It's not big, but it's a start

"#Illinois returns stolen land to Prairie Band #Potawatomi Nation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Prairie Land Potawatomi Nation has reclaimed land in Illinois that was promised to the tribe's leader 175 years ago but stolen by the federal government 20 years later.

A law signed by Gov. JB #Pritzker last week transferred Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, 1,500 acres (607 hectares) in north-central Illinois."

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/illinois-returns-stolen-land-prairie-band-potawatomi-nation-120144789

Residents of Boone County and Rock County, IL, be sure to vote for the best candidates for the Board of Eduction!

Illinois returns stolen land to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

> Nothing ever altered that treaty, but when Shab-eh-nay and his people left for several years to visit family in Kansas, the government sold the land to white settlers.

https://apnews.com/article/potawatomi-illinois-treaty-reservation-805f5030d9abbac93ce3da3cec18a636

Multiple cities are seeing far-Right groups like the Proud Boys calling for "defense" of Tesla showrooms this weekend as #TeslaTakedown protests are planned across the country.

Here's one Proud Boy in #Illinois who showed up to support their favorite Hitler saluting billionaire.

We Found Widespread Abuse of Disabled Patients at an Illinois Facility. The DOJ Is Investigating.
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A federal probe into Illinois’ treatment of disabled people will examine abuse and neglect allegations at state-run residential institutions — including Choate, the subject of a yearlong Capitol News Illinois and ProPublica investigation.
https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-disabilities-doj-investigation-choate-abuse?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

Ce se afla sub un aisberg de mărimea orașului #Chicago, care s-a desprins, în #Antarctica.
Un ecosistem înfloritor cu pești, caracatițe și specii noi, dezvoltat de zeci de ani.

https://wp.me/p9KpFA-4g40

#SilentSunday

Trout season opens near me next Saturday. The closest spot is this 1.5-2 acre pond in a county park. Trout are catch and keep as the water will be too warm for them live through the summer. Didn't see any "risers" This pond also has bass, catch and release only.

The nearest stream trout fishing is in the Driftless Area of IL, WI, & Iowa near Galena. Good trout water in north Wisconsin & U.P. Michigan, too.

If you live in #IL11 you will want to call the Aurora office, comment as you will, and tell them, as I did, you don't deal with social media run by techbros and nazis, and get on Mastodon.

Years ago, about mid-March, a brother in law and I headed out to fish old gravel pits. 1st time fishing that year. Ice had just gone out.

I had a huge hit. A few cranks of the reel and a huge bass was at my feet. My brother in law got out a $1 bill (6"), mesuring the fish at 4 bills - 24".

I could easily fit my hand and wrist in her mouth. I was stunned.

I didn't bring a camera figured I wouldn't catch anything so early in the season.

Today in #America

There are a limited number of Politicians who ACTIVELY
fight the #fascist #magas 'administration'

#Jasmine #Crockettt
#Alexandra #Occasio #Cortes
#Berni #Sander
#Pete #Buttigieg
#Jared #Moskowitz
J.B.#Pritzker Gov. #Illinois
#Tim #Walz Gov. #Minnesota

As European (that sadly know fascism) I tell you
>cherish this People
They are the BEST among you ALL.

Tammy Duckworth

Phone: (202) 224-2854
Web: https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/

Dick Durban

Phone: 202 224-2152
Web: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/

I called Durban's office this afternoon and got a recording phone is busy, try again during business hours.

Someone does answer the phone at Duckworth's office.

How many in the Chicago area will say something tomorrow like, "Don't tell me the score! I'll watch it later!"?

My wife and I saw a couple lazy butt protesters sitting in lawn chairs in Woodstock, IL holding signs that said something like, "Stop Selling Abortion Pills CVS!"

They were in front of a Walgreens.

@mstarace Please add the #illinois hashtag to this.

@IndivisibleMNLeg Hey! #illinois

If you don't use capitalisation, I can only conclude you are not a serious person and will not read your post.

It's 82 degrees right now in central Illinois. With high winds (>45 mph).
Expecting severe weather later today...rain, wind, hail, possible tornado.

Stay safe out there, everyone!

(And, if severe weather's headed your way, get out your weather radio, locate your flashlights, and charge your devices. Prepare your safe space(s), too.)