Reposted by shawnshawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 7hthe cook county sheriff's office is again seeking proposals for wearable heart-rate monitors. sheriff tom dart has repeatedly pitched the devices as necessary to combat overdoses and deaths at the cook county jail. the latest rfp closes nov. 13. cookcountyil.bonfirehub.com/opportunitie... 293
Reposted by shawnUzza @uzzamodea.bsky.social · 05/10/2026One of the dozens of white supremacists who got caught brunching at Clarklewis yesterday was an ancient bonehead & self-made historian named Thomas Cyr aka 7homas777. He was the dude in the animal print pants & Horst Wessel shirt - an homage to an early nazi paramilitary martyr. 36738
Reposted by shawnTaniel @taniel.bsky.social · 6hTragic news: Curtis Flowers, who faced an extraordinarily ordeal by being prosecuted six times for the same crime by a Mississippi DA over decades before SCOTUS sided with him in 2019, just died at 56. Flowers' case was core to the 'In the Dark' podcast.mississippitoday.orgWrongly imprisoned Curtis Flowers diesAfter Flowers was convicted in a sixth trial, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned it and a state judge dismissed capital murder charges against him. 10380144
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 6hi haven’t stopped thinking about this all day. justice for silverio. abolish ice. 0111
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 7h“The city invited Flock to send a representative to that public forum, but the company declined, saying it wanted to protect its employees from hostile critics.” 182
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 7hccso released a similar rfp for the tech in january but it was ultimately cancelled cookcountyil.bonfirehub.com/opportunitie... 030
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 7hwe first wrote about this in august 2025 during last year's midyear budget hearing chicagoreader.com/news/make-it... 150
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 7hthe cook county sheriff's office is again seeking proposals for wearable heart-rate monitors. sheriff tom dart has repeatedly pitched the devices as necessary to combat overdoses and deaths at the cook county jail. the latest rfp closes nov. 13. cookcountyil.bonfirehub.com/opportunitie... 293
Reposted by shawnunraveled @unraveledpress.com · 8hICE is slamming far northern Illinois for a second day in a row. Rapid responders in Rockford say federal agents detained a group of roofing workers this morning—eight men all the way from Minnesota. Volunteers are currently trying to locate their families. From a local immigration attorney: 15501292
Reposted by shawnJosh Kovensky @joshkovensky.bsky.social · 15hUChicago, like any other college, gets vastly more women applicants than men. And yet, its undergrad student body is disproportionately male. chicagomaroon.com/53804/viewpo...chicagomaroon.comCreating a Manosphere at the University of ChicagoWhy does the University of Chicago reject so many women? 411843
Reposted by shawndan sinker @dansinker.com · 12hOld enough to remember Warner Communications. Old enough to remember Time Warner. Old enough to remember AOL Time Warner. Old enough to remember WarnerMedia (AT&T), Old enough to remember Warner Bros Discovery… the Ellison acquision sucks but let’s not pretend Warner is some old school indie 1831834
Reposted by shawnSophie Hurwitz @hurwitz.bsky.social · 12hNEW: asylum-seeker Martin Soto, who helped organize a hunger and labor strike in ICE’s notorious Delaney Hall, was released late last night with an ankle monitor. He spent 8 consecutive months in ICE custody, much of that time in solitary confinement. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...motherjones.comMartin Soto went out for diapers. He came home eight months later.The asylum seeker, who led a hunger strike inside a for-profit ICE facility, was released with an ankle monitor late Tuesday. 612953
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 12h"That last night, for some reason, he left his hat and his Red Bull at the restaurant. He always drank Red Bull at work. The last thing he told me was, 'I’m gonna leave my Red Bull. I’ll drink it tomorrow.' I still have it at the restaurant. That’s what kills me."chicagoreader.comA year without Silverio - Chicago ReaderA Portage Park restaurant owner remembers Silverio Villegas González, the quiet, hardworking cook who was killed by an ICE agent. 26134
Reposted by shawnGillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 12hEXCLUSIVE: A third-country national finally freed from an Eswatini prison got stuck in the international terminal of the Johannesburg airport for days due to suspicion about his emergency travel document. He’s now safe in Laos, his “home” country he’s never been to. prospect.org/2026/10/07/t...prospect.orgThird-Country National Stuck in Airport for Days After Release From African Prison - The American ProspectFinally out of the prison Trump expelled him to, Phone Chomsavanh’s fight for freedom hit one more snag. 218174
Reposted by shawnChicago Reader @chicagoreader.com · 13hA Portage Park restaurant owner remembers Silverio Villegas González, the quiet, hardworking cook who was killed by an ICE agent. bit.ly/47F0Ryfchicagoreader.comA year without Silverio - Chicago ReaderA Portage Park restaurant owner remembers Silverio Villegas González, the quiet, hardworking cook who was killed by an ICE agent. 013485
