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Library Assistant, love books, cats and a good Grenache. I seem to have acquired some library dads
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Tuesday's Chicagohenge sunset. Great ending to the day in Chicago.
September 23, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Tuesday's Chicagohenge sunset. Great ending to the day in Chicago.
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my live fuel clock showing Americans now have spent $70 billion more on filling up with gasoline since March 1 (vs same period a yr ago) and $44 billion more on diesel (same dates) for a total of ~$114.2 billion spent over this time.
September 20, 2026 at 12:03 AM
my live fuel clock showing Americans now have spent $70 billion more on filling up with gasoline since March 1 (vs same period a yr ago) and $44 billion more on diesel (same dates) for a total of ~$114.2 billion spent over this time.
@angrystaffer.bsky.social
Could Mike Johnson/Trump cherry pick a clerk that would refuse to certify new Democratic Congresspersons on January 3rd? I’m so worried…..
Could Mike Johnson/Trump cherry pick a clerk that would refuse to certify new Democratic Congresspersons on January 3rd? I’m so worried…..
September 19, 2026 at 1:34 AM
@angrystaffer.bsky.social
Could Mike Johnson/Trump cherry pick a clerk that would refuse to certify new Democratic Congresspersons on January 3rd? I’m so worried…..
Could Mike Johnson/Trump cherry pick a clerk that would refuse to certify new Democratic Congresspersons on January 3rd? I’m so worried…..
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It's a busy weekend for live music in the Chicago area: You can find Canadian punk excellence in Lakeview, New Orleans bounce hits Bucktown, and Riot Fest returns for three nights of eclectic punk and rock in Douglass Park this weekend.
https://to.wttw.com/3Vzsq9o
https://to.wttw.com/3Vzsq9o
Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Sept. 16-22
Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:42 PM
It's a busy weekend for live music in the Chicago area: You can find Canadian punk excellence in Lakeview, New Orleans bounce hits Bucktown, and Riot Fest returns for three nights of eclectic punk and rock in Douglass Park this weekend.
https://to.wttw.com/3Vzsq9o
https://to.wttw.com/3Vzsq9o
Rendering of the Google Building in Chicago. Repurposed the Thompson Building while keeping Helmut Jahn’s postmodernist structure.
September 17, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Rendering of the Google Building in Chicago. Repurposed the Thompson Building while keeping Helmut Jahn’s postmodernist structure.
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Commentary: Over the past quarter century, Chicago has quietly transformed itself into one of the nation’s most dynamic and diverse innovation ecosystems.
Tom Kuczmarski and Luke Tanen: Chicago has reinvented itself from a Rust Belt city to an innovation center
www.chicagotribune.com
September 17, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Commentary: Over the past quarter century, Chicago has quietly transformed itself into one of the nation’s most dynamic and diverse innovation ecosystems.
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Illinois has always been a place where things get made.
That spirit is still very much alive today — we're home to more than 18,000 manufacturers, employing more than 650,000 people.
And we're seeing more bring new tech and choose us for their next generation of manufacturing.
That spirit is still very much alive today — we're home to more than 18,000 manufacturers, employing more than 650,000 people.
And we're seeing more bring new tech and choose us for their next generation of manufacturing.
September 17, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Illinois has always been a place where things get made.
That spirit is still very much alive today — we're home to more than 18,000 manufacturers, employing more than 650,000 people.
And we're seeing more bring new tech and choose us for their next generation of manufacturing.
That spirit is still very much alive today — we're home to more than 18,000 manufacturers, employing more than 650,000 people.
And we're seeing more bring new tech and choose us for their next generation of manufacturing.
