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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Hello friends--because of rain in the forecast today, we're rescheduling our Progressive Picnic until next Sunday at 12pm. We hope you can join us then!

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Show you CARE—support the ongoing Treatment Not Trauma campaign. Ask your alderperson to expand access to vital CARE team mental health support—at bit.ly/tntpetitions

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S Gronkiewicz-Doran for 45th Ward Alderperson @sgdfor45.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Machine style politics are alive and well in Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward. I’d ask the Inspector General to investigate but Gardiner would probably add me to his lawsuit for hurting his feelings.

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Plan to join us for our 5th annual Progressive Picnic in Portage Park—Sunday, August 30th at 12pm! Make sure to RSVP @ bit.ly/progressive-picnic

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Thank you everyone who joined our canvass yesterday to help get our endorsed candidates @sgdfor45.bsky.social and the Team for 17 on the ballot—and special shoutout to comrades from @33rdwardworking.bsky.social who came to support. We’re just getting started—join us next time!

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Because of the work he's been doing for years, we trust that Hilario will be the advocate we need. Learn more about Hilario's campaign at hilarioforcps.com and stay tuned here for ways to support his campaign in the weeks ahead! (4/4)

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Hilario Dominguez for Chicago School Board President

Vote for a CPS School Board President who will improve Chicago's public schools for every student, in every neighborhood. Vote Hilario.

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

At a time when state and federal lawmakers still refuse to support CPS with adequate funding and resources, we need a fierce advocate to lead the district, one who understands the challenges that our students, families, and teachers face every day. (3/ )

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

…but has spent years fighting for the sustainable, fully-funded schools that our children deserve, and against the forces of privatization and disinvestment. (2/ )

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

United Northwest Side is proud to endorse Hilario Dominguez for President of the Chicago Board of Education. The only candidate in the race who graduated from Chicago Public Schools, Hilario not only went on to be a CPS teacher himself… (1/ )

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Electing a strong slate of candidates who will work well together will ensure that the 17th Police District Council remains one of the most active and vital on the Northwest Side, and we're confident that Beth, Lisa and Paddy will work hard to keep the council energetic and accountable. (3/ )

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

All three would bring very relevant perspective to the council, including backgrounds and experience in healthcare, education, counseling, and restorative justice--and would ensure that important community discussions about safety are framed in terms larger than just policing alone. (2/ )

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In a first, United Northwest Side is proud to endorse a slate of candidates for election to the 17th Police District Council--the Team for 17: Beth Rochford, Lisa Levy, and Paddy Lindley. (1/ )

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

…including by advocating across levels of government for additional funding and support. He makes the board’s work visible through regular public info sessions, works to activate the grassroots organizing power of local school councils, and we’d be lucky to have him back for another term! (2/2)

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

United Northwest Side is proud to endorse Ed Bannon for Chicago School School Board in District 1A. As a member of the board this past term, Ed has worked to advance a vision in which every student has the fully resourced public schools that they deserve… (1/ )

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Learn more about the @sgdfor45.bsky.social campaign to bring new leadership to the 45th Ward at sgdfor45.com. Stay tuned for more ways to support in the days and weeks ahead! (3/3)

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SGD for 45th Ward Alderperson

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

We know we can trust S to do this--not only because they are a founding member of UNS, but because they have organized alongside our movement allies for years to make our community stronger. (2/ )

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

United Northwest Side is proud to endorse S Gronkiewicz-Doran for 45th Ward Alderperson. Our members know that beating MAGA Jim Gardiner requires a candidate with a proven record of fighting back against right-wing efforts to target our communities and weaken our rights. (1/ )

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

ACTION CALL: Tell your Cook County Commissioner to oppose two current attempts to expand AI surveillance in our communities. Read more, and find contact info for your commissioner, at bit.ly/m/noccsosurveillance

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

We are proud to announce our endorsement of @claudiaperalta.bsky.social for Chicago School Board (1B). We know that Claudia will do the hard work of fighting for those most at risk, and of working tirelessly for the strong, well-resourced public schools that our communities deserve.