Reposted by shawnKatie Polglase @katiepolglase.bsky.social · 06/10/2026We published a new investigation this week: Jared Kushner's firm is the largest shareholder in an Israeli company investing in businesses linked to the Israeli military. He is also negotiating a deal for Gaza. edition.cnn.com/2026/10/01/u... With @allegragoodwin.bsky.social & Majlie du Puy Kampedition.cnn.comJared Kushner’s company has large stake in firm with Israeli military links | CNNAt the same time Jared Kushner has negotiated in the war in Gaza, his company has held the largest stake in a firm backing businesses involved in Israel’s military campaigns. 1135
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026you mean i can funnel untraceable money to police for self-driving government stalker mobiles *and* it's tax-deductible? 0182
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026some more background on sdscs in this story from 2024:chicagoreader.comShotSpotter accuracy called into question by Chicago police dataThe $33 million contract with SoundThinking, the company behind ShotSpotter, is up for renewal in February—yet concerns abound. 151
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026the policing lab is a florida-based think tank. it's an offshoot off the partnership for policing innovation and reform. the organization was still working with the crime lab as of 2024 but in 2025 only reported working miami pd to bring sdscs to south florida.projects.propublica.orgPartnership For Policing Innovation And Reform - Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublicaSince 2013, the IRS has released data culled from millions of nonprofit tax filings. Use this database to find organizations and see details like their executive compensation, revenue and expenses, as... 151
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026on its website, the policing lab advertises its work with the chicago police department to set up local surveillance operations called strategic decision support centers in every police district. sdscs are staffed by analysts who monitor the cpd's various surveillance tools.policinglab.orgChicago Case Study | Data-Driven Policing & TechnologySee how data-driven policing solutions and law enforcement technology enhanced policing outcomes in Chicago. 162
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026the nonprofit behind this—the policing lab—is led by ex-university of chicago crime lab policy chief and former lapd brass sean malinowski. the policing lab’s executive director is marjolijn bruggeling, another crime lab veteran. 13012
Reposted by shawnTaniel @taniel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026In light of the news of Tennessee’s botched execution tonight, revisiting my colleague @laurengill.bsky.social’s piece on witnessing Alabama attempt to experiment with execution methods to kill a man. boltsmag.org/alabama-nitr...boltsmag.org“Agony” and “Suffering” as Alabama Experiments with Nitrogen Executions - BoltsAlabama said Alan Miller’s execution by lethal gas would be “more humane.” He writhed and gasped for air in his final moments. 14465165
Reposted by shawnThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 06/10/2026Breaking news: After months of battling fellow bidders and state attorneys general in court, Paramount Skydance — the media conglomerate owned by David Ellison — has closed its $110 billion merger deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. washingtonpost.comParamount closes $110B deal with Warner Bros. Discovery after months of wranglingThe deal unites Paramount and Warner Bros. film and TV studios along with CNN and CBS, creating a new megacorporation in Hollywood, streaming and news. 12135
Reposted by shawnKen Schwencke @schwanksta.com · 06/10/2026A year ago, @propublica.org told you immigration agents had detained more than 170 U.S. citizens. We’ve updated our count, and we’ve got all the receipts. The tally: At least 506 citizens detained. Sometimes held at gunpoint, handcuffed, or even deported. projects.propublica.org/american-cit...projects.propublica.orgMore Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublicaThe government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati... 271576929
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026“Constellation Energy, the largest U.S. nuclear provider, agreed Tuesday to invest $4.3 billion to increase output at 11 nuclear plants in Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and then sell this additional power to Google over a 20-year period.”chicagotribune.comConstellation and Google announce plan to increase nuclear capacity in Illinois, two other statesAbout half of Constellation’s investment, or $2 billion, will be spent at the Byron, Braidwood, LaSalle and Quad Cities plants In Illinois, the company said. 061
Reposted by shawnshawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026new: ahead of thursday’s budget address, a coalition of more than 50 community, faith, policy, and social services organizations are calling on the cook county board of commissioners to freeze spending on law enforcement. it comes as cook county faces a $550 million budget gap for 2027.chicagoreader.comCook County groups want a budget freeze for the sheriff and state's attorney - Chicago ReaderA coalition of more than 55 organizations wants Cook County to freeze spending on the sheriff and state's attorney amid a $550 million deficit and redirect the money to public defenders and violence p... 28230
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026p.s. shout out simone martin-newberry and the @chicagoreader.com art department for the beautiful art 080