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Chicago WCS diesel crack $137/bbl, absolutely wild- barrel of diesel in Chicago now $226/bbl
September 15, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Chicago WCS diesel crack $137/bbl, absolutely wild- barrel of diesel in Chicago now $226/bbl
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I, an old turtle,
Will wing me to some wither’d bough
Will wing me to some wither’d bough
September 14, 2026 at 10:41 PM
I, an old turtle,
Will wing me to some wither’d bough
Will wing me to some wither’d bough
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Harry Styles announces a 12-city tour in 2027, with two shows in Chicago.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Harry Styles announces a 12-city tour in 2027, with two shows in Chicago.
buff.ly/jO57yl9
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Chicago Public Schools has won back millions of federal dollars withheld by the Trump administration over the district’s Black Student Success Plan and its policies supporting transgender students.
CPS wins back millions in federal grants withheld over Black Student Success Plan
www.chicagotribune.com
September 8, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Chicago Public Schools has won back millions of federal dollars withheld by the Trump administration over the district’s Black Student Success Plan and its policies supporting transgender students.
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The Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program has helped thousands enter the construction and building trades.
Our latest funding builds on our continued success investing in our people — fostering a talent pipeline and giving businesses the workforce they need to thrive.
Our latest funding builds on our continued success investing in our people — fostering a talent pipeline and giving businesses the workforce they need to thrive.
Eligible entities can now apply for funding through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. This sixth round of funding will support the State's efforts to boosts diversity in the construction industry. 🏗️
Learn more - bit.ly/3TbYj7h
Learn more - bit.ly/3TbYj7h
September 3, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program has helped thousands enter the construction and building trades.
Our latest funding builds on our continued success investing in our people — fostering a talent pipeline and giving businesses the workforce they need to thrive.
Our latest funding builds on our continued success investing in our people — fostering a talent pipeline and giving businesses the workforce they need to thrive.
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OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceXAI Hit by service outages for AI models
OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceXAI Hit by service outages for AI models
www.chicagotribune.com
September 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceXAI Hit by service outages for AI models
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🚨 As of 12:30pm ET, the national average price of diesel sits 1.5 cents away from setting a new all-time record according to live-updating GasBuddy data, something that could happen later today.
September 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
🚨 As of 12:30pm ET, the national average price of diesel sits 1.5 cents away from setting a new all-time record according to live-updating GasBuddy data, something that could happen later today.
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Skyline in September. Today on the first day of the month in Chicago.
September 1, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Skyline in September. Today on the first day of the month in Chicago.
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Corporate incomes are soaring.
Worker incomes are barely treading water against inflation.
Worker incomes are barely treading water against inflation.
August 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Corporate incomes are soaring.
Worker incomes are barely treading water against inflation.
Worker incomes are barely treading water against inflation.
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During a visit with a South Side priest, Pope Leo was given his own White Sox "Pope Hat." blockclubchi.co/4y4VBPA
August 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
During a visit with a South Side priest, Pope Leo was given his own White Sox "Pope Hat." blockclubchi.co/4y4VBPA
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Nonviolent resistance will always be stronger than the fascist government that seeks to divide us.
Today’s march is a reminder that when people of conscience join together, we can overcome the fear and hopelessness of this regime.
Today’s march is a reminder that when people of conscience join together, we can overcome the fear and hopelessness of this regime.
August 28, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Nonviolent resistance will always be stronger than the fascist government that seeks to divide us.
Today’s march is a reminder that when people of conscience join together, we can overcome the fear and hopelessness of this regime.
Today’s march is a reminder that when people of conscience join together, we can overcome the fear and hopelessness of this regime.
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Both were more interested in their own advantage than the truth. “We’ll banish them from the kingdom forever.”
So they were taken from the palace and sent far away to the Castle in the Air, and they have not been seen since. That is why today, in all this land, there is neither Rhyme nor Reason.
So they were taken from the palace and sent far away to the Castle in the Air, and they have not been seen since. That is why today, in all this land, there is neither Rhyme nor Reason.
August 25, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Both were more interested in their own advantage than the truth. “We’ll banish them from the kingdom forever.”
So they were taken from the palace and sent far away to the Castle in the Air, and they have not been seen since. That is why today, in all this land, there is neither Rhyme nor Reason.
