Cheryl Ziegler

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Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· 20d

Thank you to the incomparable Jonathan Eig for your support! “America is nothing without its history, and NARA is the keeper of our history. Over and over again, they help to remind us who we are as Americans. They help us discover our history and ourselves."

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 20, 2026
Pulitzer Prize Winner Jonathan Eig Joins Chicago Area Archivists in Concern Over Closure of Regional NARA Facility
Chicago, IL – Pulitzer Prize winning author Jonathan Eig made the following statement when learning from Chicago Area Archivists of plans by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to close the National Archives at Chicago facility and the co-located Chicago Federal Records Center:
“America is nothing without its history, and NARA is the keeper of our history. Local NARA facilities like the one in Chicago help preserve and enrich our national identity. Over and over again, they help to remind us who we are as Americans. They help us discover our history and ourselves. I’ve relied heavily on the Chicago NARA facility for my research. In fact, when I discovered thousands of pages of federal records from the federal government’s investigation of Al Capone sitting in liquor-store boxes in Nebraska, I purchased them and donated them to the NARA facility in Chicago, where they have since been available for all the world to see. To paraphrase Faulkner, the past is never dead; it’s not even past; it’s sitting in boxes waiting for us to dig through it, scan it on our cellphones, and usher it from the present to the future. But, of course, that only works if we continue to be responsible caretakers of our history. Our country’s future depends on it.”
—Jonathan Eig, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for biography and author of King: A Life, Ali: A Life, Get Capone, and other books
Mr. Eig’s remarks underscore the importance of CAA’s Call to Action to keep the National Archives at Chicago open and accessible for historians and all citizens. With more than 140,000 cubic feet of irreplaceable permanent records from 85 federal agencies across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, the

collection documents the entire history of the Great Lakes region and its people—from records of momentous and historically significant events to routine paperwork that some citizens need to access in order to prove citizenship, obtain Medicare, receive other government benefits, and beyond.
What can you do?
1. Call, Text and/or Email Your Representatives
Use some of the language above to let them know what's going on and ask them to get involved to stop this closure.
● Find your representative: www.house.gov/representatives
● Find your senators: https://www.senate.gov/senators
2. Email NARA Leadership
Tell them you know about the intended closure, how it doesn't align with NARA's stated mission and that you are concerned.
● Ed Forst, Acting Archivist of the United States (Head and chief administrator)
● Jay Trainer, Chief Operating Officer
● Chris Naylor, Executive for Research Services
● Corey Cooke, Acting Chief of Staff
3. Tell our State Leadership
Let them know they need to intervene now before local records and knowledge are lost.
● Kwame Raoul, Office of the Illinois Attorney General - (312) 814-3000 (Chicago office)
● Alexi Giannoulias, Office of the Secretary of State - 800-252-8980 (toll free in Illinois); 217-785-3000 (outside Illinois)
4. Sign the Chicago Petition
● https://www.change.org/savechicagoarchives
Since 1982, Chicago Area Archivists (CAA) has provided opportunities for local archivists, historians, librarians and others in the Chicago metro area to meet together

for discussion, social interaction, and education. Our membership includes archivists, librarians, and records managers in academic, corporate, governmental, institutional, library, and museum settings. Our goals are to share information on issues of interest to the local archival community, to advocate for preservation of and access to historically valuable resources related to the Chicago area, and to keep members informed about archival programs and resources
https://www.chicagoarchivists.org, info@chicagoarchivists.org

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Jun 22

I love this city.

It's Chicago! Where else could you have a gaudy multi-colored sign for Panchos Rooftop & Cantina being loomed over by a verdigris green stylized owl on the roof corner of the Chicago Public Library? Bonus train in the background.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Jun 1

Students from Sullivan Junior High standing in front of the Main Lounge fireplace in the Union League Club of Chicago December 1926.

Two rows of young students from Sullivan Junior High with evergreen branches and wearing jaunty hats. One student holds a Sullivan pennant. They are standing in front of the fireplace in the Main Lounge of the Union League Club of Chicago December 1927.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· May 26

Just had a weird time travel moment on the Fullerton Brown Line platform.

Electronic sign at train station says Tuesday, December 9, 2025 8:55 AM when it is actually Tuesday, May 26, 2025 at 6:00PM.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· May 15

Good morning!

Sunrise over dark blue Lake Michigan with bands of magenta going upward into purple, indigo and blue black variegated clouds.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· May 15

@greenleejw.bsky.social What do you think of this? blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/14/a...

A long, black, shiny American Eel on the pavement after being caught in the Chicago River.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· May 4

Rainbow time over the lake!

Rainbow arching over Lake Michigan with park in foreground.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Feb 15

And chair!

World's Largest Chair in Casey, Illinois

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Dec 20

You can bet your sweet bibby I want to unsubscribe from Dr. Oz's Stay Healthy Email Series!

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Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Nov 29

Burrowing Owl on the right saying in a speech bubble, "There's no way they can see me..." Burrowing Owl on the left saying in a speech bubble, "They can totally see you." Credit: Wendy Miller photographer

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Oct 12

This just arrived in the mail and now I'm devastated all over again.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Sep 16

Sacrificing my parsley for this cool black swallowtail nursery. No regrets.

Mature black swallowtail caterpillar with a bunch of itty bitty baby caterpillars on Italian parsley plant.

A few days later, Italian parsley plant almost consumed by now larger black swallowtail caterpillars.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Aug 22

They think I'm going to give them food. That's a no.

Seagull inching closer and closer to me hoping for food. They're in for disappointment.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Jul 16

Looking forward to paying even more money on my loan to benefit the destruction of education.

Email informing recipient of restarting interest accrual for SAVE student loan accounts.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Jun 11

Wishing you and your mom strength. The title of your newsletter made me think of this video from my daughter and her cat who was not amused. I hope it amuses you.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Jun 5

I found another at Sheridan and Foster. We're rich!

Double rainbow at Sheridan & Foster looking east over Lake Michigan.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Jun 5

Well, that's pretty cool.

Double rainbow looking east over Lake Michigan.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Apr 23

There are so so many shitty things right now. But then there are so so many joys. Choosing joy today.

Red, orange, and yellow tulips in a State Street Chicago bed.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Apr 19

This is what democracy looks like!

Protesters walking down Clark St. In Chicago.

Chicago protest at Daley Plaza with Picasso statue.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Apr 5

Showing up does make a difference! My hair is grey and my knees creaky, but I'm not dead yet. We can and should fight back!

Chicago Hands Off protesters walking on Jackson Blvd.

Ch8cago Hands Off protesters walking down LaSalle St.

Button reading "SEND ALL THE BILLIONAIRES TO SPACE" and sticker reading "THE ONLY MINORITY DESTROYING THIS COUNTRY ARE THE BILLIONAIRES"

Chicago Hands Off protesters kicking off at Daley Plaza.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Apr 5

Let's Go!!!!!!

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Mar 29

Mental health walk for the day Look at this beautiful facade in Edgewater!

Green, gold, and yellow brick facade on Belle Shore Apartment building.

Cheryl Ziegler@bibliographix1· Feb 5

Going to log into my student loan account to take all bank information off and download history because...you know. I usually just accept this statement without thinking about it, but this time I got more enraged about how very illegal it is for the Musk bros to be tampering with our systems.