# ![@royalpratt Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::88263959.png) @royalpratt Gregory Royal Pratt

Gregory Royal Pratt posts on X about preorder, money, in the, raid the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"With [--] of [--] precincts reporting BURKE is just a hair over [--] percent. Will it hold"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1100569811917172736)  2019-02-27T01:34Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Marianne Williamson: "I bring you love.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1144438542816415744)  2019-06-28T02:53Z 39K followers, [--] engagements


"The waves on my Saturday bike down Lake Shore. Cc @_TonyBriscoe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1178017238365999106)  2019-09-28T18:42Z 40.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Im also dogsitting @CTGuild canine Sammy tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1198431093671813121)  2019-11-24T02:40Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Mayor Lori Lightfoot is out talking to the Economic Club of Chicago and she opens with a speech about legendary corrupt alderman Bill Henry whose story was most recently told in @thecitypod by @rsamer. Important to break from past the mayor says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1204227039496159232)  2019-12-10T02:31Z 39.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Ald. Scott Waguespack admonishing Raymond Lopez for saying the word "Damn" during a City Council hearing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1238131015652192264)  2020-03-12T15:53Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Just came to the realization that we journalists will always be on deadline for the next several months"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1240780883629654016)  2020-03-19T23:23Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Major loss for the @chicagotribune. Congratulations @_TonyBriscoe on the new gig @ProPublicaIL. https://www.propublica.org/atpropublica/reporter-tony-briscoe-to-join-propublica-illinois https://www.propublica.org/atpropublica/reporter-tony-briscoe-to-join-propublica-illinois"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1245052266408816640)  2020-03-31T18:16Z 40.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Mayor Lori Lightfoot seems pretty serious about adding a 5th star to Chicago's flag. She just brought it up again during a speech to the Economic Club of Chicago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1260633252374687744)  2020-05-13T18:09Z 39.2K followers, [---] engagements


"For those of you wondering: This is why Mayor Lori Lightfoot told me I could get a haircut just now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1268613470053732354)  2020-06-04T18:39Z 40K followers, [---] engagements


"On the phone with @JeremyGorner talking about very important journalism when he asks if I'm playing video games in the background. I was Super Nintendo -- Mega Man X2. Turns out he's a Sega Genesis guy. Reporting partnership over"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1281417026196701186)  2020-07-10T02:36Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"BREAKING: Trump's Homeland Security Department is making plans to deploy about [---] agents in Chicago this week with the scope of their duty unknown. @chicagotribune with @JeremyGorner https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-dhs-deployment-20200720-dftu5ychwbcxtg4ltarh5qnwma-story.html https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-dhs-deployment-20200720-dftu5ychwbcxtg4ltarh5qnwma-story.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1285235355755651082)  2020-07-20T15:29Z 38.4K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: Mayor Lori Lightfoot plans to remove the controversial statue of Christopher Columbus in Grant Park as soon as Thursday night in part to avoid another high-profile confrontation between police and protesters like the one that happened last week https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-christopher-columbus-statue-grant-park-lori-lightfoot-20200724-2hsbobbt7ndmpmkgyh6vfl7cvq-story.html https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-christopher-columbus-statue-grant-park-lori-lightfoot-20200724-2hsbobbt7ndmpmkgyh6vfl7cvq-story.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1286474639301062657)  2020-07-24T01:33Z 38.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Any day you work with @JeremyGorner is a good day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1316541783669714949)  2020-10-15T00:49Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Election Day lunch with my editor @joebiesk whose face mask is adorned with skulls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1323709142654242818)  2020-11-03T19:30Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Big THANK YOU to @crepeau our @CTGuild president who's leaving that role early next year. We are grateful for Megans service we are encouraged by the strength of our members and we will continue fighting the ghouls at Alden for our journalists our city and our newspapers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1334977335574089729)  2020-12-04T21:46Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Here's a great story @crepeau reported on the antiquated practically Paleozoic era court system https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-outdated-clerk-system-criminal-court-20180208-story.html https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-outdated-clerk-system-criminal-court-20180208-story.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1339971464083202049)  2020-12-18T16:31Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"@dmihalopoulos Might apply to some sitting aldermen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1347257823655325696)  2021-01-07T19:04Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Rooting for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots is one of my character flaws. Tonight: Go Bucs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1358560738609094661)  2021-02-07T23:38Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Yes. Mayor Lightfoot said its not her place to confirm whether the states attorney was accurate then said it was accurate Did Mayor Lightfoot just confirm that the details of the Adam Toledo shooting released in bond court were correct and then say it wasn't her place to confirm or deny whether they were correct Honest question. Did Mayor Lightfoot just confirm that the details of the Adam Toledo shooting released in bond court were correct and then say it wasn't her place to confirm or deny whether they were correct Honest question"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1382753676264099840)  2021-04-15T17:52Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"A Frenchman is calling Chicago the capital of corruption in my mentions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1387894192735723521)  2021-04-29T22:18Z 40K followers, [---] engagements


"I am a Latino reporter @chicagotribune whose interview request was granted for today. However I asked the mayors office to lift its condition on others and when they said no we respectfully canceled. Politicians dont get to choose who covers them. As @chicagosmayor reaches her two year midway point as mayor her spokeswoman says Lightfoot is granting [--] on [--] interviews - only to Black or Brown journalists https://t.co/PAUsacD9Gj As @chicagosmayor reaches her two year midway point as mayor her spokeswoman says Lightfoot is granting [--] on [--] interviews - only to Black or Brown journalists"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1395025840946262017)  2021-05-19T14:37Z 38.4K followers, 38.9K engagements


"Awful. This is what weve been warning about and fighting against: A hedge fund without regard for news gathering and journalists which only hurts communities Alden has canceled the Daily News summer intern program even after four young journalists accepted offers. The hedge fund which seized full control of the paper just a few weeks ago is now targeting the next generation of journalists as it attacks the current one. Alden has canceled the Daily News summer intern program even after four young journalists accepted offers. The hedge fund which seized full control of the paper just a few"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1401594942666035202)  2021-06-06T17:40Z 40K followers, [---] engagements


"@dmihalopoulos yes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1420783402706419718)  2021-07-29T16:28Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"My dad the original Gregory Royal Pratt died last night. He went peacefully after a hard cancer fight. I went to see him in Tennessee over the weekend and am glad I got to tell him I love him. My cousin is raising money for his wife who is a saint. https://www.gofundme.com/f/theprattfamilyfbclid=IwAR3n_2Oq47To-Ll-fhdqyTIq2fRGrufg0TC_Zktmy7XPJXQTd-WY1Y7sCLM https://www.gofundme.com/f/theprattfamilyfbclid=IwAR3n_2Oq47To-Ll-fhdqyTIq2fRGrufg0TC_Zktmy7XPJXQTd-WY1Y7sCLM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1455889216244785159)  2021-11-03T13:26Z 40K followers, [---] engagements


