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10/26/2025

BREAKING: Governor J.B Pritzker enrages MAGA fascists by announcing a groundbreaking “accountability” commission to keep a public record of the conduct (and misconduct) of the federal agents “conducting military-style operations in Chicago"

And it gets even better...

“The federal government is pushing the boundaries of their authority to terrorize our communities while disregarding all legal and moral accountability in the process,” said Pritzker. "We will not meet intimidation with fear — we will meet it with truth.”

The Illinois Accountability Commission (IAC) is an independent board that will be entrusted with reviewing the federal law enforcement operations that unfold within the state, with a specific eye towards recording their impact on local communities.

The commission, which will be composed of up to nine appointees selected by the governor, will then take that information and use it to recommend specific reforms and will aim to "shed more light on the misconduct."

The IAC will present a "comprehensive report" to Pritzker after a series of public hearings and information gathering efforts that will engage with local officials, as well as affected residents, informed journalists, experts, and relevant organizations.

“We are going to show the public — here in Chicago, the State of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world — exactly what is going on. We will create a detailed record, and that record will reflect reality,” Pritzker said. “Once this all ends, I believe there will be people of good faith who will review what the Commission has recorded and will demand answers and accountability.”

His office cited incidences of “excessive force, masked agents in unmarked vehicles, military-style raids, the use of chemical irritants, and reports of violent conduct by federal agents.”

Perhaps best of all, the commission is being created through executive order by Pritzker, meaning that Democratic governors in other states can use it as a blueprint to establish commissions of their own. They should do so immediately.

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10/25/2025

"Today, I was pulled over, and I panicked a bit. Without thinking, I turned to my dog and said, ‘Act normal.’ Instantly, he sat up straight, looking as calm and composed as if he were auditioning for a role as a model citizen.

When the officer reached the window and saw the sight, he couldn't help but laugh and said, 'I've seen some nervous drivers, but your copilot is definitely one of a kind.' Honestly, I think my dog might have just saved me from a ticket today!"

10/25/2025

This remarkable image from Jeremiah Johnson (1972) captures the raw spirit of a time when filmmaking meant stepping into the wild — for real.
Robert Redford, portraying the solitary mountain man Jeremiah Johnson, worked alongside seasoned actor Will Geer to bring to life one of cinema’s most authentic frontier stories. Directed by Sydney Pollack, the film was shot in the mountains of Utah, where icy winds, real wildlife, and unpredictable weather became part of the story itself.
While many believe this image was a behind-the-scenes moment, it’s actually a still from one of the film’s most memorable scenes — when Bear Claw challenges Johnson with the line, “Skin that one, Pilgrim, and I’ll fetch you another.” That moment has since become a symbol of rugged independence and resilience.
Jeremiah Johnson endures because it speaks to something timeless — the human longing for peace, solitude, and connection with the natural world.
It reminds us that some stories don’t need special effects to feel alive — just honesty, courage, and a mountain horizon.

~Old Photo Club

10/25/2025

10/25/2025

Actress June Lockhart, who played warm-hearted mom Ruth Martin on "Lassie" and space mom Maureen Robinson on "Lost in Space," has died at 100, her family announced.

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10/25/2025

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June Lockhart has died. She was 100.

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10/25/2025

🎼 She wrote the most famous love song in history… before she ever had her first kiss.

And for years, the world thought the composer was a man.
Consuelo Velázquez Torres was born on August 21, 1916, in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco. A child prodigy, she played piano by ear at age 4 and gave her first recital by 6. Trained as a classical concert pianist at Bellas Artes, she could have followed a prestigious path in academia and conservatories.

But it was love, not fame, that made her immortal.
In 1940, at just 24 years old, she composed a bolero titled “Bésame mucho.” She wrote it after watching a passionate opera scene, even though—at the time—she had never kissed anyone in her life.
She signed the song with her full name, but in many countries, Consuelo was mistakenly assumed to be a man’s name. The world believed this timeless romantic anthem came from a Spanish male composer.

They couldn’t have been more wrong.
“Bésame mucho” became a global sensation—performed by legends like The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Luis Miguel, Andrea Bocelli, Cesária Évora, and Nat King Cole. It's now the most translated and covered Mexican song in history.

But Consuelo’s legacy didn’t stop there.
She composed dozens of songs, served as a congresswoman, and became a fierce advocate for artists’ rights—all while navigating a male-dominated industry with quiet strength. Despite her fame, she chose a humble life, far from the spotlight, devoted to her family and her piano.

Consuelo Velázquez passed away on January 22, 2005, at the age of 88. When asked about her secret, she said only this:
👉 “I was never a bohemian. I was a romantic. And I played from the soul.”

10/20/2025

Man Dresses as Deer to Join the Herd… But a Bear Notices.

There was a man who loved the deer behind his house so much that he bought a deer costume, slipped it on, and wandered into the fields just to get closer.

For weeks, it actually worked. The deer tolerated him, sometimes even grazing by his side. He recorded it all on his trail cameras, proudly calling it his “integration into the herd.”

But one day, things took a turn. While prancing around in costume, he wasn’t spotted by the deer, he was spotted by a bear. The chase that followed was all caught on his own camera: the “newest member of the herd” sprinting for his life with a very real predator hot on his hooves.

10/18/2025

Scientists have recently found an amazing place in Australia called 'Octlantis.' This unique spot is where octopuses are creating their own communities deep under the sea. Just like humans, these clever creatures are forming neighborhoods, each with its own special features. This discovery has thrilled researchers, as it shows how intelligent and social octopuses can be.

As scientists study Octlantis, they have noticed that the octopuses are working together to build their homes from rocks and other materials. They create spaces that serve different purposes, which indicates that these animals are not just living alone but are forming social groups. This behavior highlights the complex life of octopuses and their ability to adapt to their environment.

The discovery of Octlantis is exciting because it opens up new questions about how octopuses interact with each other and their surroundings. It challenges previous ideas about how these animals live and shows that there is still so much to learn about their behavior. Scientists hope that by studying Octlantis, they can uncover more secrets about the intelligence of octopuses and the underwater world they inhabit.

07/08/2025