Tonight in the ai reading group i was reminded of something that happened in 2006 after I dropped out of college, when I was living in a run-down old house next to jb alberto's in rogers park with a bunch of dudes.

it was, as you can imagine, not clean.

anyway support your local indie press to learn about cool shit 15 months before it goes viral / becomes a hidden gem or whatever

This happens *a lot* to journalists at small regional papers—they’ve got boots on the ground, report on stuff first, and are routinely ignored when a big story breaks nationally. I lack the resources and network of the AP, so it’s confounding when something like this happens

Pretty frustrating that the New York Times is crediting AP with uncovering the existence of Aadam’s archive when I reported on it 15 months prior. chicagoreader.com/music/gossip...

Investigation Into Rogue Toxicology Lab Wins 2026 McElheny Award Reporting by the Chicago-based newsroom Injustice Watch exposed a lab tied to more than a dozen wrongful convictions for driving under the influence.

Senior reporter Maya Dukmasova and visual reporter Verónica Martinez won the 2026 McElheny Award for “Fake Science, Faulty Methods, Misleading Testimony." Judges applauded the skillful storytelling, which “weaved impactful scenes with science, accountability, and human stories.” buff.ly/WlNcREA

This story is wild, been wondering about that mural for months. Thanks for answering all the questions @kerrycardoza.bsky.social !

This is my favorite party conversation

doordash grandma DoorDash does not have a specific policy for seniors or helping grandparents, as the provided articles do not mention DoorDash's policies or services for seniors. If you have a follow-up question, feel free to let me know. how the fuck do I just search WaPo articles? To search Washington Post articles, you can use the "Ask The Post Al" tool, which is a generative Al tool that provides summary answers and curated results directly to users. If you have a follow-up question, feel free to let me know. I asked. Show me article about "doordash grandma" There is no information about DoorDash and grandma in the provided articles. If you have a follow-up question, feel free to let me know.

WaPo website replaced search with AI and it's going great

An interesting and timely film screening at @mousearts.bsky.social on Monday night!

Hey fyi today's Local News Day, "a national day of action connecting people to local, independent, and trusted news sources." If you love @injusticewatch.org, if you use our #CheckYourJudges guide to vote, show us some love to keep powering these efforts! www.injusticewatch.org/donate/

If you are a Harvard Law student or know a Harvard Law student please DM me, need a small favor

Illinois Forensic Science Commission Criticizes UIC's Investigation Into Closed Crime Lab YouTube video by WGN News

If you missed it here's the recording youtu.be/VmBGQWo0354?...

Thinking about Fritz Kaegi's election loss today as another round of property taxes is due in Cook County.

I looked back on this piece I wrote for @placesjournal.bsky.social in 2018. Historian @tracylsteffes.bsky.social already told us all this was gonna happen. placesjournal.org/article/chic...

State forensic science commission blasts UIC over rogue crime lab The Illinois Forensic Science Commission called on the university to conduct a proper audit of its lab, which has been responsible for nearly two dozen wrongful DUI convictions.

📺 Tune in to WGN TV today at 6:30 p.m. to hear senior reporter Maya Dukmasova discuss her recent reporting on the Illinois Forensic Science Commission's statement about a now-shuttered toxicology lab at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Opening the veins of the American economy... I'd wager there's not a single person in this country who doesn't have an immigrant-owned small business in their lives. It's your food franchises, corner stores, gas stations, dry cleaners, daycares, groceries, car washes, liquor stores...

Community engagement manager Charles Preston won the 2026 Dr. Timuel D. Black Award for Civic Engagement. The award recognizes those who demonstrate "a commitment to elevating community narratives, engaging in active citizenship, and building a more fair and just society." Congratulations, Charles!

Tears of joy from finding a pack of pfas floss deep in a bathroom drawer

Steps Illinois lawmakers could take to reform the state’s tax sale laws The Illinois General Assembly is considering a trio of bills that would amend the state’s tax sale laws to make sure that homeowners are fairly

NEW: The Illinois General Assembly is considering a trio of bills that would amend the state’s property tax sale laws. Here’s what’s in the bills — and what additional reforms advocates say are needed. (w/ @raceandequityproject.org) www.injusticewatch.org/project/take...

We did this at @injusticewatch.org throughout last year and it was a great experience which really extended the life of a major journalism project!

Fake science, faulty methods, misleading testimony How a rogue forensics lab in Chicago got people wrongfully convicted for driving high.

You can read my full investigation into the rogue lab here, and get an understanding not just of what happened but how far Illinois is from robust forensic science oversight. www.injusticewatch.org/project/fore...

State forensic science commission blasts UIC over rogue crime lab The Illinois Forensic Science Commission called on the university to conduct a proper audit of its lab, which has been responsible for nearly two dozen wrongful DUI convictions.

An update on the UIC forensic lab scandal. A state commission tasked with monitoring crime labs has issued a scathing review of the university's "investigation" into the failures at the lab. The lab got people wrongfully convicted of DUI cannabis for years. www.injusticewatch.org/project/fore...

Judicial election results: Three appointed judges rejected by voters in Cook County judicial primaries Voters had no choice in more than half the races, which were uncontested. Several candidates won despite negative ratings from local bar groups.

NEW: Three appointed judges were rejected by voters in the Cook County judicial primaries. www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...

March 2026 Cook County Judicial Election Guide | Injustice Watch Injustice Watch's guide to the March 2026 Cook County judicial primary elections.

I know you nerds need these live Cook County judicial election results!
2026primary.injusticewatch.org/results

What makes these judicial races on Chicago’s South Side unique This year, fewer judicial candidates are running overall, either countywide or in a subcircuit. But voters in the South Loop, Hyde Park, South Shore and Roseland neighborhoods are choosing from an unu...

If you're still confused about what a subcircuit is on the judicial portion of the Cook County ballot listen to this great piece @kellygarcia.bsky.social produced with @wbez.org's Marie Mendoza www.wbez.org/wbez-news/20...

Don't forget to use the @injusticewatch.org guide to #CheckYourJudges today!

Down to the bone Lindsey Adler has thoughts on the return of emaciation chic

"I don’t know which of them are punishing their bodies with eating disorders. I do know one thing, though. This year, a whole slew of famous people have turned moments meant to celebrate their work into showcases for their achievements in thinness"

Via Flaming Hydra

As of tonight, Chicago voters have cast 13.5% more early ballots than the total number of EVs in 2022. And there are still two days before the election! Hoping to see a strong turnout.

ABC7 WLS Chicago and Chicago News Chicago's source for breaking news and live streaming video online. Covering News, Weather, Traffic and Sports for all of the greater Chicago Area.

📺 Tune in to ABC 7 tomorrow (Sunday) at 8:20 a.m. to see senior reporter Maya Dukmasova discussing the significance of judicial elections and the primary’s field of candidates.

Our free weekly newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date on where to find our Cook County judicial election guide — and to be the first to know about judicial election results. buff.ly/TbMrZcL

“footage captured some officers whispering to each other to avoid their words being captured by their body-worn camera footage while others were told to turn off the cameras…one officer telling another officer, while surveying the wreckage, “that’s why you don’t chase,” Northcutt told reporters.”