicago one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5562...
NewsNation now showing propaganda videos with FBI and Border Patrol in Chicago. It’s not journalism, it’s propaganda.
October 2, 2025 at 5:35 AM
NewsNation now showing propaganda videos with FBI and Border Patrol in Chicago. It’s not journalism, it’s propaganda.
Reposted by Michael Puente
Chicago Tonight | Week in Review: RTA Eyes Stopgap Funding to Avoid Service Cuts; Pleas for Flood Relief in Chicago, with John Pletz, @taliasoglin.bsky.social @sophiesherry.bsky.social @mikepuentenews.bsky.social & host @ndblumberg.bsky.social
Week in Review: RTA Eyes Stopgap Funding to Avoid Service Cuts; Pleas for Flood Relief in Chicago
President Donald Trump again floats the idea of sending troops to Chicago. And residents call for aid after getting slammed with storms and flooding.
news.wttw.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Chicago Tonight | Week in Review: RTA Eyes Stopgap Funding to Avoid Service Cuts; Pleas for Flood Relief in Chicago, with John Pletz, @taliasoglin.bsky.social @sophiesherry.bsky.social @mikepuentenews.bsky.social & host @ndblumberg.bsky.social
Did anyone catch me on Chicago Tonight?
August 23, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Did anyone catch me on Chicago Tonight?
I’m back on Blue Sky!
August 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I’m back on Blue Sky!
Reposted by Michael Puente
Breaking news: Contradicting HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC continues to recommend the coronavirus vaccines for healthy children, according to new documentation posted to the agency's website.
Contradicting RFK Jr., CDC keeps recommending covid vaccine for kids
While RFK Jr. said coronavirus vaccines would be removed from the CDC schedule for healthy children, it’s still recommended in consultation with doctors.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Breaking news: Contradicting HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC continues to recommend the coronavirus vaccines for healthy children, according to new documentation posted to the agency's website.
Indiana lawmakers doing a great job at destroying Indiana University.
May 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Indiana lawmakers doing a great job at destroying Indiana University.
Reposted by Michael Puente
Tomorrow, join us on the Library's 2nd floor for the 21st Annual COAS Student Research Conference. The event will feature panels, posters, and an opportunity to try out Virtual Reality!
This year’s keynote speaker is @mikepuentenews.bsky.social from @wbez.org
northwest.iu.edu/coas/related...
This year’s keynote speaker is @mikepuentenews.bsky.social from @wbez.org
northwest.iu.edu/coas/related...
Student Research Conference - Indiana University Northwest
Student Research Conference
northwest.iu.edu
April 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Tomorrow, join us on the Library's 2nd floor for the 21st Annual COAS Student Research Conference. The event will feature panels, posters, and an opportunity to try out Virtual Reality!
This year’s keynote speaker is @mikepuentenews.bsky.social from @wbez.org
northwest.iu.edu/coas/related...
This year’s keynote speaker is @mikepuentenews.bsky.social from @wbez.org
northwest.iu.edu/coas/related...
At FOIA Fest in Chicago, sponsored by the Chicago Headline Club. Sold out event at Northwestern University’s downtown campus to assists journalists about accessing and obtaining public documents. It’s sold out so journalism is alive and well!
March 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
At FOIA Fest in Chicago, sponsored by the Chicago Headline Club. Sold out event at Northwestern University’s downtown campus to assists journalists about accessing and obtaining public documents. It’s sold out so journalism is alive and well!
Ten journalism organizations in Chicago got together to discuss ways to protect journalists during these times. Thank you to all including the Chicago Headline Club and the Field Foundation of Illinois!
March 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Ten journalism organizations in Chicago got together to discuss ways to protect journalists during these times. Thank you to all including the Chicago Headline Club and the Field Foundation of Illinois!
This event is open to all journalists in the Chicago area. Please send me a message if you would like to attend. Thank you.
March 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This event is open to all journalists in the Chicago area. Please send me a message if you would like to attend. Thank you.
I'm proud to have helped put together this unique event.
March 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I'm proud to have helped put together this unique event.
Reposted by Michael Puente
Black-owned bookstores in Chicago struggle now after 2020 surge 'as if supporting us was a trend'
chicago.suntimes.com/books/2025/0... by @mariahrush.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/books/2025/0... by @mariahrush.bsky.social
Black-owned bookstores in Chicago struggle after 2020 surge 'as if supporting us was a trend'
Black bookstores saw a spike in interest after 2020's social justice movement. But that support has waned, they say, and with the economic downturn since the pandemic and competition from online retai...
chicago.suntimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Black-owned bookstores in Chicago struggle now after 2020 surge 'as if supporting us was a trend'
chicago.suntimes.com/books/2025/0... by @mariahrush.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/books/2025/0... by @mariahrush.bsky.social