"Frank Zuccarelli was maybe the most powerful figure in Illinois politics that most people don't know. I wrote a string of critical stories about him in 2015/2016 and he invited me for a bus tour of his township where he was truly man of the people. RIP https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-illinois-townships-thornton-zuccarelli-st-0529-20160527-story.html https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-illinois-townships-thornton-zuccarelli-st-0529-20160527-story.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1478113333106683907)  2022-01-03T21:17Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Confusion stems from: Lightfoot and the CTU have a contract governing mask use over the rest of the school year. What's there to deliberate on and announce"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1496235142825877507)  2022-02-22T21:27Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Call me when Vito and Nicks or La Chaparrita get a Michelin star"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1511396001722085378)  2022-04-05T17:31Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"@tracyswartz I'm not sure she's been on the CTA since this ride with Streets Blog. It's rare if it happens whereas Rahm Emanuel used to semi regularly ride the CTA https://chi.streetsblog.org/2019/11/20/get-on-the-bus-discussing-the-fair-ride-hail-tax-with-mayor-lightfoot-on-our-ride-to-work/ https://chi.streetsblog.org/2019/11/20/get-on-the-bus-discussing-the-fair-ride-hail-tax-with-mayor-lightfoot-on-our-ride-to-work/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1519403665248989184)  2022-04-27T19:50Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Aldermen at Mayor Lori Lightfoots re-election announcement: Mitts Harris Curtis Taliaferro Burnett Cardenas. Waguespack also expected. Havent seen others yet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1534317931148058624)  2022-06-07T23:34Z 40K followers, [--] engagements


"Mayor Lori Lightfoot on crime: "Safety on the CTA has improved markedly." There's a decline in violent crime there she said while shootings and homicides are also down from record highs in 2021"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1582455460002955264)  2022-10-18T19:35Z 38.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Federal prosecutors said indicted Ald. Carrie Austin is exaggerating health issues to avoid going to trial on fraud charges saying the FBI recently observed her going about political duties and running daily errands. What a city what a country https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-ald-carrie-austin-health-issues-fraud-trial-prosecutors-response-20221216-ezjbrf36vrdxdefoluvi7xpvci-story.html https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-ald-carrie-austin-health-issues-fraud-trial-prosecutors-response-20221216-ezjbrf36vrdxdefoluvi7xpvci-story.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1603814202166198276)  2022-12-16T18:07Z 39.2K followers, 23.9K engagements


"Paul Vallas won't defend himself from Brandon Johnson. Johnson has accused Vallas of wanting to raise property taxes damaging city and schools' pensions not wanting to teach Black history and opposing abortion rights. Vallas only criticized Johnson over COVID school closings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1633631062038310912)  2023-03-09T00:49Z 39.2K followers, 81.4K engagements


"Brandon Johnson who has been vocal supporting defund the police and redirecting resources to fund other programs now says this: I said it was a political goal. I never said it was mine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1635769955529420806)  2023-03-14T22:28Z 39.2K followers, 287.3K engagements


"We asked Mayor Lightfoot for an exit interview any time between March [--] and May [--]. This is her press secretarys response"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1636114657848053760)  2023-03-15T21:18Z 38.4K followers, 241.2K engagements


"Paul Vallas said he rode the CTA downtown to Wrigley Field. Hmm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1641587155033288705)  2023-03-30T23:44Z 39.1K followers, 671.7K engagements


"Chicago Police officers with a history of lying -- rule [--] violations -- get away with it due to failures in the oversight structure Inspector General Deborah Witzburg found in latest report"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1661783236861734934)  2023-06-29T22:01Z 36.5K followers, 16.3K engagements


"Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to combat violence over the Memorial Day weekend includes funding for street outreach workers youth programs and increased police presence across the city staples of previous administrations' efforts to address and prevent shootings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1661806467903619086)  2023-05-25T18:48Z 36.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson released statement on Chicago air quality as wildfire smoke polluted the city: We recommend children teens seniors people with heart or lung disease and individuals who are pregnant avoid strenuous activities and limit their time outdoors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1673719960076533763)  2023-06-27T15:48Z 36.5K followers, 17.9K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson on Supreme Court affirmative action ruling: "This decision will only further divide communities and strain existing inequities in higher education but through those inequities will come opportunities for organizing and excellence in the face of struggle.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1674468421210189835)  2023-06-29T21:35Z 36.5K followers, 15.1K engagements


"NEWS: Theres an investigation into claims of Chicago Police officers having sexual relationships with migrants housed in a West Side police station. @samjcharles reports @chicagotribune"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1677127605621780481)  2023-07-09T02:01Z 36.5K followers, 1.5M engagements


"Forever the best taco in Chicago crispy tripa at La Chaparrita"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1677704301492281345)  2023-07-18T04:18Z 36.5K followers, 37.5K engagements


"@peoplesfabric No. Mayors office still suing the Attorney General to block release"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1678763741851299840)  2023-07-11T13:58Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Chicago Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara leaving Mayor Brandon Johnsons administration the highest-profile voluntary departure yet from Lightfoots Cabinet and one of the most well respected people in previous admin. Story @chicagotribune"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1678848769931063296)  2023-07-11T20:35Z 36.5K followers, 56.7K engagements


"My aunt Lydia died Monday night. She was [--] Lydia really would have given you the shirt off her back. She would take my mom around Chicago when she first came to America in the 1980s. When family needed food or housing she would always open her door. RIP. Pictured bottom right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1679193487072165890)  2023-07-13T00:04Z 36.5K followers, 10.1K engagements


"Mayor Johnsons office with a statement about Chicagos severe weather and flooding: To assist with moving water into the wastewater system please do not use extra water to shower do laundry or dishes while experiencing storm conditions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1679245104584830976)  2023-07-12T21:43Z 36.5K followers, 40.6K engagements


"NEWS: The finalists for Chicago Police superintendent are CPD Chief Larry Snelling CPD Chief Angel Novalez and Madison Wisconsin Chief of Police Shon Barnes. Mayor Brandon Johnson will make final choice. With @samjcharles @chicagotribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-superintendent-search-finalists-20230714-ojxcvnnswvac7ikkcr6jljz5cu-story.html http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-superintendent-search-finalists-20230714-ojxcvnnswvac7ikkcr6jljz5cu-story.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1679645153206870016)  2023-07-14T00:13Z 38.3K followers, 65.4K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson on plow the sidewalks potential cost: Whats the cost to the city of Chicago when seniors cant get out of their homes in winter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1681762124039585792)  2023-07-19T22:40Z 36.5K followers, 87.4K engagements


"Push to build more CO2 pipelines and store vast amounts of the gas underground in Illinois raises alarms about safety regulations a very important story by @nschoenberg and only in @chicagotribune"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1683203344368558081)  2023-07-24T00:52Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Asked why he didnt go to national Night Out police evens Mayor Johnson says his schedule is so full some people think theres a body double doing some of his appearances. Then he indicates thats a joke dont tweet that. Says hes in community every day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1686801726156795914)  2023-08-02T18:10Z 36.5K followers, 61.8K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizes reporter for referring to South Loop incidents as mob actions. Says its not appropriate to call children baby Capones"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1686803262123503639)  2023-08-02T18:16Z 36.5K followers, 393.1K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson says hes assembling a dream team comparing it to the Boston Celtics with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1686805732807614464)  2023-08-02T18:26Z 36.5K followers, 29.3K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson says he appreciates patience for his administration but notes A brothers working. Every day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1686808205387513860)  2023-08-02T18:52Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"DJ Casper Chicago native and 'Cha Cha Slide' creator dies at [--] after cancer battle. His song played everywhere even the Olympics. Even if I live to be [---] Ill remember the tune. Rest in peace"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1688767259034976256)  2023-08-08T04:21Z 36.5K followers, 44.3K engagements


