Kelly Bauer @bauerjournalism.bsky.social Block Club Chicago senior editor.
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Quinn Myers @quinnmyers.bsky.social reporter @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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Jen Sabella @jensabella.bsky.social Block Club Chicago Co-founder + Executive Editor
Ex: DNAinfo, HuffPost, Sun-Times
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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social Emmy-winning journalist. Author of “Screening Room” film/tv newsletter: bpopetv.substack.com WBEZ/NPR contributor, host of “MAKING” podcast. TV/Movie critic. Journalism Prof at Columbia College Chi. I like sports and nerd things!
Gwen Ihnat @gwenemarie.bsky.social Arts & Culture Editor at Block Club Chicago. ex-WBBMNewsradio, AV Club/Takeout. Twins/puppy mom. Opinions my own. Chicago for life. she/her Pitch me at gwen@blockclubchi.org
Seth, The Boozy Beggar @boozybeggarchi.bsky.social Seth (he/him). Beer sales guy. Cocktails and spirits. Communitarian. Hockey. World-building. TTRPG DM. Occasional writer. Jazz, Rock, Electronic music and more. Queer and Poly. Has opinions.
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Star:Line Chicago @starlinechicago.bsky.social Suburbanite. Sustainable transportation advocacy, for Chicago and Chicagoland. #BuildTheTunnel
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Trees of Edgewater @treesofedgewater.bsky.social Local megaflora 🌳 🌳 🌳
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48th Ward Neighbors for Justice @48thneighbors.bsky.social An independent political association of 48th ward neighbors, organized to build power with and for the multiracial working class in Chicago's Edgewater, Andersonville, and Uptown neighborhoods & across chicago. Join us at 48thneighbors.org/join
Edgewater Mutual Aid Network @edgewatermutualaid.bsky.social EMAN: Abolitionist Mutual Aid Network in Edgewater, Chicago
Free Food + Free Store every Saturday, 12:30 PM @ 1020 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL
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Heather in Chicago @heatherk.bsky.social “Wild and wise—a perfect paradox of a woman”—my friend Amanda. Also posting here as ibikedinthis.bsky.social
public universal reply guy @llkats.com L(ou|ydia|lkats). Chicago, bikes, birds. they/them/comrade.
Sweet Pill @sweetpill.bsky.social Go birds
Mike Fragassi @refrag.bsky.social
He/him
Chicagoan, stroke survivor, dev, moving further to the Left as I get older & more pissed off.
I probably repost too damn much.
And make too many grammatical errors & tpyos.
Also @refrag@mastodon.cloud, but that's dormant.
¡matt! ✶✶✶✶ @mattfromchicago.bsky.social just an idiot
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B & the Nothingness @bnothing.bsky.social music and stories with Lazy & Entitled
Crain's Chicago Business @crainschicago.bsky.social 
Main Street America @mainstreetamerica.bsky.social Main Street America has been helping strengthen and reenergize downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts for more than 45 years.
Smack Dab @smackdabchi.bsky.social Restaurant in Rogers Park Chicago. Good food from great people. Donuts, breakfast sammies, coffee and more, plus dinner at night. Catering 7 days/week Smackdabchicago.com 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇵🇸
JB Pritzker @jbpritzker.bsky.social Husband, Father, Entrepreneur at 1871 tech, Founder @thinkbigusa.bsky.social, Governor.
Fighting for a stronger, fairer, and safer Illinois.
Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov Serving the people of Illinois.
Democratic Whip and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee @judiciarydems.senate.gov. 
WGN Radio 720 @wgnradio.bsky.social Chicago's Very Own. Listen on-air on 720-AM, online at http://wgnradio.com/listen, WGN Radio mobile app, Audacy.com, iHeart, TuneIn, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Call or text at 312-981-7200.
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Rep. Kelly Cassidy @kmcchicago.bsky.social Only openly gay member of the IL House, mom of 3 adult sons, a bunch of cats, and a gigantic dog. Abortion defender for every gender.
