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if you dont already have one, think about it! with all this nonsense happening to city budgets and all that riff-raff, lets try to keep libraries accessible to EVERYONE! even if you dont use it often, what can it hurt? they offer a plethora of great programs, aside from free media. recently i saw a flyer for free meals for children this summer, even if they dont have a library card!

do it for yourself and your community <3 https://www.chipublib.org/get-a-library-card/

if you dont already have one, think about it! with all this nonsense happening to city budgets and all that riff-raff, lets try to keep libraries accessible to EVERYONE! even if you dont use it often, what can it hurt? they offer a plethora of great programs, aside from free media. recently i saw a flyer for free meals for children this summer, even if they dont have a library card!

do it for yourself and your community <3 https://www.chipublib.org/get-a-library-card/

Celebrate the release of Issue No. 6 of Loose Squares Zine at the Loose Squares Zine Release Party, 2 p.m. to dusk on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Marshfield Courts, 1644 W. 35th St., Chicago.

The event includes cash prize Game of Skate, a Marshfield/First Gear skateboard deck release and the closing of the gallery exhibition from First Gear Skate Shop.

https://www.loosesquareszine.com/events

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/30576777

Following 404 Media’s reporting and in light of new legislation, automatic license plate reader (ALPR) company Flock has stopped agencies reaching into cameras in California, Illinois, and Virginia.

here is a tool if anyone is interested in locating these cameras in their area: https://deflock.me/

in case the above archive link doesnt work: http://archive.today/0a7W6

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/30576930

here is a tool if anyone is interested in locating these cameras in their area: https://deflock.me/

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office is investigating whether other Illinois police departments are breaking a state law that bars them from sharing data with outside agencies tracking people for their immigration status or for seeking an abortion.

here is a tool if anyone is interested in locating these cameras in their area: https://deflock.me/

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office is investigating whether other Illinois police departments are breaking a state law that bars them from sharing data with outside agencies tracking people for their immigration status or for seeking an abortion.

Following 404 Media’s reporting and in light of new legislation, automatic license plate reader (ALPR) company Flock has stopped agencies reaching into cameras in California, Illinois, and Virginia.

here is a tool if anyone is interested in locating these cameras in their area: https://deflock.me/

in case the above archive link doesnt work: http://archive.today/0a7W6

From drag bars to fitness centers and restaurants, there are plenty of spots where you can celebrate Pride and support LGBTQ+-friendly businesses on the South Side.

me want foood!

Enjoy Cantina Night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Tuesday at Marz Community Brewing Co., 3630 S. Iron St., Chicago.

Cantina Night features food from Taco Sublime, micheladas mixed with Big Mich, complimentary snacks and Lotería, including prizes. Vintage Latin DJ soundtrack provided courtesy of Sonorama.