"Metra took its board members on a train ride to a monthly meeting. It cost the agency more than $10000 as the agency spent half of that on private security for some bizarre reason. @srfreish with a nice scoop"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1688896995824418816)  2023-08-08T12:56Z 36.5K followers, 132.4K engagements


"City Hall just gave me some April texts for Mayor Lightfoot and this really encompasses the post-election sulk: No I will not be in attendance. Its better that you all enjoy yourselves without my presence.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1689399785952784384)  2023-08-09T22:14Z 36.5K followers, 49.8K engagements


"Chicago Board of Health asks Mayor Brandon Johnson to keep Dr. Allison Arwady in her job: Its not political. The board appointed by Lightfoot made the decision to send him a letter today. @byaliceyin with the report"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1689796202751991809)  2023-08-11T00:29Z 36.5K followers, 16.2K engagements


"NEWS: Mayor Brandon Johnson fires Dr Allison Arwady a day after public health board spoke about keeping her. A popular figure in public health through COVID she often clashed with progressives over health protocols and reopening the mental health clinics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1690137331762601984)  2023-08-11T23:05Z 36.5K followers, 253.9K engagements


"She also was a driving force behind COVID vaccine mandates drawing ire from the FOP and other conservative organizations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1690138657900896256)  2023-08-11T23:10Z 39K followers, 16.7K engagements


"Replacing Arwady will not be easy. A lot of public health professionals wont want to follow in her footsteps under the circumstances. But important to have someone good there. What Johnson does next will be interesting and important for his agenda"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1690143307488530434)  2023-08-11T23:29Z 36.5K followers, 32K engagements


"I am now subscribing to the Marion County Record and recommend you do too in support of the newspaper after this disturbing apparent attack on its mission and the First Amendment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1690383982997680128)  2023-08-12T15:25Z 36.5K followers, 20.5K engagements


"This dude just sideswiped two parked cars at North and Clark pulled into the BP station where he used a squeegee to clean off the side of the truck that hit the cars then drove north on Clark Street"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1690512631881162752)  2023-08-12T23:56Z 36.5K followers, 102.1K engagements


"Eric Reinhart apologizes for misrepresenting the completion of a PhD on my personal website for a period in Summer [----]. Says he was not to his knowledge formal candidate for public health chief but has been helping recruit folk he thinks would be good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1690877705313517568)  2023-08-14T00:07Z 36.5K followers, 30.5K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson is putting Tupac Shakur and Allison Arwady in the same sentence. Dang this Monday is already lit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1691161285587582976)  2023-08-14T18:54Z 36K followers, 47.7K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson following in the footsteps of Mayors Daley/Emanuel/Lightfoot in using Jim Franczek as labor negotiator another example of the way he has so far governed middle of the road rather than progressive firebrand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1691442132882522112)  2023-08-15T13:30Z 36.5K followers, 44K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnsons appeals to be a mayor for all of Chicago may be expanding his base but some progressives worry his early efforts lack boldness. A very good story by @MariahWoelfel and @Tessa_Weinberg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1693644184157081989)  2023-08-21T15:20Z 36.5K followers, 30.2K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson's outward optimism belies potential problems swirling underneath and a broad array of political challenges on the horizon. Cabinet vacancies expensive plans and entrenched problems loom. Story with @byaliceyin and @ad_quig"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1694336299358949508)  2023-08-23T13:10Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"I encourage everyone to read our story @chicagotribune on Mayor Johnsons [---] days and also the full interview which we posted and think says a lot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1694394711971189064)  2023-08-23T17:02Z 36.5K followers, 22.8K engagements


"This Republican debate is like watching the Chicago debates if any of the candidates actually mixed it up with JaMal Green"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1694535203333534042)  2023-08-24T02:20Z 36.5K followers, 35.2K engagements


"Mayor Lightfoot used to complain often about Kia especially being unresponsive to issues with its cars being easily hacked a legit issue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1694901033145700752)  2023-08-25T02:34Z 36.5K followers, 56.3K engagements


"I understand where youre coming from @SeanMMorrison but if the companies are putting in substandard safety devices as alleged while advertising a better product and ignoring the problems it causes as alleged thats a legitimate issue too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1695101038594777121)  2023-08-25T15:49Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson ask feds to fast-track work authorization for migrants; aldermen advance new housing for asylum seekers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1696256901233705188)  2023-08-28T20:22Z 36.5K followers, 41.2K engagements


"Got my first batch of text messages from Mayor Johnson and City Hall. He is a Yo guy. His office also misspelled @Andrefor40th last name and theres a very wholesome note from William Hall there too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1696622479739875712)  2023-08-29T20:34Z 36.5K followers, 116.4K engagements


"This is a great story about the Port of Chicago and a stunning example of how Illinois leaders at all levels have been bad stewards of our environmental and economic resources"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1697239756097064979)  2023-08-31T13:27Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This is so Chicago: A suburban woman owns a bunch of vacant lots on the South and West Side which she allegedly doesn't maintain. A local alderman Jason Ervin acknowledges that he hits her up for money but claims he doesn't know what she does"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1697257722402754772)  2023-08-31T14:39Z 36.5K followers, 55.4K engagements


"Heath Freeman Randall Smith Marshall Anstandig all people making big money damaging local communities and our democracy. Good on the family for calling it out; sing it from the mountaintops"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1697335775010889901)  2023-08-31T19:49Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Chicago still struggling with the newly arriving migrants. This photo of a makeshift shelter by @mandophotos at OHare tells the story. So does our latest in-depth report with dozens of interviews and review of hundreds of pages of records @chicagotribune"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1697947358862909939)  2023-09-02T12:19Z 36.5K followers, 20.9K engagements


"Mayor Lightfoot teaching press relations is an arsonist teaching fire safety"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1698724532607934734)  2023-09-04T15:47Z 36.5K followers, 66K engagements


"There are good things Lightfoot can talk about with COVID vaccine equity efforts especially. But media relations No way. The early days Thats Gov Pritzkers domain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1698727801103266024)  2023-09-04T16:00Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"NEWS: Melissa Conyears-Ervin used gov workers to plan daughters bday party repeatedly misused taxpayer resources and tried to leverage BMO deposits to help get a mortgage for husband landlord according to letter city fought for years to keep secret"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1699043191398297604)  2023-09-05T12:53Z 36.3K followers, 221.9K engagements


"Conyears-Ervin allegedly threatened staff: they should not care if her plans are illegal since the only way they could lose their jobs is if she fires them they "will be walking the fuck up out of here" and "this is her fucking office and her vision""  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1699043854962327609)  2023-09-05T12:56Z 36.5K followers, 16K engagements


"I fought the city for years to get this letter. AG Raoul determined it was public; Mayor Lightfoot sued Raoul to stop it; Mayor Johnson let it go out. Kudos Mary Richardson-Lowry for doing the right thing. But I never stop chasing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1699045701563375834)  2023-09-05T13:03Z 36.5K followers, 34.8K engagements


"One other point to be clear: Its not just a letter. It was a threatened lawsuit by high-ranking aides that the city paid $100000 to make go away and hide from the taxpayers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1699085223336558842)  2023-09-05T15:40Z 36.5K followers, 12K engagements