Barry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social Professional landscape photographer focused on Chicago and Ireland. My website is BarryButlerPhotography.com for prints, books and calendars.
The Onion @theonion.com America’s Finest News Source. A @globaltetrahedron.bsky.social subsidiary.
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Rogers Park Business Alliance @rogersparkba.bsky.social Community Development Organization.
RPBA cultivates and sustains a thriving economic environment in Rogers Park, serving businesses and residents.
Strengthening Business, Building Community.
#LoveRogersPark
@jmasengarb.bsky.social @jmasengarb.bsky.social 
Uptown Theatre - Chicago @uptowntheatre.bsky.social We are the volunteers (not owners or developers) and boosters for restoring and opening the historic Uptown Theatre, Chicago. The Uptown is a protected Chicago landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
John Morris @john-morris.bsky.social block prints
Chicago
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Commuters Take Action @ctaction.org A collective of frustrated Chicago commuters. Pro-Rider, Pro-Operator, Pro-Reliability, Anti-Board Inaction
WBEZ @wbez.org We are Chicago's NPR station and your local news source. Find us on air at 91.5FM. Support public media and local journalism: donate.wbez.org
dan sinker @dansinker.com I make stuff. Currently Says Who and Rebel Spirit podcasts & writing at dansinker.com. Formerly Punk Planet (RIP), impeachment dot fyi, OpenNews, and much more. Always something new coming soon.
Leor Galil @imleor.bsky.social Chicago Reader music writer
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Lilly Wachowski @lillywachowski.bsky.social Trans Giantess. 
Chicago magazine @chicagomagazine.bsky.social We are Chicago.
Duane Scott Cerny @duanescottcerny.bsky.social Author, Columnist, Vintage Dealer. Co-Owner of Chicago’s Broadway Antique Market.
Alder Andre Vasquez, Political Account @andrefor40th.bsky.social 40th Ward Alder / Father / Spouse / Chair of Immigration Committee / Chair of Progressive Caucus/ Vice Chair of Latino Caucus / Organizer / Problem Solver / Chicagoan until Chicago ends.
Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social Professionally disagreeable senior Chicago politics reporter for @wttw.bsky.social News
kyle tear down that highway lucas 🏳️🌈 @itskylelucas.com Love people, drink good coffee, and bike everywhere. I care a lot about cities (and 🎢s) | HIV+ | fighting for better streets @betterstreetschicago.org | My posts are mine
Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me Ideal city: ⚛️ nuclear-powered, 🏙️ dense housing, 💰 affordable, 🚇 transit. Aka Chicago.
Posting about those things here, and trying to make them better IRL.
Better Streets Chicago Action Fund @bscactionfund.org Fighting for the streets Chicagoans deserve.
bscactionfund.org
Milwaukee Ave Bike Lane @milwaukeeavbike.bsky.social If it were a well-designed bike lane, I wouldn't have to tweet about it. Chicago demands safe and sustainable transit for all.
Steve Held @peoplesfabric.bsky.social Chicago journalist. Formerly The People’s Fabric.
Co-founder @UnraveledPress.com.
Got a tip? Signal is @sheld.01. Email:steve@unraveledpress.com
Tracy Baim @tracybaim.bsky.social lgbtq+ \ journalist \ advocate \ chicago
lesbian \ feminist\ she\her 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🦄
Windy City Times cofounder 1985 \ author
Skeets my own.
Joshua Mellin @joshuamellin.bsky.social Writer / Photographer | Published @cnn.com, @nytimes.com, @washingtonpost.com, etc. | Covering #travel #music #art #sports | http://instagram.com/joshuamellin joshuamellin.com
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Protect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net Chicago, zoning, ADUs, transportation, maps
my blog: http://stevencanplan.com
my business: http://chicagocityscape.com
BUILD: https://buildforil.org/
Joel Hall Dancers & Center | joelhall.org @joelhalldc.bsky.social We awaken the dancer in everyone’s soul by highlighting and spotlighting the Black and Brown and LGBTQIA+ experience. We envision a world where dance is accessible and inclusive for all.
