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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

@denali.bsky.social Morning! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all you shared on your most recent appearance on Ben's show. Absolutely appreciated it and loved listening.

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

over the last few years, i've written/researched/talked *a lot* about electronic monitoring in cook county. so i was dismayed (but not surprised) to see this op-ed from state's attorney eileen burke filled with inaccuracies/misleading statements—many of which we've heard before. let's unpack:

chicagotribune.com

Cook County state’s attorney: The electronic monitoring system is broken

As of Aug. 7, 79 people charged with murder or attempted murder and 154 people charged with sex crimes were on electronic monitoring.

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Dan Immergluck @danimmergluck.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Heart-wrenching. This morning by @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social in Grant Park.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

3/3 That means registering voters, knocking doors, talking with our neighbors and bringing more people into the civic life of our community. We’re building the team now. If you want in, DM me.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

2/3 ...and the unfinished work of police accountability. But this campaign is about more than asking people to vote for me. Only 22.2% of Englewood voters turned out in the 2023 municipal election. We don’t just ask people for votes. We help people participate.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

🧵1/3 I’m running for reelection to Chicago’s 7th Police District Council. I’m proud of what we’ve built over the last three years, including seeing a priority I developed with community members adopted by CCPSA. I’m working on mental-health alternatives, traffic stops, investigatory stops...

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I was knee deep in work today, so I ordered delivery from Reggie’s Music Joint. Their wings are amazing (best in downtown area) and big surprise, their tomato basil soup is really good too!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

6/6 Leadership isn’t something you discover every four years during election season. It’s something you cultivate. Chicago doesn’t have a talent problem. It has an attention problem. We’ve got the people. We’ve got the raw materials. Now let’s invest in the leaders already doing the work.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

5/6 …about the future of Chicago politics, this is the bench. Invest in these leaders. Mentor them. Challenge them. Support them. And beyond the District Councils, look at leaders and candidates like Palecek, Abughazaleh, Blaha, Ryan, and so many others helping shape Chicago’s next chapter.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

4/6 Believe it or not, that’s almost the easy part. The real work starts after Election Day. It’s years of learning the landscape, building relationships, earning trust, taking criticism, making mistakes, and putting in countless hours trying to make the role mean something. If we’re serious…

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

3/6 And make no mistake, that alone is no small thing. I know incredible people who would make phenomenal elected officials. They shine like a vibranium penny. But they won’t toss their hat in the ring. Running is hard. Winning is harder.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

2/6 Chicago has an entire cohort of elected District Councilors. Not every District Councilor fits this description. Some absolutely don’t. But enough do that we should all be paying attention. Many are organizers, educators, advocates, and neighborhood leaders who stepped up and ran.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🧵1/6 Every week I see people asking where Chicago’s next generation of progressive leaders is. My answer? They’re already here. We just aren’t paying enough attention.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

“Every billionaire is a policy failure.” That’s a strong statement. I like it.

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Indivisible Chicago-South Side @indivchisouth.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Yes, I believe in accountability. Yes, we all want our youth to be safe. However, I will never support the notion that Black and brown youth need to stay on their block and inside their homes." ~7th District Councilor @dionmcgill.bsky.social Read this important perspective in The TRiiBE ⤵️

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Ya know…there’s not many a day I don’t stop and think about how much respect I have for Paul Ryan. I loathed him when he was in office, but he had the integrity to see the Trump storm coming and say “no ma’am…no thanks!” Pack his bags and head home. 👍🏾👍🏾

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Thank you so much for the kind words friend.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Thank you so much for your kind words.

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Scott Smith is Our Man In Chicago @ourmaninchicago.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

My friend and Civic Leadership Academy cohort member @dionmcgill.bsky.social comes bearing critiques, research, and solutions.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Sigh. Yes. I’ve been cleaning all day. Kitchen is done. Currently on the living room. Next is my bedroom and saving the bathroom for the week.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Happy Sunday Chicago. What it do?

