The [Thursday] Papers

I've got a full day ahead, so no proper column.

ICYMI: Michael Ferro is giving us all tronchitis.

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Immigrants In Detention Centers Are Often Hundreds Of Miles From Legal Help
Many detainees across three states must rely on a single legal aid center in Chicago.

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BeachBook

This Is How Your Government Responds To Unfavorable News Coverage.

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FOIA Seeking CPD Staffing Analysis.

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Police Departments Across The Country Are Spending Millions On Riot Gear.

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JB Pritzker Welcomes You To His Team.

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TweetWood
A sampling.

I couldn't think of anything funny to say about this because it's so absurd.

Sam Zell says Trump is competent and fit to lead the country; Comey's memo, other leaks just "a bunch of stuff": https://t.co/L9CDMsdwcR

— Crain's Chicago (@CrainsChicago) May 17, 2017

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*implements a policy or plan that ignores low income inhabitants while enriching developers + landlords*

"Hey, it's better than nothing!"

— Dick Florida (@Dick_Florida) May 17, 2017

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#Evergreen.

New study: Chicago City Council is growing a spine -- ever so slowly https://t.co/GZegUNo1Yj via @suntimes

— Fran Spielman (@fspielman) May 17, 2017

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Normally the treasury secretary's former company settling misconduct for $89M would dominate news. 2017 ain't normal https://t.co/hFzYeMXjUH

— Travis Mannon (@TravisMannon) May 17, 2017

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Again, the reporting is showing in asides that it's even worse inside the White House than what we're being presented with.

— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) May 17, 2017

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The Beachwood Tronc Line: Now is the time.

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