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

This Friday—come on by! RSVP @ tinyurl.com/queer-potluck-apr2026

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Polls are open now—through 7pm tonight. Last chance to vote for strong progressive candidates up and down the ballot!

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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

You ever date a guy for like 13 years, and then you start to pull away, and he won’t stop texting you? That’s been longtime incumbent State Rep. Jaime Andrade lately. It’s time for a change. Vote Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for State Rep District 40, on/before March 17. Learn more: Miguelfor40.org

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 06/03/2026

Proud to be a part of this pack!

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

With early voting starting in wards across Chicago tomorrow, check out our full list of endorsed candidates for the primary election! Want to help us support this strong progressive slate on Election Day--Tuesday, 3/17? RSVP to join us for polling place support at bit.ly/uns-election-day-2026

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 25/02/2026

Ride with us to CDOT's Portage Park in support of the new neighborhood network. We're taking off at 5:30 sharp from the Logan Square Monument to the PP Senior Center OR meet up with our friends at Cosmic Bikes for a quick jaunt over at 5:50. ⏰ Wedenesday 3/5 @ 5:30p 📍 Logan Square Monument

An event flyer with a semi-abstract blue, white, and black background advertising a bike ride to 4150 N Long Ave for a Portage Park safe streets meeting hosted by the Chicago Department of Transportation.

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Learn more about how to support Juanita's campaign at www.juanitairizarry.com and make sure to vote for her on your primary ballot! (2/2)

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Juanita Irizarry For Cook County Board of Review

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

United Northwest Side is proud to endorse to Juanita Irizarry for the Cook County Board of Review. Juanita is running to make sure that wealthy corporations pay their share of property taxes, rather than allowing them to shift the burden onto working families. (1/2)

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Come on by for the next installment of the monthly NW Side Queer Potluck—Friday, March 6th, 6:30pm at 5150 N. Northwest Highway!

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

A couple of great ways to support strong progressive NW Side candidates tomorrow—come on by!

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We’ll be out this weekend in support of our endorsed candidates—Sunday, February 1st, 1pm at the Independence Park Fieldhouse. Come join us! RSVP at bit.ly/dayofaction-0201

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Join us tomorrow—6pm at the Jeff Park Library! RSVP at bit.ly/uns-jan-meeting

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Looking to meet neighbors working to build a stronger, more progressive NW Side? Come join us for our next public general meeting--on Thursday, 1/22 at the Jefferson Park Library. RSVP at bit.ly/uns-jan-meeting and we'll see you there!

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Join United Northwest Side for our next public general meeting--Thursday, 1/22, from 6-7pm at the Jefferson Park Library. Come meet neighbors who want to help build the community that we all deserve! RSVP at bit.ly/uns-jan-meeting and we'll plan to see you there.

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Tomorrow night, we’ll see you there!

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Gardiner, like Trump, doesn’t care about working people and doesn’t offer any solutions to the rising costs of living in Chicago. His only move, again like Trump, is to demonize immigrants.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 16/12/2025

@bsky.app @support.bsky.team This is Chicago's only Black owned media outlet and a crucial part of ICE/CBP reporting during an actual emergency. Unacceptable/please free @thetriibe.com

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

The next edition of the NW Side Queer Potluck is coming up, Friday January 2nd at 6:30pm—RSVP via the link in the graphic and we’ll see you there!

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Graciela Guzmán @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

All I want for Christmas is to karaoke with friends, neighbors, and loved ones! We will be singing, building community, enjoying food and drinks, and celebrating our shared resilience and love for each other this December at Cafe Mustache.

The invitation features a dark blue background, white and light blue accents, and dark pink flowers. It invites people to a karaoke holiday fundraiser at Cafe Mustache from 5pm to 8pm on December 13. Sponsorship levels range from $35 to $5,000. You can RSVP at bit.ly/gracielaholiday25

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

in a press release, protesters accuse state's attorney o'neill burke of "returning to the corrupt and racist policies that made Chicago internationally known for its corruption."

State's Attorney Burke City Club Speech Disrupted By Protesters

Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Eilieen O’Neill Burke spoke at a luncheon hosted by City Club to celebrate her first year in office. The speaking engagement was repeatedly disrupted by community members who were dismayed with the direction Burke has taken the office in.