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Hey Chicago! I am hosting a Southside Cannabis and Community Symposium next Wednesday, 4/22 at the beautiful Ramova Theatre. Who wants to come extend their 4/20 celebrations with me? Details at the link: linktr.ee/cannasymposium

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I’m hosting a cannabis and community symposium, and you all should come. April 22, 2026 The Ramova Theatre RSVP here: bit.ly/cannasymposium

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

How did election night play out for everyone? It was a rough one on this end, but a few glimmers of hope. It did drive me to late night Taco Bell.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

For anyone who needs a midday music break. What are you all listening to today? youtu.be/xddW6HJUeQ8?...

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King Geedorah - Fazers

YouTube video by Wave Capz Pirate

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Rap Snitch Knishes by MF Doom

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

2/2 Curious what folks here think. What do you know about the Consent Decree? What do you want to know? And what do you think should be different about how it’s working right now? If you want to talk it through or learn more, my DMs are open.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

🧵1/2 About 90 minutes into my first Consent Decree hearing and I’m struck (again) by how few people really know what the Consent Decree is, why Chicago is under one, or what it actually means for police accountability. Real talk: this is where a lot of the actual work and tension around reform lives

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/02/2026

Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

4/4 Shoutout to Bike Lane Uprising for helping connect transportation, street design, and public safety. I’m bringing this back to my fellow District Councilors and want more of these cross-lane conversations. If you’ve got thoughts about transit, safety, or access, my inbox is open.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

3/4 We did a ride-along from the Western Orange Line to the Metra BNSF Western stop and back. Some of the best parts were just the conversations along the way. Good to see Ald. Anthony Quezada, Ald. Matt Martin, Rep. Theresa Mah, and hear from CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

2/4 It was also my first visit to the Chicago Park District HQ, and I appreciated hearing from Supt. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa about how these systems intersect. If we’re serious about safety, we have to be serious about how people get to work, school, appointments, and home.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🧵1/4 Today I attended Transit Equity Day with @activetrans, thanks to an invite from Grow Greater Englewood. It’s held on Rosa Parks’ birthday, which feels like the right reminder that public transituuuuu has always been a civil rights issue. We talked Western Corridor and citywide transit equity.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Last call to apply for the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. Deadline is Feb 6 at 11:59 PM. Applications must be complete, including reference letters, to be considered. These seats shape police oversight in Chicago. Apply here: ccpsa.chicago.gov/apply-to-ser... #chicago

ccpsa.chicago.gov

Apply to serve on the Commission - CCPSA

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

4/4 I stopped voting by the numbers years ago. I dig in and vote my values, even if I’m the only one. While everyone screams about a house divided, they keep playing the same games and hoping to get different results next time around. They won’t. Shame on WBEZ for refusing to rise above the average.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

3/4 I’m probably sensitive to this because I’ll never be anyone’s golden boy. But I’m good. I’m smart. I’m capable. I have strong ethics and a real sense of community. Media like WBEZ wouldn’t give me the time of day.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

2/4 That race has 11 candidates. Yet the only ones treated as viable are the ones with money and institutional backing. We play along with that game while pretending to be shocked by how broken our political system is.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

🧵1/4 I really hate that we can’t trust the media to give equal representation to candidates in political races. I saw a discussion today about the US Senate Democratic primary debate between Stratton, Kelly, and Krishnamoorthi, framed as a choice between the three “major” candidates.

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

What a cap to a long, intense weekend. Solidarity! #chicago

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

As I said on the original post: The progressive District Councilors have been working for consequences for both. Who knows what is possible with more public support. Go to your local meetings. If they suck, come to mine. #District7

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The progressive District Councilors have been working for consequences for both. Who knows what is possible with more public support. Go to your local meetings. If they suck, come to mine. #District7

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Dion McGill @dionmcgill.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Agreed and thank you. We’re gonna keep advocating!!!

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