God yes this.

Yes. Downpayment assistance is becoming similar to the must-save-for-college impetus of middle class parents. We were lucky enough to have gotten into the housing market decades ago, and this new goal will keep me from retiring earlier than I would otherwise (if it’s my choice)

And cardboard boxes

This is so freaking sexy to me. Illinois! So much good happening here in the face of so much bullshit.

That seems almost low based on my neighborhood in Evanston

Hard to believe we need this even more than we did in July, but we do.

I just ran out of my house because I heard a whistle blowing three times, and it was this kid blowing on his new recorder.

Please tell me she would have to be convicted for that to stick. They didn't even charge her with anything. The evidence is glaringly obvious.

Ellis tells Bovino the people of Chicago have a right to tell him and his agents that they don't like what they are doing and want them to leave.

"They can't get tear gassed" for doing that.

Bovino: "I understand what you are saying, your honor. We will abide by the temporary restraining order."

Ellis asks whether it would be appropriate for a man who gets out of his car in running clothes after training for a marathon and asks agents what they are doing to be placed in a chokehold.

That's what videos show happened Saturday in Old Irving Park.