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4 months

@PicturesFoIder I like how he's not afraid to stand up for himself. He does it in a respectful manner, but he's very clear about it.

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@CarlosG89007200 @HilzFuld I can't believe those who want a ceasefire aren't making demands on Hamas to release their captives and surrender so that a ceasefire can happen.

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5 years

I forgot yesterday was National Coming Out Day.... I wanted to announce my husband is gay.

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4 years

My friend Saidu Sesay, who owns Sabanoh Uniforms at 1022 W. Leland, had his store looted last night. He's a hardworking immigrant from Sierra Leone who loves Uptown. If you need a uniform, please give him some love back. He's one that makes Uptown the special place that it is.

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Uptown has artists everywhere right now doing incredible works of art!

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@royalpratt It needs to be objectively reviewed why grocery stores left these areas with few grocery options so that we can address that first to avoid a repeat of another failure.

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3 months

@johncusack An honest question here: What are your thoughts about Hamas using innocent people from Gaza as human shields?

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1 year

@RoseanneTellez @fox32news Well, at least they’re not blocking the bike lane.

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5 months

@AldermanHopkins How odd. Would you know where these drop boxes were found, and what assurance do we have there was no interference?

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4 months

@ChiLastRespondr My mom had hospice care due to her end-stage emphysema. Morphine stopped her from feeling like she was suffocating so that she could relax and be more present with us during her last days. Hospice allowed her to have a good death, and we're so thankful that could happen for her.

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17 days

@VoteRandyFine What does Kamala Harris' adult daughter's position on anything have to do with Kamala Harris?

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4 years

I'm pushing hard for an app that will allow any CTA passenger to quietly and safely report criminal activity. The technology is already here; other cities across the country are already utilizing it. Now is the time for us to make use of it!

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4 years

A few recent high-profile incidents have unnerved some CTA passengers. The Tribune's @marywizchicago got tips from CTA officials and a retired mass transit officer on how "L" riders can stay safe.

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3 years

Here is an update about a situation that happened to me last night.

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6 months

@ChicagosMayor @chicago You are correct; it does remain on the ballot. The only difference is that none of the votes will count.

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3 years

Make sure to watch for falling ice!!!

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4 months

@irvineghost20 For the protesters who are employed, it disguises their identity should someone dox them. As a gay man who stood up plenty of times to fight for LGBTQI rights at the risk of losing my job, hiding my identity would have defeated the purpose of the protest.

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4 years

Lawrence closed between Broadway and Winthrop due to collapse of parapet wall at the Aragon. No one injured. Possible Red Line delays or reroutes around Lawrence Station.

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3 months

@AvivaKlompas A Happy Belated Mother's Day to her!

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6 months

@Suntimes This news article could be improved by going into more detail about what exactly did these Chicago area students do to elicit the response they got from their potential employers. One can't go wrong with presenting 2 sides to a story.

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8 months

@stacydavisgates I hear you... On March 5, 2019, CTU members and students stole school desks and broke into the fenced area of my home to place them there, and then got through the doors of our condo building to terrorize my husband and my neighbors.

Lincoln Yards Supporters And Opponents Rev Up For Chicago Zoning Hearing

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8 months

@CPD1617Scanner So, in the past when the City filed for building permits and followed their own zoning & building codes for City projects, they were just doing it for the heck of it? Is there any other city government in the U.S. that is allowed such exemptions?

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3 years

Tonight, Richard and I celebrate our 30th anniversary, and we do what we often do. I had a neighborhood meeting at 6pm and he has one at 7. But that's why I was initially attracted to him... he believed in the importance of giving back to others. I love him more now than in 1991.

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2 years

It was 37 years ago today that I moved to Chicago to attend seminary to become a Catholic priest. This year, I'll be retiring as a Chicago alderman. Life does take some interesting twists and turns! Happy New Year!!!!

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@choeshow @thehoffather So these encampment protesters who seek to protect the rights of the Palestinians have no problem with blocking the rights of others to use the public way.

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4 years

@RBReich I earn well over $55,000, and I do not deserve a dime because my paycheck has NEVER been affected. Any money I get will be given away.

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5 years

Delighted to see Starbucks go back into the Eagles Building on the 3800 block of N. Broadway. The terra cotta eagles on the building look better now than when it was first done in 1911.

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3 years

@luv4u @KillerMike I'm so sorry this happened to this woman!!! This needs to be investigated!

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6 months

Editorial: A hateful travesty on the floor of the City Council.

Editorial: A hateful travesty on the floor of the City Council

The treatment of Chicago’s only Jewish alderman was appalling.