"City Board of Ethics and IG have known of these issues since late [----] and we havent seen boo in public since. Would a city charter fix that Just wondering 🙃"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1699090956346109966)  2023-09-05T16:03Z 36.5K followers, 12K engagements


"As @byaliceyin points out: This was not on public schedule and I dont think there were any public statements or pronouncements about it except a tweet after. If something wasnt covered ask your team if they did outreach. This isnt a blame the media situation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1699226621243212090)  2023-09-06T01:02Z 36.5K followers, 25.1K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson lambasted critics who have said hes off to slow start as mayor arguing that hes being held to a different standard as a Black man and reiterating his vow to chart a different path than his predecessors. @byaliceyin reports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1699577685268156848)  2023-09-07T00:17Z 36.5K followers, 62.2K engagements


"Some Chicago aldermen want to loosen rules to allow off-duty cops to moonlight at bars and liquor stores. That could potentially increase the city's liability as cops already get into significant trouble off-duty that comes back on city according to DOJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1700154059993264170)  2023-09-08T14:28Z 36.3K followers, 37.3K engagements


"NEWS: The Chicago Ethics Board will examine allegations against Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin on Monday a move thats likely to end with a referral to the IG for investigation tho its unclear what will happen. Update on our scoop this week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1700170396585124043)  2023-09-08T15:33Z 36.5K followers, 16.6K engagements


"Personal news: I am joining the @chicagotribune investigative team. Covering City Hall the past five years has been an honor and privilege. I feel good about the work Ive done to inform expose and entertain but its time for a new adventure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1701271757431124401)  2023-09-11T16:29Z 36.5K followers, 48.2K engagements


"Mayor Johnson released a letter detailing allegations of misconduct against Ald. Ervin's wife the city treasurer. Ervin is Johnson's budget chair. How their relationship continues going forward will be worth watching closely"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1701333639148003475)  2023-09-11T20:35Z 36.5K followers, 25K engagements


"NEWS: Mayor Brandon Johnson has started a group to explore the possibility of a municipally owned grocery store in Chicago a city with vast stretches on South and West Side without good shopping options"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1702051537260871843)  2023-09-13T20:08Z 36.5K followers, 978K engagements


"Our story on Mayor Johnson exploring the possibility of a city-owned grocery store an idea long supported by activists to provide relief for neighborhoods without good shopping options but that could run into stiff economic headwinds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1702091244002848935)  2023-09-13T22:45Z 36.5K followers, 21.3K engagements


"Mayor Johnsons administration is still turning over Lightfoot era emails including this one about wanting a homeless camp eyesore cleaned up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1702499021678342607)  2023-09-15T01:46Z 36.5K followers, 25.1K engagements


"Mayor Johnson has been pretty quiet about his plans for trading taxes and other plans opposed by big business. But concerns remain behind the scenes. @isiscarol14 with @Bloomberg has a story looking at the situation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1703793745592770761)  2023-09-18T15:30Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"NEWS: Investigators with Chicagos inspector general seized computers from the treasurers City Hall offices last week as part of an investigation into allegations of misconduct against Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin the Tribune has learned. http://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-city-treasurer-ig-computers-seized-20230918-ndlgpv5eyrfhtomkcxxbuma6fe-story.html http://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-city-treasurer-ig-computers-seized-20230918-ndlgpv5eyrfhtomkcxxbuma6fe-story.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1703849470197105008)  2023-09-18T19:12Z 39K followers, 41.5K engagements


"NEWS: Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin acknowledges approaching bank about loan for husbands landlord but said she didnt think she did anything wrong as she ramps up damage control efforts ahead of potential congressional run"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1705314615343698281)  2023-09-22T20:14Z 36.5K followers, 19K engagements


"I may refer to editors as the journalism experts sometimes when theyre getting on my nerves. But the truth is were fortunate @chicagotribune to have an excellent editing crew and I appreciate @chasejohn for all his good work on behalf of readers especially past couple weeks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1705600813882593594)  2023-09-23T15:11Z 36.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Taylor Swift flag on Northwest Side"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1705698394436407479)  2023-09-23T21:39Z 36.5K followers, [---] engagements


"This Bears game is looking like the latest Saw movie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1706062045647434120)  2023-09-24T21:44Z 39K followers, [----] engagements


"U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has $13 million in war chest far more than any other Illinois congressman. Little known to the public hes an ambitious congressman believed to be angling to take Durbins seat if he retires. @_johnbyrne with a profile"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1706307927504507055)  2023-09-25T14:01Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Judge finds two police officers not guilty in on-duty Pilsen shooting. It's crazy that any cop ever takes a jury trial when the high-profile bench trials almost always end with acquittals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1707469987173032034)  2023-09-28T18:59Z 36.5K followers, 25.9K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnsons plan to pour roughly $100 million more a year into programs for homeless services relies on an often-overlooked tax that has generated inconsistent proceeds for decades. @ad_quig with a great story on how and whether it might work"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1708114425201197383)  2023-09-30T13:39Z 36.5K followers, 91.5K engagements


"Armed robbery crews sweep city as Chicago police task forces struggle with brazen crimes a really good in depth report @chicagotribune about an alarming ongoing escalation in stickups even as shootings have gone down"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1708506107860115604)  2023-10-01T15:36Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Our beautiful city"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1710452321920954565)  2023-10-07T00:29Z 36.5K followers, 10K engagements


"United Working Families backed Mayor Brandon Johnson. Kennedy Bartley its 28-year-old leader is tasked with leveraging unprecedented access to City Hall. A great behind the scenes story by @MariahWoelfel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1711737795578921215)  2023-10-10T13:37Z 36.5K followers, 11.3K engagements


"NEWS: City Hall made extraordinary deal to silence whistleblowers alleging misconduct against Melissa Conyears-Ervin. Theres a non disparagement clause in the settlement which they didnt do in [--] other cases w city workers. My latest @chicagotribune"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1712086573821378998)  2023-10-11T12:43Z 36.5K followers, 28.7K engagements


"Wow: Illinois comptrollers office employee fired over antisemitic comments in online exchange including Hitler should have eradicated all of you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1715171253311484032)  2023-10-20T01:01Z 36.3K followers, 770.3K engagements


"Journalism jobs: @chicagotribune seeks a City Hall reporter a political writer focused on DNC and national coverage in addition to competitive elections and federal races and an education editor. Join @byaliceyin @ad_quig on Chicago politics email pjurik@chicagotribune.com"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1717659286631784533)  2023-10-26T21:47Z 36.3K followers, 28.9K engagements


"Johnsons team keeps his rare one on one interviews short and schedules relatively few news conferences compared with first two years of Lightfoot and Emanuel. People deserve to hear more from their mayor and our job as reporters is always to demand answers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1717916178188738631)  2023-10-27T14:48Z 36.3K followers, 84.6K engagements


"It may be time to defund City Council"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1719411020030972356)  2023-10-31T17:48Z 36.4K followers, 35.6K engagements


"Freezing temperatures uncertainty and concern among migrants living outside Chicago police stations: "How are we going to survive winter here" The city's crisis and government failures are about to be highlighted and exacerbated greatly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1719730111321108832)  2023-11-01T14:56Z 36.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I see City Hall got goofier since I left"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1720193183512965317)  2023-11-02T21:36Z 36.3K followers, [----] engagements


