whoops! Several alders, including 3 progressives, bail on ordinance to mandate Chicago businesses install security cams, saying they misunderstood the legislation they signed onto as co-sponsors. by Jake Sheridan: chicagotribune.com/2025/06/25/eff…

A mistake by ICE led a man to be locked up away from his family for three weeks. Story in Chicago Tribune by Sophie Levenson chicagotribune.com/2025/06/30/ice…

Chicago officials seek to allay ICE crackdown fears - my latest article for Chronicle Media newspapers chronicleillinois.com/government/chi…

Chicago’s Filipino food scene is thriving. Meet the man making it happen behind the scenes. blockclubchi.co/44qx5eS

West Liberty Mayor Mark Smith was among Pascual Pedro’s supporters and advocated for the 20-year-old’s release from ICE custody. Pascual’s “the person we want to have living in West Liberty: law abiding, employed and contributing to our economy.” desmoinesregister.com/story/news/202…

ICE defies court, says journalist Mario Guevara 'not releasable' cpj.org/?p=495470 via CPJ Américas

Thanks to support from readers like you, SBC has far surpassed our fund drive goal! But we still need your help finding another major funding source to complete our budget. That will allow us to keep beating the drum about the $771M transit fiscal cliff! chi.streetsblog.org/2025/07/16/tha…

On Sunday, loved ones and advocates gathered to install a "ghost bike" in memory of Yader Castaneda, 18. On Memorial Day, he died from a crash with the driver of a 10,000-pound Hummer at Randolph/Michigan, one of Chicago's most dangerous intersections. chi.streetsblog.org/2025/08/04/lov…

Why is it taking so many years for the Chicago Market food co-op to open in Wilson Station's historic Gerber Building? There was some discussion at this week's CTA board meeting, and directors voted to waive the co-op's rent for 6 months to help out. chi.streetsblog.org/2025/08/13/who…

We're excited to host our next Walk With A Doc event Thursday, August 28 at noon. This doctor-led walking group is a safe, fun, and FREE community event where you’ll take a walk (or roll) at your own pace, learn about a health topic, and meet new people. cookcountyhealth.org/walk

$25 million of renovations are underway at the CTA Green Line stop to make the station fully accessible. These include a new elevator, escalator and ADA-compliant ramp, plus reconstructed stairs and an extended platform.  austinweeklynews.com/2025/08/21/aus…

New Park Ridge Nonprofit Seeks To Support Families, Encourage Youth Volunteerism journal-topics.com/articles/new-p…

We ended our fund drive in July, but we still need another $43K+ so we can keep advocating for people-friendly streets in 2026. We'd be grateful for tips on possible major contributors or grants. chi.streetsblog.org/2025/07/16/tha… Thanks a lot to recent donors! Tom B. Tasnim T... (1/2)

When riding your bicycle in Chicago, watch out for ICE! "There's a bike ride tonight in Pilsen and tomorrow in Gage Park to protest against ICE's operations in Chicago and protect people in those neighborhoods."

The Chicago Headline Club condemns the targeting of journalists by ICE and federal agents in Broadview, IL. Journalists have a constitutional right to report without fear of harassment or violence. bit.ly/4nZa1vV Media inquiries: [email protected]

Ramirez stands firm on government shutdown, denounces ICE tactics at Chicago town hall - My latest for Chronicle Media newspaper chronicleillinois.com/news/ramirez-s…

ICYMI, I reviewed the cafe car Metra is piloting for my Suburbs in Transit column in journal&topics newspapers journal-topics.com/articles/an-in…

The latest in my Chronicle Media LLC coverage of how Chicago area Venezuelan TPS holders are dealing with second Trump Administration's, well, everything. chronicleillinois.com/news/venezuela…

In an earlier piece for Cook County Chronicle, I looked at the Chicago DPD / RTA study on best way to improve most of the Chicago section of Archer Avenue. The residents and the aldermen generally seem to agree on what the issues are. chronicleillinois.com/news/southwest…