Well, gas is expensive, and food is expensive, and we’re doing a war nobody wants, but at least there are no jobs
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Well, gas is expensive, and food is expensive, and we’re doing a war nobody wants, but at least there are no jobs
The City of Chicago's stance here and in court is cyclists aren't intended users of low speed residential streets with city-installed Divvy stations on them.
Zero Vision.
Map showing a C-shaped outer rail loop in Chicago connecting McCormick Place with Union Station and Ogilvie as well as River North and Navy Pier, as well as a Lake Shore Drive-aligned service heading north
Needs an outer loop route + some LSD service and we’re good
sorry every single place in the city is at capacity and we can't have any more residents. also where's my grandkids >:|
The entire Democratic strategy debate — "moderate" or move left? fight or compromise? — is based on a misreading of data. Voters don't think Dems are too progressive; they think Dems are weak. The actual math on what to do about this isn't even close!
New: www.gelliottmorris.com/p/new-poll-d...
oh god. they have to see him on their bus screens?!?
Not a single quote from the 7 people who gave comments in favor of 215 N Racine.
Block Club Chicago gives disproportionate air time to the vanishingly small minority of Chicagoans that are opposed to new housing.
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/19/c...
Sec. 5-1063.3. Building codes; stairs.8 (a) As used in this Section, "building code" means any 9ordinance, resolution, law, housing or building code, or 10zoning ordinance that establishes construction related 11activities applicable to structures in the county.12 (b) Beginning January 1, 2027, no building code adopted by 13a county may prohibit residential buildings from having a 14single stairway serving as an exit for all units if the 15building:16 (1) has not more than 6 stories above grade plane;17 (2) is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in 18 the interior exit stairway;19 (3) has all dwelling unit doors serving as an exit 20 equipped with self-closing devices;21 (4) is equipped with smoke detection throughout all 22 common areas and individual dwelling units;23 (5) has at least one emergency escape and rescue HB5626- 2 -LRB104 20877 RTM 34540 b1 opening for each individual dwelling unit; and2 (6) has not more than 4 individual dwelling units on a 3 floor.4 (c) A home rule unit may not regulate buildings in a manner 5inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation 6under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the 7Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule 8units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
SINGLE STAIR COMES TO ILLINOIS
Rep Kam Buckner has filed legislation that would legalize single stair across the state!
- In buildings up to 6 stories
- Must have sprinklers in the stairwell
- No more than 4 dwelling units per floor
www.ilga.gov/Legislation/...
FACT SHEET: Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) Gov. Pritzker’s Affordability Agenda Proposes Suite of Housing Solutions to Cut Red Tape, Increase Supply, and Lower Costs see full alt text: https://gist.github.com/stevevance/3edf97cf75321b83ebbda8d763c1267c
here's his BUILD housing fact sheet
alt text is here: gist.github.com/stevevance/3...
Hazy skyscraper skyline in background with bright glistening lake Michigan in foreground
Concrete beaches where dreams are made of
Let's start with housing — the problem is clear, rent is too high and home ownership is out of reach.
Today, I’m proud to announce the Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) Plan to lower housing costs by making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective to build homes here.
It’s giving junior high yearbook. HAGS!!!
It is a near-constant winter battle to keep ice from plugging up the water-intake crib openings some 20 feet below the surface.
A demonstration of where you can find the drafts feature in the top right corner of the post composer on Bluesky.
v1.116 is rolling out now!
For all the overthinkers and perfectionists out there, we're launching Drafts.
Wasn’t the O’Hare branch signaling redone in such a way that would allow for future automation? Like they left space in the design for equipment or something?
Acting CTA chief lays out priorities after dodging fiscal cliff. Interview with acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen by @taliasoglin.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/02/a...
Wrong Home Alone 2 star
Photo showing a woman falling forward while holding a stroller handle, as the stroller with a child inside tips backward on an icy, unshoveled sidewalk.
I pulled out my cellphone to document how difficult these conditions can be and why efforts like #PlowTheSidewalks matter. Just as I was taking the photo, she slipped and fell. Everyone appeared okay, but the moment has stayed with me all day.
Flu cases are increasing rapidly in Illinois as the state sees its worst flu season in more than 15 years.
https://to.wttw.com/4bRnwLa
Illinois recorded its third consecutive year of population growth, according to the US Census Bureau.
We're strengthening what helps people choose to stay and build their lives so families can raise their kids, workers can build careers, and entrepreneurs can grow businesses.
The officer who shot Alex worked for DHS for 8 years. The officer who shot Renee worked for DHS for over 10 years. Both are considered “highly trained.”
The problem isn’t "training." DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity. We must MELT ICE and dismantle DHS.
Got the slides with notes incl. Some highlights, then the slides.
This pilot is over in August 2026. The expansion of the zone includes 550 bus stops, 32 miles of bike lanes, and 1.3 miles of directional bus lane. Commercial Loading Zones and unpaid parking meters will gain enforcement.
Certainly appears moms with whistles won the Battle of Minneapolis.
We are going to win
Sending Tom Homan to Minnesota is like pouring gasoline on a fire.
The chaos is the point — let’s stop sending Trump officials in and start sending Trump’s agents home.
AHIL endorsement graphic for Daniel Biss
Abundant Housing Illinois is excited to endorse Daniel Biss for U.S. Congress in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District! 🏘️
BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
A statement from Toni Preckwinkle on her campaign Instagram says: “Minneapolis is facing yet another deadly consequence of a federal agenda built on terror and cruelty. Untrained, masked militarized forces are inflicting violence, fear, and trauma on our streets, acting at the direct orders of President Donald Trump and his allies. This is not law enforcement; it is federal brutality. Local governments, we must stand united against an administration that sends armed forces into our communities with no accountability, transparency, or respect for human life. It is time to abolish ICE. It is time to end federal occupation of our communities.”
Toni Preckwinkle has called for the abolition of ICE.
[P] Reuters is quoting two anonymous but verified sources that Air Force One was forced to turn around because President Trump somehow managed to eat a bunch of rope and clogged the airplane toilet with the rope and now he's tied to the toilet because a bunch of the rope is still inside his butt