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7 years

I left teaching in the '80's because I feared getting fired for being gay. Glad to support Sarah Chambers.

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7 months

@Suntimes Does the federal government allow any city to use funds that were provided for one purpose to be used for another?

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3 months

@thomaschattwill When I was 5 years old, my parents never gave into my tantrums. It helped prepare me later to interact with others in a respectful manner and to view win-win negotiations as something that was a sign of strength.

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@wideawake_media Way too many conspiracy theories floating around.

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4 years

I reminded Richard that we will be celebrating 29 years as a couple in a couple of weeks.... his response was to ask if he gets a merit badge for it. Believe me, one of the many secrets to a long relationship is humor, and Richard has it down!

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@TJVNEWS The far left's quest is to identify & defeat all oppressors, but here's their quandary: How can an oppressed group (Hamas) ever be an oppressor? It's why they're not able to speak on the atrocities committed by Hamas; they can't allow themselves to speak against their oppressed.

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@JonHaidt @ZachMRausch @FraserNelson I grew up in a single parent household after my father's suicide, so for me, going to church gave me opportunities to be mentored by caring adults. I believed that enhanced my coping.

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@RpsAgainstTrump Many of these students are willing to face arrests and expulsion from their universities for criminal activity... all for something they knew very little about at the start of the academic year. This is a phenomenon that needs to be thoroughly studied and understood, including

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2 years

Streets & San is gearing up for salting the streets. It was nice to see this small truck working on our bike lanes.

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6 months

@D_Stieber This is built on the view that the world is separated into 2 groups: the oppressed & the oppressors. When that win-lose dynamic occurs, it doesn't allow for the exploration of unintended consequences, and I've seen that approach backfire.

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4 months

@NBCNews Wow, if only Hamas would surrender and return all their captives so that we could have lasting peace!

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6 months

@BringChiHome After many repeated asks, I still get no information on a clear plan for the use of these funds, and nothing about outcome measures. Why is that?

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James Cappleman

@JamesCappleman

5 years

Now that the 46th Ward election is settled, I look forward to 4 more years of advocating for all residents and working together as a community.

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5 months

@Austin__Berg @BringChiHome As a former public school teacher, I was not allowed to take students out of class unless it was a field trip and a student's permission slip was signed by the parents/guardian. If this is not the case, the CPS Inspector General should be notified.

Office of the Inspector General | Chicago Public Schools

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4 years

After years of wanting to thoroughly clean my house but lacking the time, this week I discovered that wasn't the reason.

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2 months

@ChicagosMayor My concern is once the money runs out, they're right back where they started. Wouldn't it be better to provide assistance to gain a steady income that goes beyond the time of the pilot?

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4 months

Congrats to both Eileen O'Neill Burke and to Clayton Harris for their willingness to run for elected office and for their commitment to Cook County residents. Now onto victory for Eileen this November!

Chicago Tribune

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BREAKING: Former Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke wins Democratic primary over Clayton Harris III in Cook County state’s attorney race, AP declares.

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It's disturbing that @Brandon4Chicago , who has no expertise in public health, would want to fire the most well qualified public health expert in the country ( @DrArwady ) because he doesn't agree with her views on public health.

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4 years

In more ways than one, Chicago is indeed the Windy City. I called 911 about this stop sign falling over, cement and all on the sidewalk. It's located on the NE corner of Kenmore and Lawrence.

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@Pale_0ntologist Jimmy, I would lay low for a bit if I were you. The vast majority of Chicagoans do not take kindly to anyone burning the American flag for any reason. I protested the Viet Nam War on many occasions back in the 70s, and no one at our protests ever thought to burn the American flag

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4 years

For all those people who refuse to take needed precautions to protect themselves (and their loved ones) from COVID, I made this business size card for you to fill out and keep in your possession at all times.

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2 years

Now that I've announced I'm retiring at the end of my City Council term, it's safe to come out of the closet (again). It's true.... I only put mayonnaise on my hotdog.

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7 years

Happy Anniversary, Richard. 26 years and counting.

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3 months

@Arash7Akbar @KyleKulinski They were effective when I used them starting in 1970. That's how we got rid of the Confederate flag on my high school's campus. MLK and Gandhi also found them to work.

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4 years

@BernieSanders @PeteButtigieg My support goes to the candidate who focuses on uniting people rather than tapping into their anger. We have too much division; and we desperately need someone who can unite all Democrats rather than divide. I'm not seeing that from you at this point in time.

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3 months

@FitFounder My BMI is 22 and I've been using a trainer twice a week for the past 8 years. The other 5 days I walk/run 5 miles a day. This is me 8 months ago on my 71st birthday.

