Christopher Wills

Ex-reporter. Current flack. Occasional photographer.

[The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline]

Trump on Jerome Powell: “He’s a terrible Fed chair. I was surprised he was appointed.”

Trump appointed Jerome Powell during his first term in office.

[Lincoln Presidential Library @ALPLM]

This is hands-down the coolest exhibit! Come learn about Lincoln’s life and legacy in a whole new way in the “Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch” exhibit. Plan your visit at https://t.co/mCLrVKPzDu.

#SightSoundTouch #ALPLM #AbeForAll #AbrahamLincoln

[Lincoln Presidential Library @ALPLM]

📸 What a turnout! Over 100 people joined us today to unveil a rare 21-star flag marking Illinois’s 1818 statehood. Now on display at the ALPLM — just in time for Independence Day!

#ALPLM #FlagHistory #IndependenceDay #ILHistory #HistoricPreservation

[Lincoln Presidential Library @ALPLM]

ALPLM’s Dr. Ian Hunt unveils our newest treasure — an original 21-star American flag, one of the rarest in U.S. history, celebrating Illinois’s entry into the Union in 1818. Now on display at the ALPLM!

https://t.co/yPczFXCbk9

[Rick Pearson @rap30]

Ray Long, an icon of Chicago and Illinois journalism, walked out the door for his last day. Anyone living in this state should appreciate his dogged reporting and aggressive fight against corruption. Please salute my friend and colleague.

[Chicago Sun-Times @Suntimes]

Before he was pope, Robert F. Prevost thanked then-Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn for abolishing the death penalty in Illinois, documents obtained by WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times show.

https://t.co/xiA1jSJeRp

[George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway3d]

Much as I would not dare to predict the consequences of this war, I do think we can summarize it thusly so far:

A smart and evil man manipulated a stupid and evil man into a war against a fanatical and evil regime.

[Lincoln Presidential Library @ALPLM]

🎖️ A #CivilWar soldier. A lifelong secret. A legacy of courage.

Private Albert Cashier fought bravely in over 40 battles — and lived for decades with a truth the world wasn’t ready for. His story matters because everyone belongs in history.

#ILHistory #PrideMonth #Pride #ALPLM

[Lincoln Presidential Library @ALPLM]

Happy #SelfieDay! We thought you might enjoy a look at the selfies in the camera roll of #AbrahamLincoln (as portrayed by the wonderful Fritz Klein).

[Lincoln Presidential Library @ALPLM]

#OnThisDay in 1922, a southern Illinois labor dispute exploded into violence that killed 23 people. Most were replacement workers killed by a mob of striking miners. The “Herrin Massacre” made headlines nationwide. #ILhistory #LaborHistory

Details: https://t.co/kcisf1bh6c

[Lincoln Presidential Library @ALPLM]

👔 #FathersDay isn’t always picture-perfect.
For Abraham Lincoln, the relationship with his father was strained, distant… complicated.
See how that bond — or lack of it — helped shape the man, the leader, and the father he became.
#ALPLM #AbrahamLincoln #LincolnLegacy

[Lincoln Presidential Library @ALPLM]

Step into history! See a rare, signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation – on display now.
No admission fee | Weekdays, June 13–26 | Saturday: June 14 | ALPLM Library Building
#ALPLM #AbrahamLincoln #CivilWar #EmancipationProclamation #Juneteenth #VisitSpringfield

[Lincoln Presidential Library @ALPLM]

In honor of #FlagDay, here’s a peek at our newest treasure — a rare 21-star U.S. flag, celebrating Illinois’ entry into the Union in 1818. We can’t wait to share about this historic treasure, its restoration, and why it matters. On display starting July 3!
#ALPLM #ILHistory

[Lincoln Presidential Library @ALPLM]

Today in 1929, Jessie De Priest, wife of an Illinois congressman, had tea with First Lady Lou Hoover. The site of a Black woman at the White House enraged bigots. One said it represented "infinite danger to our white civilization." #ILhistory #CivilRights

https://t.co/hctMylhRgD

[Jim Schachter @jimschachter]

Watching Good Night and Good Luck this evening on @CNN? That means you care about press freedom. Call your House member NOW and tell them to vote against the rescission bill that would end public media journalism as we know it. @nhpr @NPR @frontlinepbs
https://t.co/t2racCEqIA

[Lincoln Presidential Library @ALPLM]

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈
At the #ALPLM, we believe that everyone belongs in history — and history belongs to everyone.
Lincoln’s legacy of equality and justice continues to inspire, and we’re proud to share it with all people, all year long. #AbrahamLincoln #ILHistory #PrideMonth

[Steven Spearie @StevenSpearie]

Deep, deep ties to Chicago and @BarackObama and Springfield, where she spent her summers. She even attended, briefly, my alma mater, MacMurray College.

[Brian J. Karem @BrianKarem]

Donald Trump says MBS is a “good man” and he’d do anything for him. Claims he likes him too much.

A reminder; The CIA determined that MBS is behind the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Never forget who Donald Trump embraces as friends.

[Smithsonian Magazine @SmithsonianMag]

The remarkable success of the movie “Sinners” has sparked a renewed interest in how these two communities wrestled with life under Jim Crow. https://t.co/OHbuwljwkg

[Christopher Wills @ChrisBWills]

Trump is such a petty little loser.

[Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune]

President Donald Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
https://t.co/H2sVIZI6mh