Sam Royko

Organizer | Advocate | Community Leader | Data-Driven Democrat | Chicagoan | Attorney | Georgetown Law Graduate

[Sam Royko @SamRoyko]

Understandably, many of my neighbors and fellow Chicagoans are upset today. If you’re not happy with the administration and the people who supported them - vote. Elections have consequences and politicians should be accountable for prioritizing fealty over their constituents.

[Sam Royko @SamRoyko]

Congratulations to the @ChicagoBears who have clinched a playoff spot!

[Dalton Wasserman @CFB_Dalton]

REVIEWED AND CONFIRMED!!!

Caleb Williams' game-winning TD is the FIRST throw this season to earn a +2 on the PFF Grade scale (the highest grade possible)

It is just the 31st throw in PFF history, including preseason and playoffs, to earn a +2

[Chicago Bears @ChicagoBears]

GOOD. BETTER. BEST.

[Chicago Fire FC @ChicagoFire]

Here kitty kitty 🦁 #cf97

[Bulls on CHSN @CHSN_Bulls]

DID THAT JUST HAPPEN!?!?! 🤯

[Sam Royko @SamRoyko]

On November 1st, 2023, we hosted a very similar press conference after releasing the letter below which was supported by organizations across the Greater West Town community. At that press conference, we announced we would hold a meeting for Mayor Johnson to speak to residents of the 1st and 36th Ward about their concerns. Mayor Johnson declined to attend.

Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood, who we were informed would attend in Johnson's stead, was suddenly unavailable the day of the meeting. Since then, our requests have gone unanswered by the Mayor's office, and largely unanswered by the leadership of the 1st Ward.

I don't know if I should be glad or frustrated to see Alderman La Spata is finally at least showing up to press conferences about public safety. Perhaps Alderman La Spata, who has supported, campaigned, and voted with Brandon Johnson, is better positioned to ask the Mayor to do more than simply ignore us. Only time will tell. But we need more than press conferences. We need results.

[Gilbert Villegas @gilbert36ward]

This morning the community and my colleague,⁦@AldermanLaSpata⁩ and I held a press to demand a 12th District satellite office be opened asap! We have seen robberies increase and the community is demanding action. We need the ⁦@ChicagosMayor⁩ to partner with us.

[Sam Royko @SamRoyko]

On November 1st, 2023, we hosted a very similar press conference after releasing the letter below which was supported by organizations across the Greater West Town community. At that press conference, we announced we would hold a meeting for Mayor Johnson to speak to residents of the 1st and 36th Ward about their concerns. Mayor Johnson declined to attend.

Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood, who we were informed would attend in Johnson's stead, was suddenly unavailable the day of the meeting. Since then, our requests have gone unanswered by the Mayor's office, and largely unanswered by the leadership of the 1st Ward.

I don't know if I should be glad or frustrated to see Alderman La Spata is finally at least showing up to press conferences about public safety. Perhaps Alderman La Spata, who has supported, campaigned, and voted with Brandon Johnson, is better positioned to ask the Mayor to do more than simply ignore us. Only time will tell. But we need more than press conferences. We need results.

[Sam Royko @SamRoyko]

I’m a proud Democrat and I don’t think all democrats are responsible for Brandon Johnson and the situation we’re in. However, I do think we need to make sure we’re holding CTU and Chicago DSA accountable. They played a significant role in pushing Johnson and they certainly deserve more scrutiny over their candidate choices and agenda.

[Sam Royko @SamRoyko]

This is incredibly disappointing. I was vocal about my concerns regarding Brandon Johnson during my campaign. But it just keeps getting even worse than I could have imagined.

[Gregory Royal Pratt @royalpratt]

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office accepted gifts including jewelry, handbags and alcohol “on behalf of the city” without public reporting, Inspector General Deborah Witzburg reports. https://t.co/QLrn5VYK77

[Gregory Royal Pratt @royalpratt]

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office accepted gifts including jewelry, handbags and alcohol “on behalf of the city” without public reporting, Inspector General Deborah Witzburg reports. https://t.co/QLrn5VYK77

[Kyle Brandt @KyleBrandt]

Never been more happy to be wrong. Don’t care. New Bears.

[Jacob Infante @jacobinfante24]

The #Bears got the best head coaching candidate since Kyle Shanahan.

I’m actually numb. They made an absolute slam-dunk hire.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Bear down: Chicago is finalizing a deal to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as its next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Bears are getting their man.

[Sam Royko @SamRoyko]

A new chapter. Congratulations again to Cook County State’s Attorney O’Neill Burke!

[Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune]

Democratic State’s Attorney-elect Eileen O’Neill Burke has started tapping outsiders for her transition team. https://t.co/eWfsH3DhyH

[Sam Royko @SamRoyko]

If you haven’t voted, there is still time! Elections can be decided by a thin margin, and have major consequences.

Please don’t let the rain stop you or think your vote doesn’t matter. It’s not just the presidential election that matters but elected positions like the cook county states attorney, judge retention, and the school board which are of critical importance to our county and city.

Get out there and have your voice be heard. As long as you are in line by 7:00 p.m., you are able to cast your ballot.

[Simone Biles @Simone_Biles]

I ALMOST HAD A HEART ATTACK