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The 48th Ward — Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth @the48thward.bsky.social Government account of Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth of the 48th ward.
NOTE: This account is not currently active. To reach the 48th ward office, go to www.the48thward.org
@loavesandwitches.bsky.social @loavesandwitches.bsky.social 6034 n. broadway 📍chicago
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Better Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org Chicagoans working together to make our streets better for walking, rolling, bicycling and public transit.
🧑🦼🚶🚲🚌
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Daniel Kay Hertz @danielkayhertz.bsky.social Personal account. Housing Director at Impact for Equity, a law and policy center in Chicago. Former policy director, Chicago Dept of Housing. Book "The Battle of Lincoln Park" on the origins of gentrification in Chicago.
danielkayhertz.com
Planetizen @planetizen.bsky.social Fiercely independent news, analysis, resources and more for every stage of an urban planner's career.
https://www.planetizen.com/
US Department of Transportation @usdot.bsky.social (Unofficial) Reposts from USDOT Twitter/Facebook.
Illinois EPA @ilepa.bsky.social Safeguarding the environment, protecting Illinois’ future.
RTs/follows/likes are not endorsements.
🔗 https://epa.illinois.gov/
Illinois Department of Labor @il-dol.bsky.social The official account of the Illinois Department of Labor. https://linktr.ee/ildeptlabor
Illinois Department of Transportation @illinoisdot.bsky.social The official Bluesky for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). We enhance safety and quality of life for Illinois citizens and visitors. gettingaroundillinois.com
APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social The American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter is Illinois' source for networking and professional development in the field of urban planning.
Walkable cities @foodisgoodohyeah.bsky.social I love walkable cities 🏙️ 🚊
Pro-union
Fuck “Ai”
LGBTQ+ supporter
Pro-choice
Mental health awareness
Free Palestine 🇵🇸🍉
UIC's Department of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics @uicppma.bsky.social UIC’s Department of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics (PPMA) provides an opportunity for students to study public administration, public policy, and urban leadership in the vibrant urban laboratory provided by the metropolitan Chicago region.
Rivers & Roads Cafe @riversandroadscafe.bsky.social 📍Edgewater, Chicago
⏰Open Daily 7:30am-4pm
☕️Coffee, 🍪Treats, & 🥯Eats
🏞️You deserve adventure
Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social Sports news, analysis and more from the Chicago Tribune.
Meghan Montemurro @mmontemurro.bsky.social Cubs beat writer at The Chicago Tribune. Previously: The Athletic. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign alumna.
Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social Chicago Tribune reporter, 2026 Pulitzer team, author "The City is Up for Grabs." Little Village raised. I'm just trying to make my city a better place
Hannah Meisel @hannahmeisel.bsky.social Legal affairs reporter for @CapitolNewsIL.bsky.social. Voted class clown in high school, though I’d like to think I’ve reformed. hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com 🍋
Nick Ulivieri @nuphoto.com I'm an architecture photographer and Chicago is my backdrop. I post about weather, science, and urbanism issues, too. ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶
📩: nick@nuphoto.com
https://linktr.ee/nick_ulivieri
Brian Cassella @briancassella.bsky.social Chicago Tribune photojournalist
Lee Bey @leebey1.bsky.social Chicago Sun-Times architecture critic and formerly ABC7 Chicago. Author/photographer of Southern Exposure: The Overlooked Architecture of Chicago's South Side. I dig vintage TV/movies and 20th century funk, soul and jazz.