71st Birthday in Chicago's Lakefront

Now that I've turned 71, I'm realizing more than ever that age is just a number. What's important is to exercise, have a healthy diet, and have a great suppo...

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5 years

Today, I ran into a guy who's been shot 9 different times and has had scores of arrests. On a couple of occasions I've taken him places to get help. He told me he's now clean and sober and has a full-time job. I told him I was so proud of him!

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2 years

@FBA_BY_LINEAGE2 This was an evil act and it is frightening how the abuser is dismissing it.

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8 years

I'm lucky to live in 1 of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country. Over 90 languages. That is our strength. #ChicagoSanctuaryCity

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5 months

@LeighGiangreco I worked 20+ years in health care, and helped countless people get the medical care they needed when there was a lack of funds. Something isn't adding up.

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5 years

This was me 33 years ago when I moved to Chicago at age 33. I have now lived over half my life in Chicago. Richard is always good about telling people that we met AFTER I left the Franciscan Order.

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@MichalSabra @medeabenjamin If it's too visually intrusive to pad a person down for weapons in a hallway, why is this person then videotaping it?

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James Cappleman

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2 years

Today, I will be voting "NO" to raise the threshold for speeding tickets. I must stand up for pedestrians and bicyclists who deserve safer streets. #SafeStreets

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James Cappleman

@JamesCappleman

6 months

@MaryAnnAhernNBC @nbcchicago @ChicagosMayor Shot Spotter just announced Checkmate!

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7 months

@BringChiHome It would have gone a long ways to at least have a precise plan and budget in place first before asking for funds. In all my many years in government and the nonprofit sector, I've never seen planning done this way before.

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@StuLoren I would rather see a plan created, then determine a budget for it, and only after that occurs is there a discussion on how to pay for it. Starting first with obtaining the funds does not lend itself to good planning.

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James Cappleman

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4 years

A shoutout to 46th Ward Streets & San Superintendent Nick Slywczuk who blocked a driver of a stolen truck which led to the man's arrest. The guy hit many cars on the 4400-4500 blocks of N. Broadway in the process. Nick's truck was also hit when he blocked him.

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2 years

This is what helps motivate me to run 2 miles a day, 4 days a week.

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James Cappleman

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1 year

A huge congrats to Angela Clay ( @ClayFor46 ) on her historic win as the first African-American to lead the 46th Ward! Our support for her will make the 46th Ward and the City of Chicago shine brighter!

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@JamesCappleman

8 years

@ACLU Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is the first of many to come.

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@JamesCappleman

6 years

This Saturday is the 6th anniversary of our civil union.... one of many anniversaries of our almost 27 years together. I married him for the little things that he does; like picking up all the litter on our street because that’s what good neighbors do.

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5 years

I’m writing thank you letters to the 357 people who contributed to my campaign. Thanks to all the hundreds of people who also volunteered. Their help meant so much to me!!! 4 more years!!!

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5 years

Never again should any couple have to jump through so many hoops to legally protect their relationship! Happy anniversaries, Richard!

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James Cappleman

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6 years

So the long kept secret about the Uptown Theatre getting restored within the next 2 years is out. I'll say more about it in our newsletter tomorrow. If you don't yet get the newsletter, sign up for it at my website at

Uptown Theatre will be restored: $75 million plan unveiled for grand palace on North Side

After 35 years of stuttering starts, empty promises, a court-ordered sale and oft-reckless neglect, the 4,381-seat, 46,000-square-foot Uptown Theatre — once the gilded crown jewel of the Bala…

www.chicagotribune.com

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8 months

@StuLoren One of the rules in politics is releasing bad news after 5pm on a Friday. It was not a coincidence the Mayor used the same timing when he fired Commissioner Arwady. It's done because fewer people will read about it.

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5 years

A very special shout out to Commander Marc Buslic for his 39 years of service. His very last meeting as a commander was a one-hour public safety meeting in Uptown (that turned into 2 1/2 hours). He will go down in history as one of my favorite commanders. @ChicagoCAPS19

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3 months

@OnlinePalEng Developmentally, it's not healthy for little children to be participating in protests meant for someone much older. This should be concerning to her parents.

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6 months

@paschutz I heard some Jewish students at one Northside high school felt forced to hide in their school's bathrooms before the planned protests started due to fears of getting harmed.

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@JamesCappleman

5 years

Kudos to the 46th Ward staff and @ChicagoCAPS19 officers today. An elderly man walked into our office as we were closing up and he appeared disoriented and lost. Working together, we were able to find out where he lived and got him back to his nursing home.

