Tonia Hill
@tonia.thetriibe.com
Award-winning journalist. I'm passionate about elevating the voices of Black Chicagoans and showcasing their resilience and joy—systemic racism reporter at The TRiiBE.
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing “ICE-free zones.”
Here’s an example of signage for the “ICE-free zones.”
Johnson signed this new EO a few blocks away from where federal agents choked a Black man on the West Side.
Here’s an example of signage for the “ICE-free zones.”
Johnson signed this new EO a few blocks away from where federal agents choked a Black man on the West Side.
October 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing “ICE-free zones.”
Here’s an example of signage for the “ICE-free zones.”
Johnson signed this new EO a few blocks away from where federal agents choked a Black man on the West Side.
Here’s an example of signage for the “ICE-free zones.”
Johnson signed this new EO a few blocks away from where federal agents choked a Black man on the West Side.
I'm facilitating a conversation tonight in collaboration with the IL Pretrial Justice Network about how Illinois is redefining community safety with Sen. Robert Peters and activist David Hogg. The event starts at 6 pm.
Register here: bit.ly/Pushing4Pret...
Register here: bit.ly/Pushing4Pret...
September 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I'm facilitating a conversation tonight in collaboration with the IL Pretrial Justice Network about how Illinois is redefining community safety with Sen. Robert Peters and activist David Hogg. The event starts at 6 pm.
Register here: bit.ly/Pushing4Pret...
Register here: bit.ly/Pushing4Pret...
During President Trump's presser this morning, he criticized states like Illinois that no longer have cash bail.
Here's a statement from the IL Network for Pretrial Justice.
Here's a statement from the IL Network for Pretrial Justice.
August 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
During President Trump's presser this morning, he criticized states like Illinois that no longer have cash bail.
Here's a statement from the IL Network for Pretrial Justice.
Here's a statement from the IL Network for Pretrial Justice.
Today was also a well-deserved celebration for Craig Dellimore. He’s officially retired after 40+ years on the airwaves.
A resolution was read in his honor, and the city named the radio side of the press corps office after him. I’m so appreciative of his work and generosity.
📸 : Vashon Mitchell
A resolution was read in his honor, and the city named the radio side of the press corps office after him. I’m so appreciative of his work and generosity.
📸 : Vashon Mitchell
July 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Today was also a well-deserved celebration for Craig Dellimore. He’s officially retired after 40+ years on the airwaves.
A resolution was read in his honor, and the city named the radio side of the press corps office after him. I’m so appreciative of his work and generosity.
📸 : Vashon Mitchell
A resolution was read in his honor, and the city named the radio side of the press corps office after him. I’m so appreciative of his work and generosity.
📸 : Vashon Mitchell
Happening now: Mayor Brandon Johnson is hosting a presser ahead of today’s snap curfew vote. Johnson vetoed the snap curfew after the City Council approved it last month.
Labor unions + community based orgs and alders standing w/ Johnson today.
Labor unions + community based orgs and alders standing w/ Johnson today.
July 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Happening now: Mayor Brandon Johnson is hosting a presser ahead of today’s snap curfew vote. Johnson vetoed the snap curfew after the City Council approved it last month.
Labor unions + community based orgs and alders standing w/ Johnson today.
Labor unions + community based orgs and alders standing w/ Johnson today.
Just in: Chicago City Council members voted 27-22 to allow the CPD superintendent to call a curfew with a 30-minute notice.
However, there aren't enough "yes" votes to prevent Mayor Brandon Johnson from vetoing it. Johnson used his veto power last year against a ShotSpotter ordinance.
However, there aren't enough "yes" votes to prevent Mayor Brandon Johnson from vetoing it. Johnson used his veto power last year against a ShotSpotter ordinance.
June 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Just in: Chicago City Council members voted 27-22 to allow the CPD superintendent to call a curfew with a 30-minute notice.
However, there aren't enough "yes" votes to prevent Mayor Brandon Johnson from vetoing it. Johnson used his veto power last year against a ShotSpotter ordinance.
