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Happy World Migratory Bird Day!! 🌏 While your favorite plover family’s migratory journey is done for the year, billions of birds worldwide are still on the move. These incredible journeys across countries and continents highlight how conservation is always a cooperative, global effort.

This last week I got to take care of this family and they were wonderful. Hopefully, they get adopted and live great lives. So much joy

Let's Talk About Wintering Ground Sightings! Alternatively, Where in the World are Your Chicago Piping Plovers?! First, here's where to report your sightings: plover@umn.edu. Photographs are ideal to submit. See pix for band combinations for the Montrose Beach 2026 crew. 1/2

Well, the packers sucked today, Lafleur needs to go, but look at these wonderful black-eye susans i saw in someone's front yard, lovely. It's going to be a long season, packer fans

Here's to Dolly: union member, vaccine hero, literacy giant, staunch gay ally. By James West Executive Editor www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

There are Eric Swalwells across state governments. At least 424 instances of sexual harassment have been reported in America’s statehouses since 2013, researchers found.

A recent survey found that 92% of U.S. adults have delayed or avoided medical care due to high costs. Meanwhile, a new study from Yale estimates that Medicare for All would save over 114,000 lives and $1 trillion a year. If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have universal healthcare.

The Chicago piping plovers monitors work hard to protect the birds while also providing great storytelling about the wing wonders. Please consider donating if you can.

Sweet home chicago, thank you #robertjohnson on the day of your birth @bigthiefmusic.bsky.social , you put on a hell of a show in the rain @saltshedchicago.bsky.social, awesome!

We can't feed or provide hygiene for the troops on the Lincoln, but we can fly jets over Chicago every single day this week, even today, when you can see them due to cloud coverage. Priorities

For any folks living in Southern states, the plover monitors need your help

I love zucchini and over the years have developed many tasty recipes. It's that time of year though, after my 20+ straight meal with zucchini in it that I'm getting over my love of zucchini.

Tornado sirens in the city, and now a downpour. The weather has been wicked this summer

Welcome back to the marigolds little guy, where have you been all summer.

Tune into CBS Chicago Sunday morning! ☀️ Hear from Chicago Piping Plover lead monitor John McElhattan as he reflects on this summer's breeding season and discusses progress on recovery of the endangered population of Great Lakes Piping Plovers. Scheduled time is 7:45 am. 📸: Andy Shafer

The Center for Investigative Reporting—home to Mother Jones and Reveal—has a long track record of responsibly reporting sensitive stories and breaking high-impact news. We fact-check the hell out of our reporting, and we respect and protect our sources. Have a tip? Drop us a line, confidentially.

I just saw a commercial for Tracy (running US senate against @julianastratton.bsky.social ) and he is creepy and so is his haircut. Illinois doesn't need a bald man telling us how it is, vote

This little guy has put in overtime this summer helping to pollinate all my flowers boxes, thanks Mr. B Bumble

Hello to my west shore. All you #Packers fans, #Brewers fans, & cheeseheads need to get out and vote in the Wisconsin primary next Tuesday August 11 for candidates that will protect the Great Lakes and work to fund the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Fund. Clean water is life! 🌊🌊

Chicago has proven that when we all rally together, we can protect our most vulnerable wildlife. Our dedication to protect our nesting Piping Plovers shows the world what compassionate urban conservation looks like. We’ve proven that protective spirit on the beach, and now let’s take it to the sky!

You could grow a spine and do your damn jobs.

Just Like Mama and Papa! Hatch-year plovers may start migration by exploring local and regional beaches and that is exactly what Buddy and Frankie's parents did their hatch years!

If I don't find a job soon, idk, this is making me crazy

Several Democratic members of Congress are requesting the House Ethics Committee investigate Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) over allegations that he assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and possibly injured their child.

