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A wild coyote running down one of the busiest streets in America during the middle of the day. (Michigan ave in Chicago) pic.twitter.com/ahfvwPzBV7

— Jeff Lewis (@ChicagoPhotoSho) April 5, 2020

And, yes, it’s real.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 9:26 am

Comments

  1. Good for the coyote.

    Comment by OneMan Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 9:29 am

  2. “Soon after, Wile E. realized his search was pointless, as the Roadrunner was an expert in social distancing”

    I’ve seen them in the loop before, so it’s not surprising they’re running around now.

    Comment by fs Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 9:30 am

  3. Patrolling to keep order on Michigan Ave.

    Comment by Keyrock Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 9:34 am

  4. It reminds me of the show that aired on the History Channel a while ago called “Life After People”.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_After_People

    Comment by Colin O'Scopy Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 9:39 am

  5. Hey, where’d ya’ll go? How am I supposed to live with no trash to eat?

    Comment by Bruce (no not him) Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 9:43 am

  6. Where is Will Smith?

    Comment by LINK Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 9:45 am

  7. We did it!

    Comment by Army of the 12 Monkeys Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 9:48 am

  8. ACME headquarters has to be around here somewhere!

    Comment by Dave Dahl Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 9:53 am

  9. Lightfoot’s new “stay at home” enforcement.

    Comment by JoanP Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 9:53 am

  10. Who let the dog out?? Who? Who?

    Comment by Behind the Scenes Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 9:54 am

  11. “I better hurry; I hear green lights don’t last long on this block…”

    Comment by MidState Anon Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 10:04 am

  12. Where’s that Amazon van with my ACME shipment?

    Comment by Wensicia Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 10:07 am

  13. My understanding is that it was an essential coyote.

    Comment by SAP Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 10:15 am

  14. Unseen in the photo is the coyote’s jaw flapping in the Roadrunner’s afterburner jetwash; from the light to Lake Shore Drive in two seconds.

    Comment by Northsider Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 10:21 am

  15. Where’s Will Smith?

    Comment by walker Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 10:33 am

  16. Three months ago his brother was front page news for days. Now Mr. Coyote is reduced to a one-time caption contest on Capitol Fax.

    Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 10:49 am

  17. Earth abides…

    Comment by Ken_in_Aurora Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 10:50 am

  18. Saw one in my backyard this morning, but my backyard is in the woods and has a creek running through it. A couple days ago two of them came up to our porch while we sat at the table just a few feet away. They could easily see us through the slider. Way too bold.

    Comment by Dog Lover Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 10:54 am

  19. “Elmer Fudd is right. It is vewy vewy quiet out here!”

    Comment by Anyone Remember Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 10:58 am

  20. Does Squeezy still live here?

    Comment by Leatherneck Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 10:59 am

  21. Good ol’ Mother Nature, attempting to find some balance, giving us a hint that we should all remember…we all share this planet together, its water, its air, its resources and its space. Share nicely or suffer from her rath. Be smart, be healthy and be respectful. We will all benefit.
    Respectfully

    Comment by northernwatersports Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:06 am

  22. Let’s see. There are editorials from media outlets to stop live coverage of Trump. Even an opponent of this position from the Trib concedes:

    “Whether people like — or trust — what he says, they needed to hear him try to explain how he would reopen the country for business by Easter. People needed to hear him outright lie about the availability of test kits. They needed to see him look reporters in the eye and say he always knew this was a pandemic, though everyone knows he did not.”

    Not aware of any media outlets saying the same about the Governor.

    Comment by Anyone Remember Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:25 am

  23. I’ve always wondered if the bend in the Chicago River, west of the Merchandise Mart, known as “Wolf’s Point” really referred to coyotes rather than wolves?

    Comment by Practical Politics Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:25 am

  24. Sorry, wrong post.

    Comment by Anyone Remember Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:25 am

  25. “What’s up? I don’t smell that steakhouse that blows those sweet aromas out through its ventilation.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:38 am

  26. “I haven’t seen anything this quiet since Madigan’s New Year’s Eve party.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:40 am

  27. “What did Trump mean when he said this town has gone to the dogs. I don’t see any dogs.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:41 am

  28. “I hope Macy’s isn’t sold out of masks!”

    Comment by ???? Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:43 am

  29. “I guess I’m in the wrong neighborhood for kielbasa.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:43 am

  30. Where have all the poodles gone?
    Long time passing
    Where have all the poodles gone?
    Long time ago

    Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:46 am

  31. “Frank was right. All the girl coyotes must be up on Rush Street.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:47 am

  32. SafeSpeed’s latest victim is heading to Phil Corboy’s condo to join the class action.

    Comment by WH Mess Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:50 am

  33. Hey 47, we found your dog.

    /s, lol, jk, and whatever else you say to identify a joke.

    Comment by A Guy Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 11:54 am

  34. Now, if I paint a tunnel entrance on the Hancock Building will it lead me to the desert? Wait…what is that light in there…

    Comment by Proud Sucker Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 12:15 pm

  35. Pretty funny A Guy.

    Having a sense of humor is extremely important these days. The news is too horrible, so finding lighter moments to fill with laughter is always appreciated.

    Keep it up.

    Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 12:48 pm

  36. Meanwhile in Wales…

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/gallery/2020/mar/31/mountain-goats-of-great-orme-hit-llandudno-in-pictures

    (Look at the picture where the group is filing past empty shops including Ewe Felty Thing. It’s a hoot:))

    Comment by Anon221 Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 12:49 pm

  37. Streets and San unveils its new anti-rodent program targeting the Magnificent Mile.

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 12:54 pm

  38. Sorry, new computer. 12:54 was mine.

    Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 12:56 pm

  39. I can’t wait to see this with LL photoshopped in telling him to STAY HOME

    Comment by Groundhog Day Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 1:39 pm

  40. If this was a real photo, there would be an ACME anvil over his head.

    Comment by bogey golfer Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 2:05 pm

  41. He’s going to be really upset in a month or so when ’his’ street is overrun by cars and people again. I wonder how confused all our wildlife are right now.

    Comment by thoughts matter Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 2:12 pm

  42. Vanessa Carlton popped in my head with this photo…

    “Making my way downtown, walking fast, faces pass and I’m home bound….”

    Comment by Springfield Westsider Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 2:12 pm

  43. If he accidentally drops an anvil on his own head we will know he was a campaign operative working for downstate Republicans.

    Comment by Hon. Don Gerard Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 2:16 pm

  44. So this is the coyote Ald. Hopkins was talking about….

    Comment by Boone's is Back Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 2:35 pm

  45. Loyola’s Water Tower campus has really gone to the dogs.

    Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 3:26 pm

  46. The Road Runner’s sheltering at home?

    Figures.

    Comment by 37B Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 3:40 pm

  47. The Wife saw this and muttered, “Sure, the*coyote* can go shopping on Michigan Avenue . . . .”

    Comment by Flapdoodle Monday, Apr 6, 20 @ 4:17 pm

  48. Coyote: “Dang with all the good joints closed, whats a dog gotta do to get a decent meal”

    Comment by theCardinal Tuesday, Apr 7, 20 @ 9:10 am

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