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6 years

I received a call from @JBPritzker tonight thanking me for the work I did to help get him elected. He just finished a long campaign, but he doesn’t skip a beat to show his thankfulness. It shows me we will have a hard working governor.

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5 years

@elaadeliahu I guess the protesters were never attacked by someone while they were on the train. I sure wish an officer was around when I was.

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2 months

@stacydavisgates Closures occurred in schools with very low attendance. How low must the enrollment be before it's okay to close a school?

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@JamesCappleman

5 years

Had full City Council support today authorizing DPD to enter into and execute a Redevelopment Agreement with the Uptown Theatre owner. We are on our way to creating more jobs and economic development for the Entertainment District! #ChicagoProud

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@JamesCappleman

5 months

A precise plan with clearly defined outcome measures would have gone a long ways with getting the BCH referendum passed.

Chicago Tribune

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5 months

The Bring Chicago Home referendum has been defeated, according to the Associated Press, which called the race after a fresh tally of mailed ballots left those in favor of the proposal 21,000 short.

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1 year

Dr. Arwady was recognized nationally for her commitment to evidence-based, best practices in public health. She's someone who is committed to science & data to guide her decisions. The Mayor firing her is a loss for all of us. via @crainschicago

Chicago's top public health official Allison Arwady is fired by Mayor Brandon Johnson

Dr. Allison Arwady, the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, was removed from her position on Friday, according to sources.

www.chicagobusiness.com

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James Cappleman

@JamesCappleman

7 years

For people with wheelchairs or baby strollers, @cta Wilson L is now ADA compliant. Oh happy happy day!

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@JamesCappleman

6 months

@jacksonpCTU @SEIU @NationalNurses @CTULocal1 @ueunion @WarehouseWorker @uicgeo @UAWLocal551 @rashidforil @RossanaFor33 @RobertJPeters You know that we know this is a distraction from the work needed for CPS schools, right?

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James Cappleman

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5 years

30 years ago, I was a case manager helping people with HIV get needed resources to keep alive, and co-founded a homeless shelter for people with HIV because at the time, no nursing home would take them. Reflecting on World AIDS Day, we've come a long ways but there's more to do.

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After a set of powers of attorney, a county domestic partnership, a city domestic partnership, and a civil union, 4 years ago today we upgraded to full marriage. We worked hard to get this right & we'll never take it for granted. Happy anniversary, @RichardThale

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4 years

51 years ago today when the Stonewall riots occurred, my husband became a teenager. It was pure destiny! Happy birthday, Richard!

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6 years

This project belongs to all of us. This will change our neighborhood for decades to come. @ChicagosMayor @ChicagoDPD @UptownUnited

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6 years

I'm proud to work on the campaign to elect @JBPritzker as our next governor for the State of Illinois. This election is critically important for all of us!

Emma Fiander

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6 years

Thank you to @JamesCappleman (and Jean Marie and Larry!) for coming out to make calls for #TeamJB ! He understands we need to do everything we can to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot to bring real change to Illinois!

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4 years

My husband just ate 1/2 of a cookie. Is there anyone else on this entire planet who ONLY eats HALF a cookie?

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5 months

@WGNNews Hopefully, Dr. Arwady, who was deemed by Mayor Johnson as unqualified to be the CDPH Commissioner, can now give Chicago direction from her position with the CDC.

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7 years

Chicago welcomes all immigrants!!! #ChicagoProud

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4 years

@CWBChicago I let the drug dealers know that I want the best for them, and I give them referrals for help to give them employment. However, drug dealing leads to violence, AND I WON'T HAVE IT. The answer is not black & white.... and I won't ever give up on efforts to help them.

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@stevevance @KotaHodge I've lived all over the country, and hands down, I chose to remain in Chicago because of its mass transit, its walkability, its proximity to a large body of water, and it has 4 different seasons.

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7 years

Have to confess that I did a double take when I saw the Gerber Building tonight as I was coming home from a meeting tonight. #ChicagoProud #CTAProud #UptownProud

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@diana_el50173 @CarlosG89007200 @HilzFuld We both know something is off when any nation is expected to beg to have their captives returned. Hamas committed an act of war on Oct. 7, and the world won't forget it. You're still going with the false narrative that the Jews are colonizers. They have a history of living

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3 years

Great news!!! On Sunday, Feb. 21, it's expected to get above freezing for a couple of hours!! Shorts weather!

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4 years

I passed by @Sarahs_Circle new building at the corner of Leland & Sheridan the other day. It looks amazing, and I love how they preserved what Sarah's Circle refers to as their "Viking Mascot". I got $3.5M in TIF funds to help make this dream come true.

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