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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Hi, I would like to be put back on the timeline where Pru is still on the Great British Baking Show, thank you.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Filling out the NITA survey today felt so cathartic.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Been hunting for a good public garden in Chicago, which I’m discovering is surprisingly sparse in the public garden department. Anyway, here’s Prairie Ave - once Chicago’s millionaires row. These are all contemporary but gotta say that I wish we built new stuff like this all over the city.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Abhorrent in every conceivable way. A country of barbarism and a state that is happy and willing to intimidate its citizens.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I wasn’t on the Ossoff train when the murmuring started but after watching clips of this debate I get it. Between Mamdani, Al-Sayed, and Ossoff today it felt good to see some fight finally.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I got off at that station just 4 hours earlier and waited in that plaza to grab my bus. I feel terrible for this person’s family. And the green line and that whole section of the west side is still wild, crime is out of control.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Starting off spooky season tonight with The Thing. Which I never got around to seeing before. 👻

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

That’s actually not too far from me so I guess that tracks. There’s some intact examples on my block which makes me a little wistful.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I wish mine was that nice but yep!

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

My two flat was part of a pair as well but was demolished years ago. There’s this pretty archway over the entrance where it would have connected to a matching archway next door.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Surely paint will work! I swear, post covid the drivers in Chicago have lost their goddamn minds. I drive as little as possible now.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I remember when Biden’s job numbers would come in at 250k and they were “disappointing”, “tepid”. Trump gets 75k and it’s “robust” and “hot”. Glad to see CNN call it out, these numbers suck because the economic theory of Republicans is based on looting.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Glad I didn’t say hi! Lol. You have a doppelgänger! 😜 Happy October!

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Were you on the green line this morning?

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If we are going to believe the data we are looking at a 55% rise in long term unemployment since 2023 and a labor force participation rate that just ticked up from a 5yr low. 2025 bankruptcies were up 11%. Brookings reported 45% of Americans can’t afford their basic needs.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

You have to admit it’s a bad look though. This administration is wildly corrupt and constantly manipulating the markets. I’m just surprised there isn’t more skepticism about the data from a civil service that is now required to submit loyalty oaths. This isn’t a normal administration.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I think what maybe is being missed here, unless I’m misunderstanding this thread, is that Trump fired the BLS head when they posted numbers he didn’t like. It throws into question the validity of the gov data. And it’s hard to defend anecdotal data but so many in my circle can’t find work.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

So glad you are ok! What a terrifying experience!

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This needs to be said more and more. The weaponizing of gentrification terminology is leading to terrible outcomes for cities - it reinforces segregation, gatekeeps generational wealth building, contributes to the housing crisis, etc. Neighborhoods are not static and shouldn’t be.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 21/09/2026

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s proposed Welcome Hall would spoil one of Chicago's "great urban vistas" and should be sent back to the drawing board, writes Sun-Times architecture critic Lee Bey.

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Griffin MSI's new design must go back to the drawing board: 'Carbuncle in the park'

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This is like something you build in Tropico.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If you’re posting publicly the assumption is you’re open to feedback and discussion from others. Acting like someone has swooped in on your dms or a private discussion is weird behavior. I realize everyone is angry and in a bad mood but civility is a virtue and just be nice unless given a reason.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Yes, sorry the expectation for civility from strangers on a publicly visible discussion I decided to join in on is a character flaw on my part. Appreciate the welcoming discourse.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I’ve been trying to get an abandoned car towed by the city for three weeks. Wonder how quickly the city pounces on this.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I don’t understand why everyone is so angry and snarky in this thread. Are bicyclists getting ticketed and fined en masse on this issue right now or something? I don’t personally care about the Idaho stop (actually from Idaho) and will continue to stop but like geez guys. Chill.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It is the law in Illinois and when I bike I do a full stop. Safer for everyone, myself included, and I don’t really understand the inconvenience for other bicyclists. Sure it slows down your momentum and it might slow down your trip but better than not getting there at all.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I’m surprised that would take longer than building new! That’s crazy. It’s a beautiful bridge, I hope it stays.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

What I don’t get on this is wouldn’t it taken even longer to deconstruct the bridge and then design, plan, and build a new one from scratch??

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Has no one in the media picked up on the fact that the President of the United States is charging $88,600 for a photo op? It’s straight up Nazi code and it seems to either not have been noticed or it’s getting a pass. It’s incredibly blatant.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Uh, anyone else catch the cost to have your photo taken with Trump? $88,000. Seems like a very very specific number….

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Any other Chicagoans feeling like summers here are becoming over programmed? I feel like for months I have struggled to find any kind of chill quiet public space. It is nonstop concerts, events, festivals, parties, PA systems, constantly day or night, every corner of the city.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Omg I just went to the website and checked out the registration. Charging people to ride their bike is the most US thing ever. A family of four pack is almost $200 and it makes a point of saying no tshirt, lol. Gtfo. I hate it here.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Took a minute out of my day to reach out to my senators regarding the USPS ballot handling news. Please let your reps know that this is unacceptable!

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I know by US standards etc etc, but we really need to have a more critical approach to the cta instead of accepting it because it could be so much worse and it could be Des Moines or whatever. Our ridership per mile based on the population is terrible and it’s because people don’t want to use it.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I was just in Toronto and Montreal and man, it was such a nice change. Never waited more than 5min for a train no matter time of day, kids rode for free, no smokers. This is the case every time I go abroad, obvs, but being back and schlepping around in the cta again *sucks*.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

This is so funny, had a friend come visit from Oregon a few weeks ago and they made an insta video post about the weird electrical lines everywhere. 🤣

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

My last sunset tonight in Quebec before turning the ship towards home.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Visiting Canada and I feel sorry for all these businesses in Montreal about to go out of business because they closed the street to cars and there’s no street parking.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

No no no. The establishment moderate *barely* won, seems like the voters actually rejected the candidate and the movement is in crisis, right media? That’s how this works.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Did the touristy CN tower thingy. Did not disappoint. #toronto

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I’ve always been bewildered that a city this size doesn’t have a transit system that is at least bilingual in audible english and spanish. A doors on your right or left would also be helpful for those with disabilities.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

She’s wiping the floor with him in Wayne, it’s over. Sucks that AIPAC wins again.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

*slaps hood* this baby will single handedly solve the housing crisis with 3br/2ba starting at just $9k/mo.

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webertown.bsky.social @webertown.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Over 10 years in this city and I just discovered the Burnham Wildlife Corridor last weekend. What a gem along the lake. #chicago

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