Statement from Protesters:

“In the year since State’s Attorney Burke took office, the number of people caged in Cook County Jail has gone up by nearly 15%. This would be disturbing at any time but is truly shocking at this moment when our county has seen some of the biggest decreases in crime in decades.

We have seen the impact mass incarceration has had on our neighborhoods and we are not safer for it. Our communities worked tirelessly to rollback some of the worst impacts of the Cook County State’s Attorney Office and now Burke is returning to the corrupt and racist policies that made Chicago internationally known for its corruption.

We are not safe when people are locked up while awaiting trial, costing them employment, and housing. We are not safer when thousands of innocent men and women are fighting for post convictions to gain their justice and freedom after decades of being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned.

We need to invest in our communities, not incarcerate them. We are sounding the alarm, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neil Burke must go!”

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

from the inbox: protesters disrupted a city club luncheon today celebrating cook county state's attorney eileen o'neill burke's first year in office. demonstrators denounced a "truly shocking" 14% increase in people jailed pretrial. "burke and trump are the same, lock you up and pass the blame!"

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Learn more about Karina at karinavilla.com, and keep a lookout here for ways to support her campaign going forward. (2/2)

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Senator Karina Villa – Illinois State Senator

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

United Northwest Side is proud to endorse Karina Villa for IL Comptroller. Karina's work as a school board member, state rep, and state senator has shown her to be a true progressive champion, and we're excited for her to bring the people's message to the comptroller's office! (1/ )

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Learn more at miguelfor40.org and stay tuned here for ways to support in the weeks ahead! (4/4)

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Miguel for State Rep 40th District

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

…as a labor organizer for domestic and migrant workers, as a community mutual aid coordinator, and much more. We're excited to get to work to help make Miguel our next 40th District State Representative, and hope that you will join us. (3/ )

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

In a time of ongoing attacks against our communities, we need our elected officials--at every level of government--to be front and center in the fight against fascist cruelty. Miguel has spent over a decade doing just this kind of work… (2/ )

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United Northwest Side @unitednwside.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

United Northwest Side is proud to endorse Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for State Representative in the 40th District. (1/ )

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

the cook county public defender's office not mincing words in its response to a plan to allow all chicago cops to directly file felony weapons possession charges. "This policy abandons prosectors’ duty to review felony charges and simply hands that responsibilities over to police."

The Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender has opposed the State’s Attorney’s felony bypass policy since its inception, and we oppose any expansion.

This policy abandons prosectors’ duty to review felony charges and simply hands that responsibilities over to police, who have an obvious incentive to bring charges in cases whether there is evidence to support them or not.

While the State’s Attorney’s Office claims this policy will free prosecutors to focus on more serious cases, the more likely outcome will be thousands of nonviolent gun possession cases that shouldn’t be filed clogging up the courts, 30% of which end up getting thrown out.
Chicago police have a long history of misconduct connected with the types of traffic stops that usually initiate these nonviolent possession charges, including racial profiling and conducting unconstitutional searches.

A CBS news report last month highlighted the Chicago Police Department charging Black gun owners with unlawfully possessing a firearm even when they were legally allowed to. We would think this would necessitate reexamination of the felony review bypass policy—not expansion.

Coupled with the State’s Attorney’s Office’s other harmful policies, including seeking detention in almost all gun cases without considering the facts unique to each person, bypassing felony review runs a significant risk of unnecessarily involving people in the criminal legal system.

Even someone who is later proven innocent or whose case is dismissed is harmed by the arrest and filing of felony charges without proper prosecutorial oversight. Arrests, possible pretrial detention, and the burden of having to appear in court all lead to a higher likelihood of rearrest in the future and jeopardize the real building blocks of safe communities: stable employment and housing, continuous access to mental and physical healthcare, and strong family relationships.

We urge the State's Attorney’s Office to end this policy and take an active role in reviewing the quality of all gun possession cases before charges are filed.

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Stephanie Kollmann @slkollmann.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

"The program has the support of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling." Outrageous. All three of them.

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