However, there aren't enough "yes" votes to prevent Mayor Brandon Johnson from vetoing it. Johnson used his veto power last year against a ShotSpotter ordinance.
Today’s action is part of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition annual conference. Rev. Jesse Jackson joined the rally today.
June 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Today’s action is part of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition annual conference. Rev. Jesse Jackson joined the rally today.
Today, about 100 faith and civil rights leaders gathered outside the Target in the Loop to demand that the company recommit to its DEI practices.
There’s been a national boycott of Target since January, and it has been called one of the most significant boycotts since the Montgomery bus boycott.
There’s been a national boycott of Target since January, and it has been called one of the most significant boycotts since the Montgomery bus boycott.
June 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Today, about 100 faith and civil rights leaders gathered outside the Target in the Loop to demand that the company recommit to its DEI practices.
There’s been a national boycott of Target since January, and it has been called one of the most significant boycotts since the Montgomery bus boycott.
There’s been a national boycott of Target since January, and it has been called one of the most significant boycotts since the Montgomery bus boycott.
The local National Lawyers Guild just shared a statement following yesterday's protest. They described the police response as "violent and aggressive."
The group provided support for the 17 people who were arrested. Two are in police custody awaiting charges, but others were released.
The group provided support for the 17 people who were arrested. Two are in police custody awaiting charges, but others were released.
June 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The local National Lawyers Guild just shared a statement following yesterday's protest. They described the police response as "violent and aggressive."
The group provided support for the 17 people who were arrested. Two are in police custody awaiting charges, but others were released.
The group provided support for the 17 people who were arrested. Two are in police custody awaiting charges, but others were released.
The DOJ via a letter says its investigation is based on comments Mayor Brandon Johnson made during an event at Apostolic Church on Sunday.
May 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The DOJ via a letter says its investigation is based on comments Mayor Brandon Johnson made during an event at Apostolic Church on Sunday.
Here's a statement from the Mayor's Office in response to the DOJ announcing today that it will open an investigation to determine "whether Chicago is engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination based on race."
May 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Here's a statement from the Mayor's Office in response to the DOJ announcing today that it will open an investigation to determine "whether Chicago is engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination based on race."
#journorequest I'm looking to speak with Black teens in Chicago. See below for details.
May 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
#journorequest I'm looking to speak with Black teens in Chicago. See below for details.
Today's public safety committee meeting isn't happening after all. Alders were expected to vote on a revised youth curfew ordinance. Ald. Brian Hopkins, called off the meeting because Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky is expected to make a big announcement this afternoon.
h/t @jake-sheridan.bsky.social
h/t @jake-sheridan.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Today's public safety committee meeting isn't happening after all. Alders were expected to vote on a revised youth curfew ordinance. Ald. Brian Hopkins, called off the meeting because Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky is expected to make a big announcement this afternoon.
h/t @jake-sheridan.bsky.social
h/t @jake-sheridan.bsky.social
Happy Friday, Eve! I wrote today’s RESHAPE newsletter about a recent Poynter training I attended covering polarization and Christian nationalism.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Happy Friday, Eve! I wrote today’s RESHAPE newsletter about a recent Poynter training I attended covering polarization and Christian nationalism.
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I caught up with Anjanette Young, who has a new exhibit at the DuSable Museum. It’s a collection of artwork representing not only her experience with the police but that of other Black women and girls.
thetriibe.com/2025/03/anja...
📸: @ash.thetriibe.com
thetriibe.com/2025/03/anja...
📸: @ash.thetriibe.com
March 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I caught up with Anjanette Young, who has a new exhibit at the DuSable Museum. It’s a collection of artwork representing not only her experience with the police but that of other Black women and girls.
thetriibe.com/2025/03/anja...
📸: @ash.thetriibe.com
thetriibe.com/2025/03/anja...
📸: @ash.thetriibe.com
Just in: City Council members voted 34-15 to approve a $280,000 settlement for Chicago organizer Miracle Boyd.
A then-CPD officer assaulted Boyd during a 2020 protest in Grant Park.
A then-CPD officer assaulted Boyd during a 2020 protest in Grant Park.
