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Rachael P

@plussone.bsky.social
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I post about Chicago politics, police crime and cats. ChicagoMediaList.org - Request my list, free to good causes.

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Aaron Cynic @aaroncynic.bsky.social · 10h
We are basking on this beautiful day
Jolene, a grey cat with black stripes. She's laying on a light brown bookshelf looking out a window, framed by dark blue curtains. A tree can be seen through the window.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
“As of Friday, workers at the following hotels were on strike, the union said: Millennium Hotel Knickerbocker Chicago, Palmer House, Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Waldorf Astoria Chicago, The Westin Chicago River North and The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago.”
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 09/10/2026
Workers at six Chicago hotels walked off the job Friday as the city heads into marathon weekend, said the workers’ union, Unite Here Local 1.
chicagotribune.com
Six Chicago hotels on strike as marathon weekend kicks off
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Rip
Mike Ditka unaware of racial oppression - clip from Fox 32 Chicago
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Lake Street Bridge Replacement Interrupting Pink Line Service Starting October 13
Hello CTA Pink Line Rider,

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be replacing a portion of the Lake Street Bridge starting Tuesday, October 13 through Sunday, October 25. This work will interrupt service on the Green & Pink lines to the Loop during this time.

Pink Line trains will make all stops between 54th/Cermak and Polk stations and then connect to Racine on the Blue Line for free, same-platform transfers for continuing service downtown.