"NEWS: Calumet City mayor/state rep Thaddeus Jones is ticketing @DailySouthtown reporter @hanksanders_ for hampering public employees with questions. Yes hampering. Heres our story on this matter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1720216443663331372)  2023-11-02T23:08Z 36K followers, 54.3K engagements


"Chicago City Hall is in a real state of disarray as Mayor Brandon Johnsons flood leader resigns his position after ugly accusations from colleagues. Johnson adds two big holes to his administration at a time City Council is rocked by racial tensions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1721521726985511335)  2023-11-06T13:35Z 36.1K followers, 59.4K engagements


"Catholic Charities in Chicago is trying to help with the migrant crisis by housing and providing resources. Catholic Charities in Texas is contributing by sending migrants here with no coordination and winter coming. Strong story by @nellbsalzman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1723702827166343328)  2023-11-12T14:02Z 36.5K followers, 33.4K engagements


"Theres a lot of heartache in this @chicagotribune story about migrant families journeying back to Venezuela and leaving Chicago amid the crisis as they realize America isnt the welcoming home of prosperity they thought"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1723704631790899488)  2023-11-12T14:09Z 36.3K followers, 137K engagements


"Personal news: My book is on preorder Put in for your copy today. The City Is Up for Grabsis a must-read for anyone who cares about Chicago and the future of Americas greatest cities. @mckaycoppins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1724079664799383779)  2023-11-13T14:59Z 36.5K followers, 85.8K engagements


"Bring Chicago Home proposal aims to boost funding for homeless services. A similar measure in LA slowed real estate sales. Good story by @brianrogal about BCH featuring interviews with Johnson admin and real estate community"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1726242603224690755)  2023-11-19T14:14Z 36.5K followers, 23K engagements


"The Burke raid and subsequent charges changed 2019s mayoral race. Have always wondered whether anything obtained in the raids made a difference in trial/charges; seems not. End result probably ends up same since he got charged in January but the avalanche starts later"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1729898824259276912)  2023-11-29T16:23Z 36.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnsons mental health plan in Chicago starts small but carries big political implications a smart story by our own @JakeSheridan_"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1731690265373516278)  2023-12-04T15:01Z 36.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Yes I do think about writing a sequel to "The City is Up for Grabs" about the Johnson administration thank you for asking. While you're here please preorder my current book if you haven't already"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1732190892151263396)  2023-12-06T00:11Z 36.4K followers, 11.7K engagements


"The CPS resolution is an idealistic idea and not much more at this point. It could be big changes small changes smart changes dumb changes we wont know until they actually do something but these reporters are the ones to follow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1735820607642615815)  2023-12-16T00:34Z 36.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Iris Martinezs reelection bid is being helped by contributions from dozens of her government employees many of whom donated within months of receiving raises from Martinez in their publicly funded jobs. Story by @ad_quig"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1736390006585905215)  2023-12-17T14:16Z 36.5K followers, 25.1K engagements


"Not good: City Hall has lost all communication about migrant drop offs since new penalties as an interesting idea takes a counterproductive turn. @nellbsalzman reports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1736395548922454030)  2023-12-17T14:38Z 36.5K followers, 49.2K engagements


"Former CPS CEO Janice Jackson swings hard against idea of taking away school choice in Chicago: This is one of the most inequitable anti-Black policy actions anyone can take. @janicejackson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1737114976454943171)  2023-12-19T14:17Z 36.3K followers, 37.3K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson has been going around town quipping that he plans to be mayor for [--] years longer than each Daley. @byaliceyin has a thorough story on the bumpy first seven months of Johnsons term"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1741469539836031478)  2023-12-31T14:41Z 36.5K followers, 71.8K engagements


"The Tribunes @AlysaGuffeyNews with a good story about crazy crash and grabs in Chicago which so far tend to go unpunished and do enormous damage to businesses"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1741983405686800552)  2024-01-02T00:43Z 36.5K followers, 65.5K engagements


"You know it's a riveting hearing when the court reporter announces her email is a silly one made by her son and it's a reference to Michael Jackson's THRILLA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1742655187133640816)  2024-01-03T21:12Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"NEWS: Mayor Brandon Johnsons administration fired three Lightfoot holdovers after they complained about being mistreated then tossed them on a do not hire list. Our story on staff controversy with @byaliceyin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1744358868489015563)  2024-01-08T14:02Z 36.6K followers, 45.1K engagements


"Aaron Rodgers is the Steve Carlton of the NFL. (Throwback to one of my all-time favorite sports profiles.)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1744823283059499393)  2024-01-09T20:47Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"The steam coming off Lake Michigan is incredible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1746558053552378246)  2024-01-14T15:41Z 39.1K followers, 83K engagements


"The Chicago Tribune Guild is stepping out for lunch to highlight our fight for a fair contract. Its been five years. Time for Alden to step up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1747690192213807379)  2024-01-17T18:39Z 36.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I'm sure Lori Lightfoot's staff wanted to shove me sometimes and Rahm Emanuel's guy called me the skunk at the garden party but you can't put your hands on folks full stop and @ChicagosMayor team owes @IanKullgren an apology"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1748393078933639442)  2024-01-19T17:12Z 36.5K followers, 11.1K engagements


"The Chicago Republican Party has a different story: The nature of the event was fully explained to Mr. Vallas. In the last week I was asked to speak at a community forum. Unbeknownst to me it was a GOP fundraiser and my name and likeness was used without my permission to promote the event. I will not be attending the event. In the last week I was asked to speak at a community forum. Unbeknownst to me it was a GOP fundraiser and my name and likeness was used without my permission to promote the event. I will not be attending the event"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1750296814429905018)  2024-01-24T23:17Z 36.5K followers, 49.4K engagements


"Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson the progressive mayor who has made housing justice a centerpiece of his political life is threatening to evict migrants into the winter on February [--]. A group of aldermen sent a letter challenging the policy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1750668906820202892)  2024-01-25T23:56Z 36.5K followers, 18.1K engagements


"Illinois and Chicago saw more mass shootings than any other state and city over the past decade @ClaireMalon and @samjcharles report in insightful @chicagotribune Sunday story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1751621290857783478)  2024-01-28T15:00Z 36.5K followers, 32.3K engagements


"Great book by Chicago treasure @KathleenMRooney A new novel tells the story behind the Museum of Science and Industrys iconic Fairy Castle. https://t.co/gykBHBBenx https://t.co/qd9lc3ymkJ A new novel tells the story behind the Museum of Science and Industrys iconic Fairy Castle. https://t.co/gykBHBBenx https://t.co/qd9lc3ymkJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1751968193348853824)  2024-01-29T13:59Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"The progressive mayor continues with highly restrictive security including for reporters who have been hassled recently with demands they not bring backpacks () and now are being hassled just getting up to the meetings they attend every month Trying to pass through the city hall lobby Not allowed today. Police have already set up a checkpoint only allowing city staff to pass. Public here for the meeting are being herded through the entrance on Washington. Tried to get up as a member of the press and was denied. Trying to pass through the city hall lobby Not allowed today. Police have already"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1752699899915956607)  2024-01-31T14:26Z 36.5K followers, 27.8K engagements