March 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Just in: City Council members voted 34-15 to approve a $280,000 settlement for Chicago organizer Miracle Boyd.
A then-CPD officer assaulted Boyd during a 2020 protest in Grant Park.
A then-CPD officer assaulted Boyd during a 2020 protest in Grant Park.
NEWS - The Chicago City Council finance committee voted 22-7 to approve GoodKids MadCity organizer Miracle Boyd's settlement.
A CPD officer assaulted Boyd during a 2020 protest.
Here she is speaking ahead of the vote.
A CPD officer assaulted Boyd during a 2020 protest.
Here she is speaking ahead of the vote.
March 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
NEWS - The Chicago City Council finance committee voted 22-7 to approve GoodKids MadCity organizer Miracle Boyd's settlement.
A CPD officer assaulted Boyd during a 2020 protest.
Here she is speaking ahead of the vote.
A CPD officer assaulted Boyd during a 2020 protest.
Here she is speaking ahead of the vote.
Just in — Cook County Judge Carol Howard just ruled to overturn Tyrece Williams’ murder conviction.
He’s now the 50th person to have their conviction overturned in a case tied to ex-CPD Det. Reynaldo Guevara.
After the hearing, Williams told reporters that he was happy to have his name back.
He’s now the 50th person to have their conviction overturned in a case tied to ex-CPD Det. Reynaldo Guevara.
After the hearing, Williams told reporters that he was happy to have his name back.
March 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Just in — Cook County Judge Carol Howard just ruled to overturn Tyrece Williams’ murder conviction.
He’s now the 50th person to have their conviction overturned in a case tied to ex-CPD Det. Reynaldo Guevara.
After the hearing, Williams told reporters that he was happy to have his name back.
He’s now the 50th person to have their conviction overturned in a case tied to ex-CPD Det. Reynaldo Guevara.
After the hearing, Williams told reporters that he was happy to have his name back.
News: The Chicago Park District board just approved Carlos Ramirez-Rosa's appointment as superintendent.
February 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
News: The Chicago Park District board just approved Carlos Ramirez-Rosa's appointment as superintendent.
So just so y’all know I saw documents online related to the proposed amendment on Twitter. I apologize for the mistake I’m gonna delete the previous post and add just page one of signatures the other page looks like it’s inaccurate
January 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
So just so y’all know I saw documents online related to the proposed amendment on Twitter. I apologize for the mistake I’m gonna delete the previous post and add just page one of signatures the other page looks like it’s inaccurate
A coalition of immigrant rights orgs and community resident packed the lobby of City Hall this morning. They are advocating against an amendment to the Welcoming City ordinances that if approved would allow CPD to cooperate w/ ICE.
January 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A coalition of immigrant rights orgs and community resident packed the lobby of City Hall this morning. They are advocating against an amendment to the Welcoming City ordinances that if approved would allow CPD to cooperate w/ ICE.
The Chicago City Council voted 27-23 to approve Mayor Johnson’s latest budget proposal.
December 16, 2024 at 11:11 PM
The Chicago City Council voted 27-23 to approve Mayor Johnson’s latest budget proposal.
So I’m covering today’s City Council meeting. We had to evacuate the City Hall due to an electrical fire on the Cook County side of the building. It’s been about 45 mins and we’re not back inside yet
December 11, 2024 at 6:18 PM
So I’m covering today’s City Council meeting. We had to evacuate the City Hall due to an electrical fire on the Cook County side of the building. It’s been about 45 mins and we’re not back inside yet
Re: My last post. Here’s a breakdown of programs and services advocates like to see maintained. Nearly half of the $170 million from vacant CPD positions would eliminate the need for a $68 million property tax increase . See below to learn more
Learn more: thetriibe.com/2024/12/fund...
Learn more: thetriibe.com/2024/12/fund...
December 9, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Re: My last post. Here’s a breakdown of programs and services advocates like to see maintained. Nearly half of the $170 million from vacant CPD positions would eliminate the need for a $68 million property tax increase . See below to learn more
Learn more: thetriibe.com/2024/12/fund...
Learn more: thetriibe.com/2024/12/fund...