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026preckwinkle's office is also hosting two virtual budget info sessions for residents later this month. 10/13 from 6-7 p.m.: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon... 10/19 from 6-7 p.m.: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon... 181
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026cook county board president toni preckwinkle is expected to deliver her budget recommendation for the 2027 fiscal year on thursday at 10 am. you can stream it live here: www.cookcountyil.gov/service/watc...cook-county.legistar.com Board of Commissioners of Cook County - Meeting of Board of Commissioners on 10/8/2026 at 10:00 AM 180
shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026new: ahead of thursday’s budget address, a coalition of more than 50 community, faith, policy, and social services organizations are calling on the cook county board of commissioners to freeze spending on law enforcement. it comes as cook county faces a $550 million budget gap for 2027.chicagoreader.comCook County groups want a budget freeze for the sheriff and state's attorney - Chicago ReaderA coalition of more than 55 organizations wants Cook County to freeze spending on the sheriff and state's attorney amid a $550 million deficit and redirect the money to public defenders and violence p... 28230
Reposted by shawnLeor Galil @imleor.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Annie Howard wrote a big John Prince deep dive ahead of this month’s celebrations for what would’ve been his 80th birthdaychicagoreader.comAmerica still needs John Prine - Chicago ReaderOn what should’ve been his 80th birthday, beloved songwriter John Prine offers enduring lessons about the value of empathy and curiosity. 1348
Reposted by shawnMike Fragassi @refrag.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The true sign that Chicago's Spookiest Season is upon us 0247
Reposted by shawnbsdtectr @bsdtectr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026weird story with a lot of gaps. you end up with more questions about what happened. 061
Reposted by shawnLady Topham Catt @ladytophamcatt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Details (former On Leong Merchants Association Building edition) Architects: Michaelsen & Rognstad, 1928 211821
Reposted by shawnLena G R @lenagr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026📢 Public Hearing: Proposed Weber Spur Trail 🚲🚶 The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Alderman Nugent invite residents to a Public Hearing about the proposed Weber Spur Trail. 📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 NEIU Student Union Building www.chicago.gov/weber-spur-t...chicago.gov 12813
Reposted by shawnJared Rutecki @jaredrutecki.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Chicago Tonight | Week in Review: Judge Questions ‘Broadview Six’ Prosecution; White Sox Win First Playoff Series Since 2005, with @mulchy.bsky.social Reema Amin @elviamalagon.bsky.social @arionne.bsky.social & host @ndblumberg.bsky.socialnews.wttw.comWeek in Review: Judge Questions ‘Broadview Six’ Prosecution; White Sox Win First Playoff Series Since 2005A federal judge has sharp questions about the handling of the “Broadview Six” prosecution. And the White Sox win a playoff series for the first time in more than 20 years. 022
Reposted by shawnJared Rutecki @jaredrutecki.bsky.social · 05/10/2026My latest: “They knew he had this misconduct on his record and hired him anyway.” Anjanette Young responds after the former Chicago Police sergeant fired over the raid of her home was hired by Niles and transferred to its detective bureau. (with @heathercherone.bsky.social)news.wttw.comCPD Sergeant Who Led Botched Raid at Home of Anjanette Young Now Working as a Suburban Police DetectiveRecords show the department is standing by Alex Wolinski even after an appellate court upheld his termination. Anjanette Young criticized the move: “They knew he had this misconduct on his record and ... 33318
Reposted by shawnJessica Pishko @jesspish.bsky.social · 05/10/2026People in jail have the right to vote, but it's rarely accessible. I wrote about how Dallas election officials basically mocked the rights of the legally innocent. boltsmag.org/dallas-count...boltsmag.orgDallas County Jail Adds Election Day Polling Place After Pressure from Activists - BoltsLast summer, Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown sat inside her car to record a video to post on social media talking about voting inside her jail. Progressive activists had been... Read More 234375
Reposted by shawnInjustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 05/10/2026We're so excited to celebrate with you tonight! Here's what to expect: 🎟️ Free entry and food (while supplies last) 🎶 Tunes by DJ Jesse Sandwich 🎤 A convo with reporters about the judges on your ballot RSVP: buff.ly/JHyjGkq 1117
Reposted by shawnAndrew Thrasher @tituslegaldesign.com · 03/10/2026And beyond direct support for ICE's herculean effort to violently remove millions of people from the U.S., we still have a ways to go with countering the mass surveillance apparatus behind DHS operations, as @mulchy.bsky.social explains. 183
Reposted by shawnAndrew Thrasher @tituslegaldesign.com · 03/10/2026As of this afternoon, 273 law enforcement agencies in the five states that border Illinois now participate in ICE's 287(g) program.tituslegaldesign.comICE 287(g) Program TrackerInteractive map and data visualization tool tracking local law enforcement partnerships with ICE under the 287(g) program. Understand how immigration enforcement operates in your community. 24224