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth @leniann.bsky.social She/her. Personal account. 🇵🇭🏳️🌈💃🏻💙
For official aldermanic services and response go to the48thward.org
Toni Preckwinkle @tonipreckwinkle.bsky.social Official account of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs @uiccuppa.bsky.social Located in the heart of one of the world's global cities, the University of Illinois Chicago's College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs is a vital part of the educational, technological, and cultural fabric of the region. Learn more - www.cuppa.uic.edu
Chicago’s Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights @imrr.bsky.social Promoting the inclusion and equitable treatment of immigrants, migrants, and refugees in Chicago. Our mission is to ensure that local systems are welcoming and accessible to all residents.
Chicago Transport Association @chitransportassoc.bsky.social Chicago transport, bikes, walking, zoning, biz, but no guarantee we won’t talk about something else. Don’t take all posts literally.
Also Fediverse/Threads: chicagotransportassociation@threads.net
@dennisrodkin.bsky.social @dennisrodkin.bsky.social I cover residential real estate for Crain's Chicago Business and do the "What's That Building?' segments on WBEZ.
Metropolitan Planning Council @metroplanning.bsky.social Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) is a planning and policy organization addressing regional built environment issues through a racial and economic justice lens. We work to create Thriving Communities, Equitable Infrastructure and Just Public Systems.
Jeremy Glover @jgrantglover.bsky.social Active transportation 🚲🚶🚇 • Climate and land use 🌳🌆 • Chicago politics 🌬️ • Dad x2 • Tweets and opinions my own • he/him
Choose Chicago @choosechicago.bsky.social We're Chicago's tourism + conventions bureau 👋
The People's CDOT @thepeoplescdot.org We believe we need concrete changes to our streets.
Support better streets in Chicago: http://buymeacoffee.com/thepeoplescdot
thepeoplescdot@proton.me
Archives and Special Collections, Loyola University Chicago @lucarchives1928.bsky.social Book an appointment with us at Cudahy Library, send us an email at archive@luc.edu, or give us a call at 773 508-2660!
Loyola University Chicago @loyolachicago.bsky.social The official BlueSky account of Loyola University Chicago. Visit luc.edu to learn more. 
@edgewatercandles.bsky.social @edgewatercandles.bsky.social 
Small Business Majority @smallbizmajority.bsky.social We're a national non-profit empowering diverse small business owners to build a thriving & equitable economy through education, advocacy and research.
Check out our online resource hub: https://venturize.org/
Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce @ravenswood-chicago.bsky.social www.ravenswoodchicago.org
GRCC provides resources for small businesses in Ravenswood and its surrounding communities. We create programs and provide services that connect the dots between businesses, residents, non-profits, government, and schools.
PRIDEChicago @pridechicago.org PRIDEChicago is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are proud to have produced the iconic Chicago Pride Parade for over 50 years. 🌈❤️
https://pridechicago.org
The Chicago Mosaic School @chicagomosaics.bsky.social A Nonprofit Community and Arts Space Specializing in Mosaic Arts Education.
ChicagoMosaicSchool.org
Axios @axios.com Smart Brevity worthy of people's time, attention and trust.
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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com Real estate information platform for development in Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County (Illinois and Indiana). http://chicagocityscape.com
Juan Dominguez @bikefreek.bsky.social A Juanofakind regular everyday explorer, mostly by bicycle 
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org We advocate for walking, rolling, bicycling and public transit to create healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities in the Chicago region. Join us! www.activetransportation.org
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago @mwrdgc.bsky.social Protecting public health and the environment by providing wastewater treatment for Chicago and 128 suburban communities and serving as Cook County’s Stormwater Management Authority. Learn more at mwrd.org.
☎️ Report waterway concerns: 800-332-3867.
Liam T.A. Ford @ltaford.bsky.social ED, the Ignatian Mission Center. Part time editor, @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Formerly Infralogic reporter
Erstwhile beekeeper, former reporter/editor, @chicagotribune.bsky.social. Author, Soldier Field: A Stadium and Its City