To connect from the Pink Line to the Green Line Lake Street Branch, take #9 Ashland or #X9 Ashland Express buses near the Polk or Racine stations to connect to the West Loop and the Ashland station (free transfer when you tap).
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
If you take the Pink Line, look out! There’s a service disruption next week starting on the 13th. Lines running into the loop will only go as far as Polk, then will divert to the Racine Blue Line stop. You can pick up the Pink Line going back out at Racine too.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Chicago Cat Tour This Saturday!!!!!!!!!
blockclubchicago.org
Chicago's Hosting Another Cat Tour — This Time It's Halloween-Themed
After a successful debut in Lincoln Square, another cat tour is coming to Bowmanville in October. Registration is open through Sept. 30.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
First ever fancy manicure
Midnight blue nails with night sky designs in gold foil and gold crystals
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Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"Through the first three quarters of 2026, Chicago is on pace for fewer homicides than it recorded in 2025, a year that closed with the city’s fewest recorded killings in 60 years." We're old enough to remember when we were told that ending money bond would lead to "the end of days".
news.wttw.com
Chicago on Pace for Fewer Homicides Than Last Year’s Historic Low: Police
Through the first three quarters of 2026, Chicago is on pace for fewer homicides than it recorded in 2025, a year that closed with the city’s fewest recorded killings in 60 years.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Shoots Two Men
blockclubchicago.org
Off-Duty Police Officer Shoots 2 Men After Confrontation In Little Village Sunday, Authorities Say
The officer shot two men after being hit in the face, then drove away before stopping and shooting in their direction once more, police said.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I love it when he snuggles in next to me like this. He’s so good.
Jack, a tabby cat, sitting next to my blue dress on the couch
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CatFrat @catfrat.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This is exactly what happened after we got out kitten (Stewie) a kitten (Ollie). Stewie was desperate to meet him and Ollie puffed up and hissed at him and Stewie bolted. Anyway, here’s them about 36 hours after they met
Ollie (gray kitten on the left) looking gormless next to Stewie (supermodel gray tabby) looking supercilious. We call this their Ryan and Homelander picture (from the TV show The Boys)Stewie (gorgeous gray tabby kitten) staring directly into the camera. His paw is on Ollie (gray plushy kitten) that he got for Christmas about 48 hours ago. He’s very much giving “never talk to me or my son again” vibes
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“French high school students on Friday lit fires and hurled projectiles at police who responded by firing tear gas, as activists urged new rallies in an escalating protest movement demanding better conditions in education.”
yahoo.com
New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt over 730 schools
French high school students on Friday lit fires and hurled projectiles at police who responded by firing tear gas, as activists urged new rallies in an escalating protest movement demanding better con...
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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Great story by @gillianbrockell.com about progressives on the Chicago city council forcing a private equity firm trying to buy city parking meters to divest from Omni Air International, the charter airline that did ICE’s longest & cruelest flights. The spun-off Omni is now in huge financial trouble.
prospect.org
The City That Brought Down an ICE Airline - The American Prospect
In Chicago, progressive alderpeople held up a city contract until a private equity firm was forced to dispatch Omni Air International, protecting thousands of immigrants from deportation.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Only eight alderpeople showed up to a hearing Thursday about the city’s victim services program, one short of the number needed for a quorum. One survivor called the cancellation a “travesty.”
blockclubchicago.org
Council Hearing On City Domestic Violence Program Canceled After Just 8 Alderpeople Show Up
The number was one short of the total needed for a quorum for a hearing Thursday about the city's victim services program. One survivor called the cancellation a "travesty."
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I know there’s a cold bottle of white in the fridge. If it has an easy access screw top I’m going to take some, medicinally, for insomnia. And here is the intern trying to lure me into another work day.
Jack, a tabby cat, stands on a desk behind an open laptop, tail up and looking at the camera
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Insomnia Cats. Jack was hungry so he used his teeth to wake me up. Now I’m hungry, but I don’t think biting him will result in a snack.
Jack, a tabby cat with white feet, chest and belly sits on a blue couch looking at the camera
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I don’t like linking to tabloids but I didn’t see this info in some of the other articles - Botched Execution: Christa Pike’s lawyers reveal what really happened in death chamber as medics used 7 needles & SHE helped THEM find vein.
the-sun.com
Christa Pike's lawyers reveal what REALLY happened in execution chamber
CONVICTED killer Christa Pike remains unresponsive but not in a coma following her botched execution, where she was pierced with seven needles, her attorney said. Pike, 50, is still alive and in cr…
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Keith M. Judge @optimist-press.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I am running for 13th ward alder and I'm seeking volunteers to assist in the collection of signatures. Interested parties please contact citizensforjudge@gmail.com @chicagodsa.bsky.social @jgrantglover.bsky.social @mom4medicare4all.blacksky.app @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social
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Crafty Ghoul 👻🎃 @craftycow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I make miniature sofas for cat beds .. like this one, modelled by my own cat model .. Banksy. craftysharp.etsy.com
A black cat is lounging comfortably on a colourful patchwork mini chesterfield sofa.
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Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
BREAKING: Chicago taxpayers should pay more than $260.8 million to 17 men who spent decades in prison after they were coerced into confessing to crimes by a disgraced former Chicago police detective, city lawyers recommended. @wttw.bsky.social
news.wttw.com
City Lawyers Propose Spending $260.8M to Settle 16 Cases Tied to Disgraced Ex-CPD Detective Guevara
Chicago taxpayers should pay more than $260.8 million to 17 men who spent decades in prison after they were coerced into confessing to crimes by a disgraced former Chicago police detective, city lawye...