So they were taken from the palace and sent far away to the Castle in the Air, and they have not been seen since. That is why today, in all this land, there is neither Rhyme nor Reason.
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Reflections on Tuesday. This morning's sunrise in Chicago.
August 25, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Reflections on Tuesday. This morning's sunrise in Chicago.
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'You must take my place and found new cities in the wilderness, for the kingdom of Wisdom must grow.'
And so they did. One went south to the Foothills of Confusion and built Dictionopolis, the city of words; and one went north to the Mountains of Ignorance and built Digitopolis, the city of numbers
And so they did. One went south to the Foothills of Confusion and built Dictionopolis, the city of words; and one went north to the Mountains of Ignorance and built Digitopolis, the city of numbers
August 24, 2026 at 1:02 PM
'You must take my place and found new cities in the wilderness, for the kingdom of Wisdom must grow.'
And so they did. One went south to the Foothills of Confusion and built Dictionopolis, the city of words; and one went north to the Mountains of Ignorance and built Digitopolis, the city of numbers
And so they did. One went south to the Foothills of Confusion and built Dictionopolis, the city of words; and one went north to the Mountains of Ignorance and built Digitopolis, the city of numbers
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Incredible news for our student entrepreneurs and for Northwestern.
The Garage has been named the best university incubator by Time — a reflection of the incredible startups formed and innovation started right here in Illinois.
The Garage has been named the best university incubator by Time — a reflection of the incredible startups formed and innovation started right here in Illinois.
The Garage named best university incubator by Time magazine
In 11 years, it has developed more than 1,500 startups that have collectively raised more than $1.6 billion and created more than 2,600 jobs
news.northwestern.edu
August 22, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Incredible news for our student entrepreneurs and for Northwestern.
The Garage has been named the best university incubator by Time — a reflection of the incredible startups formed and innovation started right here in Illinois.
The Garage has been named the best university incubator by Time — a reflection of the incredible startups formed and innovation started right here in Illinois.
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Also around the area this weekend, Kacey Musgraves opens her tour at the United Center, Alabama Shakes plays Ravinia and Chalk Howard Street lets you and your family try your hand at street art.
What to do in Chicago: Bulls Fest, Bonnie Raitt and the annual Chicago triathlon
www.chicagotribune.com
August 20, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Also around the area this weekend, Kacey Musgraves opens her tour at the United Center, Alabama Shakes plays Ravinia and Chalk Howard Street lets you and your family try your hand at street art.
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Dana Cree has created over 300 flavors of ice cream bar for her Pretty Cool Ice Cream, ranging from the nostalgic Dreamsicle to the wacky green bean casserole. https://to.wttw.com/46d8FXm
Chicago's Willy Wonka of Ice Cream
Dana Cree has created over 300 flavors of ice cream bar for her Pretty Cool Ice Cream, ranging from the nostalgic Dreamsicle to the wacky green bean casserole. She harnesses chemistry and creativity t...
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August 20, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Dana Cree has created over 300 flavors of ice cream bar for her Pretty Cool Ice Cream, ranging from the nostalgic Dreamsicle to the wacky green bean casserole. https://to.wttw.com/46d8FXm
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“I never knew words could be so confusing,” Milo said to Tock as he bent down to scratch the dog’s ear.
“Only when you use a lot to say a little,” answered Tock.
Milo thought this was quite the wisest thing he’d heard all day.
“Only when you use a lot to say a little,” answered Tock.
Milo thought this was quite the wisest thing he’d heard all day.
August 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“I never knew words could be so confusing,” Milo said to Tock as he bent down to scratch the dog’s ear.
“Only when you use a lot to say a little,” answered Tock.
Milo thought this was quite the wisest thing he’d heard all day.
“Only when you use a lot to say a little,” answered Tock.
Milo thought this was quite the wisest thing he’d heard all day.