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Jul 24, 2020 19 tweets 15 min read Read on X
Here at the Christopher Columbus statue at Roosevelt and Columbus with most of Chicagos media after we got word that the city plans to tear the statue down at 11:00 P.M. tonight. #Chicago #ChicagoProtests Image
Hearing conflicting reports now that the Statue will come down but not tonight.

A cop on scene was overheard saying "they let the cat out of the bag on this one, it won't happen tonight"

#Chicago #ChicagoProtests
John Catanzara is here on scene at the Columbus Statue at Columbus and Roosevelt wearing an Italia Jacket calling the Mayor a "coward".

#Chicago #ChicagoProtests Image
A man on scene whos upset about this decision to remove the statue is yelling "What legal authority does the mayor have to remove this statue?"

#Chicago #ChicagoProtests
Theres an argument between a man wearing a vagina costume and a man walking his dog about the removal of the Christopher Columbus Statue. #Chicago #ChicagoProtests Image
Cops are using crime tape to tape off the area that media, cops and supporters are hanging out at near the Columbus Statue. #Chicago #ChicagoProtests
I'm personally calling it tonight, I don't think its coming down as they have to remove this fencing then get a crane and flatbed truck over here.

My colleague @sgonzalezkelly is here just in case something happens. So follow him and get updates.

#Chicago #ChicagoProtests Image
PHOTO: Lightfoot orders removal of statues of Christopher Columbus, alderman says, read more from @TomSchuba here @Suntimes...

chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/7/23…

#Chicago #ChicagoProtests Image
I've returned and crews are here about to remove the Christopher Columbus statue. #Chicago #ChicagoProtests Image
Crews are currently tying cables and ropes to the statue now. #Chicago #Columbus Image
The statue is now strapped to the crane looks like its going to be pulled very soon. #Chicago #Columbus Image
Somethings happened and the statue kind of started to collapse while crews were near it. #Chicago #Columbus Image
Crews are fine and continuing to remove the statue. #Chicago #Columbus
The Columbus Statue in Chicago has been removed. #Chicago #Columbus Image
Statue came down almost exactly at 3:00 A.M. #Chicago #Columbus Image
Protesters supporting the removal of the statue just cheered for Glen Brooks. #Chicago #Columbus
PHOTOS: Christopher Columbus statue taken down hours after Lightfoot ordered its removal, read more here @Suntimes...

chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/7/23…

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‘Monuments to white supremacy’ vs. the legacy of Italians: not all Chicago aldermen agree with statue removal, read more from @TinaSfon here @Suntimes...

chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/…

#Chicago #Columbus
Anger, confusion and some ‘cheering’ among local Italian Americans after removal of Columbus statues, read more from @slesposito here @Suntimes...

chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/…

#Chicago #ColumbusStatue

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Dec 10, 2021
Chicago police are on scene for two people shot including 1 fatally in the 6200 block of South Artesian. #Chicago #ChicagoScanner
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There a vigil for someone mere feet from this crime scene. #Chicago #ChicagoScanner
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Jul 4, 2021
For those looking to photograph Fireworks tonight follow these easy steps and you should get pretty good results (the steps mentioned will apply to consumer grade to professional DSLR's and Mirrorless cameras with manual settings). #FourthofJuly
First you will need the following.

- A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera capable of manual controls.
- A Tripod
- A cable release, or a wireless cable release, or app control of the camera using your phone.
Next get into location and set up your camera on the tripod and frame your image. I would recommend getting to the location as early as possible to get the best spot to frame your photos, and so you have a little light left to compose your images.
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Jul 4, 2021
You can watch the fireworks anywhere along the Lakefront except Adler. Chicago police are turning people and telling them to go by Shedd.
Now police are removing people from lakefront path near Shedd saying they can watch the display next to Shedd.
Folks are getting really ticked off.
Read 15 tweets
Jul 3, 2021
June as a month in Chicago had it's highest highs and it's lowest lows, but one thing that can be said about June was that for better or worse things are returning to normal in Chicago. #Chicago Community members and friends gather at a vigil for a 14-yeaChicago police work the scene where 27-year-old man was shotA group of people walk towards Lake Michigan at Montrose BeaPeople enjoy extended hours at the Shedd Aquarium, June 11,
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Oct 1, 2020
Small gathering of people at Roosevelt and Columbus. People are demanding that the charges against Jeremy "Mohawk" Johnson are dropped. Johnson allegedly struck a police officer with a skateboard. #Chicago #ChicagoProtests Image
The group is about 50 strong are going over some chants and will be marching pretty soon. #Chicago #ChicagoProtests Image
People are moving westbound on Roosevelt police and protest marshals are helping block traffic. #Chicago #ChicagoProtests
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