kevin
@teapartymedley.bsky.social
romantic about urbanism, planning, architecture. helping people build things. former chicagoan in the burbs cause of a bunch of different things
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NEW: MAYOR FREY: “They are already trying to spin this as an act of self defense. I’ve seen the video myself and I want to tell everybody directly; that is bullshit.”
January 7, 2026 at 6:52 PM
NEW: MAYOR FREY: “They are already trying to spin this as an act of self defense. I’ve seen the video myself and I want to tell everybody directly; that is bullshit.”
the river walk is nice & quiet in the winter months
December 21, 2025 at 1:56 AM
the river walk is nice & quiet in the winter months
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A reminder: Gregory Bovino may be gone and a bunch of his men aren't here anymore but Border Patrol is still in Chicagoland, randomly stopping folks at Home Depots and chasing people through the snow.
December 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A reminder: Gregory Bovino may be gone and a bunch of his men aren't here anymore but Border Patrol is still in Chicagoland, randomly stopping folks at Home Depots and chasing people through the snow.
anyone else listen to "king of carrot flowers, pt 1" and hear "king of cauliflower" not "king of carrot flower"?
November 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
anyone else listen to "king of carrot flowers, pt 1" and hear "king of cauliflower" not "king of carrot flower"?
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I'm struck by how many Chicagoans have seemingly felt compelled to write and share reflections on "this is what it feels like in Chicago right now". We know we're going through something awful together and we want the world to understand it.
Threading several of these pieces below.
Threading several of these pieces below.
November 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I'm struck by how many Chicagoans have seemingly felt compelled to write and share reflections on "this is what it feels like in Chicago right now". We know we're going through something awful together and we want the world to understand it.
Threading several of these pieces below.
Threading several of these pieces below.
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Chicago has the highest number of lead water service lines in the nation. WBEZ, Grist and Inside Climate News analyzed city data that allows Chicago’s residents to see where the problem is most acute — and how it intersects with poverty and race. trib.al/n4TkzEu
Where are Chicago’s lead pipes?
Lead water service lines are all over the city. But majority Black and Latino neighborhoods bear the biggest burden, our analysis finds.
trib.al
August 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Chicago has the highest number of lead water service lines in the nation. WBEZ, Grist and Inside Climate News analyzed city data that allows Chicago’s residents to see where the problem is most acute — and how it intersects with poverty and race. trib.al/n4TkzEu
slowly progressing toward naps in the trailer/not crying the entire ride because the helmet falls down over our eyes—while we adults build back our legs with the help of peloton on non-ride days
May 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
slowly progressing toward naps in the trailer/not crying the entire ride because the helmet falls down over our eyes—while we adults build back our legs with the help of peloton on non-ride days
lingering green (that i cannot see) from earlier this week
March 23, 2025 at 1:59 AM
lingering green (that i cannot see) from earlier this week
My favorite post office
February 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
My favorite post office
bits & pieces of google
February 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
bits & pieces of google
a nice day for a stroll
January 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
a nice day for a stroll
winter will forever be my favorite time of the year to get outside & see Chicago
January 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
winter will forever be my favorite time of the year to get outside & see Chicago
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This is too sweet.
Chappell Roan's Dad Tears Up Talking About 'Pink Pony Club' In Sweet 'Carpool Karaoke' Moment
Oh, how heartwarming 💕
www.comicsands.com
December 21, 2024 at 7:30 PM
This is too sweet.
Tuned into the bears game for the last minute just so I can commiserate with coworkers on monday
November 28, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Tuned into the bears game for the last minute just so I can commiserate with coworkers on monday
buildings to eventually to feature affordable apartment units, i believe
November 22, 2024 at 11:23 PM
buildings to eventually to feature affordable apartment units, i believe
First snow day, putting out client fires and trying to figure out why I feel like shit
November 21, 2024 at 7:29 PM
First snow day, putting out client fires and trying to figure out why I feel like shit
i have watched this tiny little city within the city go up & down from the corner of washington & clark for the last six years. still haven’t visited in over 17 yrs (eh, crowds) but it’s fun to watch it go up
November 19, 2024 at 11:17 PM
i have watched this tiny little city within the city go up & down from the corner of washington & clark for the last six years. still haven’t visited in over 17 yrs (eh, crowds) but it’s fun to watch it go up
Light fixtures in the shape of hop leafs. Fully disclosed location with a nice NA apple cider slushy we could share with the kid
November 17, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Light fixtures in the shape of hop leafs. Fully disclosed location with a nice NA apple cider slushy we could share with the kid
we bought a home from 1926 and had my Grandfather over (born 1929) and just had a daughter while i’ll always miss the humor and love i have had for my Grandparents i cannot wait to help raise a strong independent rebel who loves bikes & walkable neighborhoods and to see them in her
December 11, 2023 at 11:15 PM
we bought a home from 1926 and had my Grandfather over (born 1929) and just had a daughter while i’ll always miss the humor and love i have had for my Grandparents i cannot wait to help raise a strong independent rebel who loves bikes & walkable neighborhoods and to see them in her