"NEWS: The @chicagotribune newsroom is walking out on strike tomorrow alongside Alden Tribune journalists across the country in our fight for a fair contract. DONT read the paper or website tomorrow. We will rally in the morning at [---] W Grand Avenue. Chicago Tribune journalists are going on strike for [--] hours tomorrow for the first time in history. @CTGuild has bargained for a fair contract since [----]. Alden responded by offering functional pay cuts & fewer benefits despite the Trib's profits. We're done playing games. https://t.co/6bhslFCMP5 Chicago Tribune journalists are going on strike"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1752773723348689162)  2024-01-31T19:19Z 36.5K followers, 84K engagements


"As reporters we dont want to be the story. But were going on strike because our companys owners are awful and refuse to bargain in good faith. Almost [---] reporters from Chicago to Orlando protesting Alden Global Capital. And youre damn right theres more where that came from"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1752831055634047065)  2024-01-31T23:07Z 36.5K followers, 13.2K engagements


"Today @chicagotribune reporters are on strike Show solidarity: DO NOT click on stories at DO NOT engage with Trib social media DO NOT open and engage with Trib emails and news alerts Thursday. Respect our picket line by not crossing the click it line"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1753050843811647615)  2024-02-01T13:41Z 36.6K followers, 16.7K engagements


"Thank you @Suntimes for your coverage of our strike https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2024/1/31/24057349/chicago-tribune-staff-strike-reporters-thursday-alden-global-capital-newsguild-cwa https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2024/1/31/24057349/chicago-tribune-staff-strike-reporters-thursday-alden-global-capital-newsguild-cwa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1753054082296599003)  2024-02-01T13:53Z 39.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The Alden monster #tribuneonstrike"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1753088951286485088)  2024-02-01T16:12Z 36.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Im disappointed in my @chicagotribune which has historically taken pride in covering news involving the paper. Looks like our editors chose to ignore yesterdays historic strike. Thats a real shame. Heres a great story in @Suntimes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1753412665022587117)  2024-02-02T13:38Z 36.6K followers, 43.6K engagements


"The fact is: @chicagotribune reporters organized with [---] colleagues around the country for a historic walkout. We demand a fair contract. We are tired of the companys games and disrespect. And management cant ignore whats happening at our newspapers even if they try"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1753413944717332504)  2024-02-02T13:43Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This @RealLunchables is a real let down 😔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1753636645729968311)  2024-02-03T04:28Z 36.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This Rock / Roman / Cody backlash is sufferin succotash son I personally dont see Cody Rhodes as a top star but other fans do and WWE has badly mishandled this story. See @LuisRAgostini I can be nice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1754225469975650748)  2024-02-04T19:28Z 36.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Belt Junction is a notorious bottleneck. Fixing it could increase rail capacity but benefits to South Side residents could be mixed fascinating important story by John Lippert and @srfreish"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1754254766102778261)  2024-02-04T21:25Z 36.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The Jewish United Fund is out with a full page ad in @chicagotribune criticizing Mayor Brandon Johnson over ceasefire resolution and CPS protests"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1754257246748360738)  2024-02-04T21:34Z 36.6K followers, 41.1K engagements


"Interesting to see Arne Duncan at a Clayton Harris fundraiser. He caught a lot of heat from progressives over Paul Vallas mayoral endorsement now he's moving left with this one I stopped by a fundraiser and panel in support of Clayton Harris III for Cook County States Attorney. We can move forward in a way that improves safety and justice in ur county and city. Vote for Harris on March 19th https://t.co/ZyQJWLl2n9 I stopped by a fundraiser and panel in support of Clayton Harris III for Cook County States Attorney. We can move forward in a way that improves safety and justice in ur county and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1754331603696832631)  2024-02-05T02:30Z 36.6K followers, 19K engagements


"Got a shipment of The City is Up for Grabs available April [--] in bookstores everywhere preorder today. I promise it will be a fun and substantive read"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1754596327005073685)  2024-02-05T20:02Z 36.6K followers, 14.2K engagements


"Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she's going to write a book about her time in office during a stop at the University of Michigan today. In the meantime you can preorder mine on her four years in office which is out April [--] 👇 Personal news: My book is on preorder Put in for your copy today. The City Is Up for Grabsis a must-read for anyone who cares about Chicago and the future of Americas greatest cities. @mckaycoppins https://t.co/AHpj1t7bNH Personal news: My book is on preorder Put in for your copy today. The City Is Up for Grabsis a must-read for anyone who cares about Chicago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1754634623101923699)  2024-02-05T22:34Z 36.6K followers, 20.6K engagements


"Former Mayor Lightfoot also said the city projected its hopes onto her and then some folks woke up and went like Wait she's black. She's a woman and she's a lesbian. Whoa whoa whoa whoa how did that happen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1754642817870086297)  2024-02-05T23:07Z 36.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Our editors @chicagotribune ran a story about a protest over an editorial which is fine thats legit news. But it underscores what a fundamentally rotten decision it was to skip coverage of a historic newsroom strike Im disappointed in my @chicagotribune which has historically taken pride in covering news involving the paper. Looks like our editors chose to ignore yesterdays historic strike. Thats a real shame. Heres a great story in @Suntimes https://t.co/2PdPxW5Hbf Im disappointed in my @chicagotribune which has historically taken pride in covering news involving the paper. Looks like our"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1756707896203653521)  2024-02-11T15:52Z 36.6K followers, 11.3K engagements


"I was on @NPR this morning with @davidfolkenflik talking about newspaper union strikes. Aldens comment was bizarre yes we support the company receiving more revenue we just dont them hoarding every dime and screwing our newsroom and readers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1757750675864220007)  2024-02-14T12:56Z 36.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Love this story: Tiffany Brooks-Lawrence and her husband of [--] years Michael Lawrence had their first date at a White Castle on the West Side in [----]. On Saturday Brooks-Lawrence celebrated her bridal shower at her favorite restaurant chain in Berwyn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1757810905327206454)  2024-02-14T16:55Z 36.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Jesus this is brutal. Johnsons admin told us we could have [--] minutes with him for [---] days then on fly dropped it to 10; the media relations problem continues and this one is worse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1760104250640589148)  2024-02-21T00:48Z 36.7K followers, 177.1K engagements


"Grateful to the many folks who have preordered my book The City is Up for Grabs. Ive heard from many friends old and new enemies frienemies colleagues Chicagoans and folks around the country available April [--] preorder now links to various sellers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1761088079660527624)  2024-02-23T17:58Z 36.7K followers, [----] engagements


"I cant believe the extent to which weve allowed City Hall to be closed to access from the public because of what Vague concerns over protests Undefined safety issues Whims first from Lightfoot then Johnson You cant come without checking with cops first used to be open"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1762220612674613298)  2024-02-26T20:58Z 36.7K followers, 37.2K engagements


"Happy two year anniversary to this tweet. I tell the story of what set Lightfoot off in "The City is Up for Grabs" available April [--] preorder now :) A colleague sent me this [----] email from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. I could teach a journalism class about it. https://t.co/ps2GLOK6lE A colleague sent me this [----] email from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. I could teach a journalism class about it. https://t.co/ps2GLOK6lE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1762867041302708591)  2024-02-28T15:47Z 36.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Gonna lock some of the angry responders in this monstrosity seen on my neighborhood walk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1763748455204139204)  2024-03-02T02:09Z 36.7K followers, [----] engagements