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thursday 10/1: #Minnesota15 Defendants to Speak in Chicago 10s of Thousands of Minnesotans Successfully Defeated the Violent Federal Attack on Their Cities. Now a Lawless Federal Government is Taking its Revenge with Unconstitutional Prosecutions.
On Thursday, October 1st at 6:30 pm, the Committee to Defend the Minnesota 15 - Chicago will welcome two of the defendants, Isaac Sant and Callum "Cal" Robinet, for a speaking event at Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Avenue. The event will be emceed by noted civil rights advocate, 25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Ah so tonight is the night the neighbor across the alley hosts his all night party. He gleefully let us know he was friends with all the cops and wouldn’t get shut down. Gotta respect that 2am live band game.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We have six hours and twelve minutes to work until we hit our quota. No time like the present…
Jolene, a tabby cat on an orange blanket, looks into the camera and yawns
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Insomnia Cats. Jack’s not sad that we’re working this weekend. Bring on that OT.
Jack, a tabby cat, sitting on a desk chair with a computer in the background
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Preordering my advent calendar from the fancy chocolatier. I also have one from Twining’s tea on the way. There’s something about a festive countdown that gets me going even though I’m a little bit Jewish
Compartes chocolates advent calendar Twinings tea adventure calendar
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This FBI hack is so wild: “It’s a game and it’s the world we live in,” a ShinyHunters spokesperson told us. “We are just protecting our business as any other business would do. It’s about who does their job better.”
share.google
ShinyHunters tells The Reg: We hacked the FBI to 'protect our business'
Data theft and extortion biz, that is
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
FBI personnel data recently stolen by the ShinyHunters hackers includes sensitive psychiatric and medical evaluation records, according to the hackers and documents reviewed by Reuters.
reuters.com
EXCLUSIVE: ShinyHunters hackers say they stole psychiatric and medical records of FBI staff
FBI personnel data ‌recently stolen by the ShinyHunters hackers includes sensitive psychiatric and medical evaluation records, according to the hackers and documents reviewed by Reuters.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Photo down
Two tabby cats looking towards each other. At their feet are two knocked over picture frames.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Oh really? Ok. Thanks for the feedback
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
That’s cool to hear! Maybe I need to find better ways of getting it to people who could use it
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Trying to decide if it’s worth it to spend hours updating my Chicago media list. It doesn’t seem to be needed/used much and I don’t want to do all of that work for nothing.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
RARE sighting of the elusive Polly Polydactyl. Powers include master of hiding and foot biting.
Polly, a black cat, standing on a yellow sheet looking at the camera
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Cuddled up
Jack, a tabby cat, on his back with a happy expression on his face
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Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
BREAKING: Over 400 New Yorkers are risking arrest in a mass anti-war sit-in outside the United Nations during Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to say: Stop the genocide and stop arming Israel.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Chicago: Existing City Curfew Laws Enforced Largely In Black And Latino Communities, Data Shows
blockclubchicago.org
Existing City Curfew Laws Enforced Largely In Black And Latino Communities, Data Shows
While some alderpeople push for tougher curfew laws, many parents and teens say the current approach is unfair and ineffective.
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Bike Lane Uprising @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
TONIGHT- Thur 24th TONIGHT- Thur 24th TONIGHT- Thur 24th www.bikelaneuprising.com/events/bike-...
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Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Cook County does not need an AI surveillance experiment inside the jail. It needs investments that actually keep people alive. Learn more & take action: endmoneybond.org/reject-brief...
endmoneybond.org
REJECT BRIEFCAM AI SURVEILLANCE IN COOK COUNTY JAIL - Coalition to End Money Bond
In recent years, Cook County Jail has had a dramatic increase in the number of incarcerated people who have lost their lives. The jail experienced its highest mortality rate on record in 2023, with mo...
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Insomnia cats. I wish we could do laundry Jack but the machine is too loud.
Jack, a tabby cat, standing on a top loading stackable washer dryer
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Criminals in the same ecosystem as ShinyHunters have previously used stolen phone records to track, intimidate, and harass the FBI agents investigating them, @404media.co reported.
rawstory.com
FBI blindsided as hackers claim to steal data on 'all employees': 'This is extremely bad'
A digital extortion group says it has stolen personal data on every FBI employee and applicant, including home addresses, phone numbers, and details about their spouses.The group, known as ShinyHunter...
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
FBI owned
404media.co
‘We Hacked the FBI:’ Hackers Say They Have Data on All FBI Employees
A sample of 5,000 alleged agents seen by 404 Media includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and details on FBI employees' spouses.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Jolene was napping but I woke her up for a pic. That’s why she looks so grumpy.
Jolene, a tabby cat, sitting in a desk chair with a cranky look on her face
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Insomnia cats. Hey! We’re up!
This is a photo of Jack, a tabby cat with white chest and feet, sitting on a blue couch.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
He’s doing such a good job
Jack, a tabby cat, sitting next to a computer monitor on a wood desk with pantry shelves In the background
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Sending love
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This cat has hardly moved for days. Stellar work ethic.
Jack, a tabby cat, sitting in a desk chair looking at the camera
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Insomnia Cats. The intern is ready for work. Someone tell him it’s 3am.
Jack a tabby cat sitting in an office chair next to a wood desk on an orange rug.
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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Insomnia Cats. Jack and gear are ready for the morning… so am I.
Jack, a tabby cat, standing on a black backpack with a tripod next to it. In the background are a green rug and bookcases
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