Sen. Bernie Moreno has reportedly said that he doesn't "know" if Rep. Max Miller should stay on the ballot after Moreno's daughter accused Miller of domestic abuse. A trove of court and police records obtained by Mother Jones details allegations of physical abuse, drug use, and misogyny.

(202) 224-2315 I welcome all to call Moreno's office and let him know, if he is such a "tough guy", why isn't he defending his daughter against the politician (his son in law) (Rep. Max Miller) who physically harmed her? and his granddaughter. and tell him to clean up his potty mouth.

A patient froze to death on the roof of an Illinois hospital. The hospital, which had been experiencing staffing and budget cuts, then lied about Chelsea Adolphus’ death—twice. Who’s to blame?

Fair Winds and Safe Travels, Imani Our beloved Imani has begun his southward migration; a natural undertaking as old as his species. 1/4 📸: Denise Poloyac (Imani, 2026)

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) long maintained he wasn't impaired during a 2011 crash. But newly obtained toxicology reports reveal he had MDMA and Klonopin in his system. It's part of a 2,000-page trove of records we obtained about Miller, who is currently running for a third term.

The Tates manage to use their legal troubles to further bolster their infamy and as vehicles for continuing to build their wealth.

Gather 'round children. It's time to tell the second chapter of the sordid Tale of Two Bridges.

Beyond words from this President’s own vanity. First Lt. Tyler Feehan, Sgt. Angel Rampersad, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, and Sgt. Michael Swinton deserve to be recognized for their service.

The Imani 5 Imani turned 5 this year! Your consideration of a $5 donation to the Chicago Piping Plover Fund in his honor is appreciated. Your charitable contribution supports the human and other resources needed for monitor management and education outreach. 📸: Denise Poloyac

Jim Haggerty dares to ask the tough questions and get the tough answers on the tough topics. Tune in tonight to hear THE TRUTH.

July 25th will now be known statewide in Illinois as a Day of Reflection and Remembrance for Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. We understand here in our state that we cannot build a more just future if we are unwilling to confront the injustices of our past.

Tomorrow, the House will vote on the NDAA, which includes a provision to merge parts of our military with the IDF. This amendment is an existential threat to American sovereignty and democracy. Every member of Congress must vote NO.

I was in business and an environmentalist before I became governor. I know that we can create jobs while protecting the world around us.

Happy Infowars Day everyone. Please watch this instead of the president.

Just a random reminder that trickle-down economics was invented by conservatives in the 1980s to justify massive tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations. It’s been nothing short of a disaster.

“When the government claims it needs to investigate journalists to protect national security, it really means its own reputational security.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

#parrotsky #parrot my budgies love broccoli and celery leaves, ot stalk. Not fans of brussel sprouts or carrots, what food would you recommend to introduce next? Seriously asking for advice

Tax. Billionaire. Wealth.

#GreedyCEOs will say to your face “we’re a family here!” but, the minute they see an opportunity to boost earnings by a fraction of a percent by letting you go, they’ll fire you over text. The only true work family that exists? A union.

I’m not usually in favour of the death penalty. #ACAB

When I took office, we set out to change the trajectory of Illinois by restoring fiscal responsibility, investing in our people, and rebuilding confidence in our state. Our work is paying off — and businesses are taking notice.

The Trump regime is stonewalling New Mexico's probe of the Epstein ranch. It doesn't want us to know the whole truth about Trump's longtime friend who raped children and whether there's more evidence of Trump's involvement.

ICE Killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on a Houston Street yesterday. It's Using the Same Script It Always Uses. migrantinsider.com/p/ice-killed...

Consider this my call, Mr. President: Instead of spending $100 billion dollars bombing innocent children in your illegal wars, invest in healthcare, jobs, education, housing, transportation, and environmental justice. I challenge you to do just that.

The Roberts Court is predictable. Not because it follows the law, but because it never passes an opportunity to push its ideological vision. Once you know where Roberts and his colleagues want the country to go, you can figure out how almost every relevant case will end.