"My book is out in exactly one month. If you cant tell Im excited. You can (should) preorder now at Book Shop Barnes and Noble or Amazon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1763956326852387206)  2024-03-02T15:55Z 36.7K followers, 20.3K engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson endorses Danny Davis for reelection over Kina Collins and Melissa Conyears-Ervin. MCE husband is Johnson budget chair. Which didnt stop mayor from dropping frivolous fight to protect her from misconduct allegations. Awkward https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/09/05/chicago-treasurer-accused-of-misconduct-and-ethical-violations-in-letter-city-kept-secret-for-years/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/09/05/chicago-treasurer-accused-of-misconduct-and-ethical-violations-in-letter-city-kept-secret-for-years/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1764644866967978321)  2024-03-04T13:31Z 39.1K followers, 35.1K engagements


"Hydrogen the most abundant element on earth could be key to fighting climate change but only if private companies local communities and the federal government can agree on how to regulate it. In depth reporting @chicagotribune @karina_atkins_"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1766256552057430108)  2024-03-09T00:15Z 36.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The @chicagotribune is running an excerpt from my book tomorrow. Much appreciated. You can preorder The City is Up for Grabs: How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Led and Lost a City in Crisis wherever you buy books"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1766471663770628366)  2024-03-09T14:30Z 36.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Read@chicagotribune excerpt from "The City is Up for Grabs: How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Led and Lost a City in Crisis. They wont burn my city down a look behind the scenes at [----] riots and MLL City Hall. Check it out and preorder"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1766810878115041494)  2024-03-10T12:58Z 36.9K followers, 143.9K engagements


"ICYMI: The @chicagotribune published an excerpt from my book detailing 2020s civil unrest. Give it a read and preorder now book available April [--]. Also commissioned art related to some scenes including from the riots"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1767171987225358711)  2024-03-11T12:53Z 36.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Paul Vallas is now heading a new political committee with Juan Rangel as treasurer. So a candidate whos suing a former close aide over hundreds of thousands of dollars in the last committee is teaming with someone banned from bond offerings by SEC to raise political dollars"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1767263621132763203)  2024-03-11T18:57Z 36.8K followers, 15.7K engagements


"The race to succeed Anne Burke convicted Ald. Ed Burkes wife on the IL Supreme Court has become a Black versus brown race as often happens in this state and town. @oliviaolanderr with a deep dive on the electoral battle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1767566849397469643)  2024-03-12T15:02Z 36.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The City is Up for Grabs is the #1 new release in local U.S. politics. Preorder now on Amazon/Bookshop/B&N or your local bookstore will be our official April [--] https://www.amazon.com/City-Up-Grabs-Chicago-Lightfoot/dp/1641605995/ref=zg_m_bsnr_g_5571282011_m_sccl_1/140-7564021-1895227psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/City-Up-Grabs-Chicago-Lightfoot/dp/1641605995/ref=zg_m_bsnr_g_5571282011_m_sccl_1/140-7564021-1895227psc=1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1769831012366696602)  2024-03-18T20:59Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Its so cool to see folks receiving their books preorder The City is Up for Grabs from your local bookstore and youll probably get it before Amazon buyers. I tried to write a book that is entertaining and substantive and I do think I succeeded Thank you for the next read @PilsenCommBooks @royalpratt https://t.co/EcyC84avfb Thank you for the next read @PilsenCommBooks @royalpratt https://t.co/EcyC84avfb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1770932473783800084)  2024-03-21T21:56Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Meanwhile some folks who should know better are making fools of themselves on Chicago Twitter tonight I understand tensions are high. Along with dozens of volunteers lawyers & retired judges on Team Eileen I've been on-site since Wednesday watching the vote count process. We've seen problems with communicating not counting. Let's please be patient while the process continues. I understand tensions are high. Along with dozens of volunteers lawyers & retired judges on Team Eileen I've been on-site since Wednesday watching the vote count process. We've seen problems with communicating not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1771712274555711846)  2024-03-24T01:34Z 36.9K followers, 29K engagements


"Stopped in to the excellent @UnabridgedBooks to sign copies of The City is Up for Grabs. Support local books preorder now or stop in to your favorite bookstore (most are getting them shipped early)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1773085869483708868)  2024-03-27T20:33Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CTU President Jesse Sharkey at the end of the Chicago Teachers Union [----] strike via my book The City is Up for Grabs (available for sale and preorder now online and in stores) https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-city-is-up-for-grabs-how-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-led-and-lost-a-city-in-crisis-gregory-royal-pratt/20193715 https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-city-is-up-for-grabs-how-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-led-and-lost-a-city-in-crisis-gregory-royal-pratt/20193715"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1773421691680526499)  2024-03-28T18:47Z 37.1K followers, 189.8K engagements


"City is Up for Grabs nugget: I scooped Mayor Lightfoots plan to remove Columbus statue downtown in the middle of the night and our story breaking the news allowed folks to watch it happen in real-time. Her COS called me next AM and joked that I ruined their Meigs Field moment [--] years ago https://t.co/JDe5xm506n [--] years ago https://t.co/JDe5xm506n"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1774455490694541655)  2024-03-31T15:15Z 37.1K followers, 21.8K engagements


"Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot wouldnt talk to me for THE CITY IS UP FOR GRABS. I wouldve liked to sit down in detail. But that doesnt mean I blindsided her or wrote the book using voodoo mystic powers. We did it the old fashioned way. A short thread on my reporting for this book"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1775636571892441430)  2024-04-03T21:28Z 37.1K followers, 77K engagements


"Folks there is THE CITY IS UP FOR GRABS cake and buttons. Buy the book"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1775862176017727512)  2024-04-04T12:25Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Thank you University Club for having me with Paris Schutz to discuss THE CITY IS UP FOR GRABS in front of a packed house"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1776232674794811666)  2024-04-05T12:57Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Heres Lori Lightfoot David Brown and Kim Foxx after Lightfoot criticized Browns crime strategies and he vented to the prosecutor a real insight into why she kept him around via The City is Up for Grabs (available in bookstores everywhere and Amazon)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1776248095283524076)  2024-04-05T13:58Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements


"A request: If you read and enjoy THE CITY IS UP FOR GRABS please give it a review on Goodreads and/or Amazon. Id greatly appreciate you taking the time and it would be quite helpful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1776629158073729422)  2024-04-06T15:12Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements


"THE CITY IS UP FOR GRABS is also available as an audiobook. Hat tip @claudiamorell for highlighting this incredible reading of the OFFICE TIME email. Buy the book now from bookstores or Audible/Amazon/everywhere audiobooks are sold"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1777327470372388941)  2024-04-08T13:27Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Public affairs porn for civic minded Chicagoans and folks who want to understand the freak show that is Chicago City Hall I feel like Im reading porn right out in public on this flight. (S/o @royalpratt) https://t.co/wj5viGLwX8 I feel like Im reading porn right out in public on this flight. (S/o @royalpratt) https://t.co/wj5viGLwX8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1779625324063457692)  2024-04-14T21:38Z 37.2K followers, 12.4K engagements


"Current and future City is Up for Grabs readers: I will be at @hideoutchicago on Thursday -- there will be copies of the book available and I will sign. It's a great location with some memorable scenes in the book. Hope to see you Blue Thursday 4/18 @hideoutchicago: We talk mayors present and previous with @royalpratt author of a new book on Lori Lightfoot The City Is Up for Grabs; and @bpopetv Pundit of All Things and host of @WCIU's @ontheblockchi. Free for all; RSVP at https://t.co/JCNJQOFeQS. https://t.co/PuCfg6MiNm Blue Thursday 4/18 @hideoutchicago: We talk mayors present and previous"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1780236453022200316)  2024-04-16T14:07Z 37.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Im proud of the @chicagotribunes coverage of the citys Latino community and this is another outstanding story: After [--] years of selling tamales in Chicago an undocumented mother returns to Mexico a snapshot of love sacrifices and hard choices https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/20/after-25-years-of-selling-tamales-in-chicago-a-mother-in-us-illegally-returns-to-mexico-without-her-family/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/20/after-25-years-of-selling-tamales-in-chicago-a-mother-in-us-illegally-returns-to-mexico-without-her-family/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1781722795505770521)  2024-04-20T16:33Z 37.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnsons safety plan is slow out of the gate but mayor vows root causes approach will work. A good overview of City Halls approach to public safety these days @byaliceyin https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/johnson-safety-plan-slow-out-of-gate/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/johnson-safety-plan-slow-out-of-gate/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1782031626433654908)  2024-04-21T13:00Z 37.2K followers, 14K engagements


""Under the right conditions" there may be "significant private investment" in a new White Sox ballpark. The Sox going for another shutout with this statement. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/sports/jerry-reinsdorf-offers-open-wallet-chicago-white-sox-stadiumutm_source=breaking-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20240422&utm_content=article1-readmore#/ https://www.chicagobusiness.com/sports/jerry-reinsdorf-offers-open-wallet-chicago-white-sox-stadiumutm_source=breaking-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20240422&utm_content=article1-readmore#/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1782569353138917483)  2024-04-23T00:37Z 37.3K followers, 23.4K engagements


"BREAKING: The Bears plan for new stadium includes $4.6 billion price tag with about half of it coming from the taxpayers. @chicagotribune scoop https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/skeptics-await-details-of-chicago-bears-lakefront-stadium-plan/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/skeptics-await-details-of-chicago-bears-lakefront-stadium-plan/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1782931428411367671)  2024-04-24T00:35Z 37.4K followers, 1.5M engagements


"Mayor Brandon Johnson has been working very hard to keep the Bears here. To what extent he embraces this plan will be interesting to watch too. BREAKING: The Bears plan for new stadium includes $4.6 billion price tag with about half of it coming from the taxpayers. @chicagotribune scoop https://t.co/bbsHjoHXKI BREAKING: The Bears plan for new stadium includes $4.6 billion price tag with about half of it coming from the taxpayers. @chicagotribune scoop https://t.co/bbsHjoHXKI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1782939806038724720)  2024-04-24T01:09Z 37.3K followers, 23.8K engagements


"Chicago's new Bears stadium plan announcement reminds me of Elon Musk and Rahm Emanuel talking about the tunnel to O'Hare"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1783186081115947198)  2024-04-24T17:27Z 37.3K followers, 48.7K engagements


"One talking point I don't understand: Minneapolis built an incredible stadium for the Vikings. Maybe the best in the NFL. They hosted one Super Bowl. We probably won't be hosting Super Bowls on a regular basis if we build a new stadium -- maybe a pity game and then back south"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1783230050025746786)  2024-04-24T20:22Z 37.3K followers, 24.7K engagements


"Yikes: Theyre asking to keep all of the revenue from other events that might take place at the stadium. You know if theres a Beyonc concert they want all of that revenue too and everything else that might happen there. Pritzker calls some of Bears proposals probably non-starters refuses to divert state dollars intended for other purposes https://t.co/7tBQWOSWm1 Pritzker calls some of Bears proposals probably non-starters refuses to divert state dollars intended for other purposes https://t.co/7tBQWOSWm1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1783590252503826774)  2024-04-25T20:13Z 37.3K followers, 133.6K engagements


"Good morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1784579342082728332)  2024-04-28T13:44Z 37.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Good morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1784928071180603441)  2024-04-29T12:49Z 37.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Very much looking forward to being at @hideoutchicago again with @axios @monicaeng @JustinKaufmann where I will be discussing THE CITY IS UP FOR GRABS and have books available too. Bring your friends. Just announced: @Axios Office Hours returns to @hideoutchicago on May 15th Special guests include @SarahSpain and @royalpratt. We will also be cooking cicadas. @cshepherd @monicaeng https://t.co/7N2iZrRzS2 Just announced: @Axios Office Hours returns to @hideoutchicago on May 15th Special guests include @SarahSpain and @royalpratt. We will also be cooking cicadas. @cshepherd @monicaeng"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1786438981019697231)  2024-05-03T16:53Z 37.4K followers, [----] engagements


"More urgently than the Bears stadium Mayor Brandon Johnson needs state legislators to give Chicago schools money. But the mayor and his allies at CTU are caught up in bad feelings and hurt credibility with Springfield. Story by @rap30 and @JeremyGorner https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/08/ctus-credibility-questioned-in-springfield-as-their-biggest-ally-mayor-brandon-johnson-heads-to-capitol/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/08/ctus-credibility-questioned-in-springfield-as-their-biggest-ally-mayor-brandon-johnson-heads-to-capitol/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1788179908339831278)  2024-05-08T12:11Z 37.5K followers, 11.4K engagements


"Yes I have brought my book about Chicago government with me to Africa where I will be sharing the hard to believe story of City Hall around a campfire https://www.amazon.com/City-Up-Grabs-Chicago-Lightfoot/dp/1641605995 https://www.amazon.com/City-Up-Grabs-Chicago-Lightfoot/dp/1641605995"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1788258660591759796)  2024-05-08T17:24Z 37.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Not kidding though the earlier photo is from Zimbabwe and we are in Botswana tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1788262901951672703)  2024-05-08T17:41Z 37.5K followers, [---] engagements


"As usual for a @jmart story theres a lot of good juicy material in this story particularly Johnsons meeting with Jaime Harrison but lots more: Nobody else represents the city but me. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/05/10/rookie-mayor-chicago-dnc-00157208 My new column: Dems are working to avoid a Chicago debacle and some want to do even more to mitigate risk How Making it more like the multi-day commercial that was [----] But theres also the matter of a mayor whos vocally sympathetic w protestors https://t.co/zSFxFFBIu2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1788932703850541393)  2024-05-10T14:02Z 37.5K followers, 14.1K engagements


"NEWS: Chicago Board of Ethics fined Melissa Conyears-Ervin $10000 over the firing of top aides who alleged she misused taxpayer resources and pressured government workers to help political allies allegations Lori Lightfoot admin tried to hush https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/13/treasurer-faces-additional-10000-fine/lctg=64878560258254F155C4F504CF&utm_email=64878560258254F155C4F504CF&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.chicagotribune.com%2f2024%2f05%2f13%2ftreasurer-faces-additional-10000-fine%2f&utm_campaign=The-Spin&utm_content=automated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/royalpratt/status/1790168998740447405)  2024-05-13T23:55Z 37.5K followers, 13K engagements


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