Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @CrainsChicago
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
958
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-22
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-31
Tweets covering
8 days
Average age of authors' accounts
8 years
Summarization
The tweets cover a range of topics, including: the involvement of former Mayor Rich Daley's political machine in Paul Vallas' campaign for mayor of Chicago, a Buddha statue failing to sell at auction and the implications for a prominent Chicago couple's art collection, concerns about the Art Institute of Chicago's ownership of certain Asian artifacts, a forum on the future of behavioral health, the reopening of the Lagunitas beer tap room, rankings of Chicago as a top global financial center, criticism of Vallas and his supporters, the restoration of a landmark building in Chicago, and concerns about taxes and crime leading to out-migration from Illinois.
Topic Modeling
- Chicago political campaigns
- Art and antiquities ownership
- Behavioral health and wellness
- Business and finance in Chicago
- Infrastructure and technology modernization
Emotional Analysis
The tweets express a range of emotions, including excitement about upcoming events such as the reopening of a taproom and discussion forums, concern about issues such as the ownership of artifacts and the failure of a Buddha to sell at auction, criticism of political candidates and their affiliations, and frustration with the current state of affairs in Chicago and Illinois as a whole. There are also expressions of pride in Chicago's financial standing and efforts to modernize technology. Overall, the emotions in the tweets are mixed and reflect a variety of perspectives and concerns.
Trend Analysis
- Chicago mayoral election and political campaign involvement
- Art and antiquities at the Art Institute of Chicago
- Business and finance in Chicago
- Education and charter schools
- Technology infrastructure and funding in Illinois
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
319
Percentage of total tweets
33%
Number of Original tweets
164
Percentage of total tweets
17%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
958
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
470
Percentage of total tweets
49%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
20
Percentage of total tweets
2%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
54
Percentage of total tweets
5%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
Source | Count |
---|---|
Twitter Web App | 428 |
Twitter for iPhone | 353 |
Twitter for Android | 131 |
Twitter for iPad | 18 |
TweetDeck | 14 |
What devices were used to tweet

Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
propublica | ProPublica | Pursuing stories with moral force Send us things: https://t.co/mbPBrKq9nN Newsletter: https://t.co/mGR9bzZXr1 Masto: https://t.co/L1E2InEHhO TikTok: https://t.co/YaqiYCJD6L | 911,917 |
CrainsChicago | Crain's Chicago Business | The news you need to succeed in Chicago. We cover startups, real estate, politics, finance, dining and lots in between. Where the Who’s Who reads what’s what. | 217,283 |
Anthony | Anthony DeRosa | Digital Content Director @craincomm @pensionsnews | 103,675 |
confunctionist | Confunctionist | #NeverForgetJanuary6th #SupportUkraine | 102,136 |
chicagobars | Chicago Bars | Working on behalf of Chicago bars, restaurants, and music joints morning, noon, and night. | 57,248 |
BruceAHeyman | Bruce A. Heyman | Citizen-enjoying all the privileges & embracing all the responsibilities that come with this title Former US Ambassador to Canada https://t.co/taEinZbo4l | 31,985 |
RayLong | Ray Long | Chicago Trib investigative reporter, 40+years govt/pols/scoops: 7 govs, City Hall, 2x Pulitzer Finalist, Obama, Madigan book (see link) rlong@chicagotribune.com | 27,457 |
PJK4brainhealth | Patrick J. Kennedy | Former Congressman from Rhode Island. Mental health and addiction advocate. Co-author of A Common Struggle. | 25,259 |
natalieymoore | Natalie Y Moore | WBEZ's south side lois lane. author. playwright. | 24,798 |
dmihalopoulos | Dan Mihalopoulos | Investigative reporter, @WBEZ Government & Politics team. DM for Signal. "The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them" - Ida B. Wells | 22,321 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
confunctionist | Confunctionist | #NeverForgetJanuary6th #SupportUkraine | 97,964 |
CrainsChicago | Crain's Chicago Business | The news you need to succeed in Chicago. We cover startups, real estate, politics, finance, dining and lots in between. Where the Who’s Who reads what’s what. | 37,202 |
RayLong | Ray Long | Chicago Trib investigative reporter, 40+years govt/pols/scoops: 7 govs, City Hall, 2x Pulitzer Finalist, Obama, Madigan book (see link) rlong@chicagotribune.com | 26,918 |
FCNightingale | Nightingale Associates | Management consulting, training and speaking. Focus: leadership, management, strategy, motivation and achievement. Completed projects in 40 countries. | 13,301 |
Yur_BEST_friend | Denise W G | No weapon formed against me has prospered. Anti-Trump, anti-fascist, ✊🏽 RESIST. Golden Rule Raised Child Resisting still! Good riddance, 2020.. | 12,899 |
amyguth | Amy Güth | Broadcaster, journo, screenwriter, producer of films and events, author. Link below explains all that much better.👇 (she/her) | 11,257 |
Msdmurph | Dee #TeamKamala #TeamPelosi #TeamBiden | DEMOCRAT. I'M STILL STANDING. #whistleblower 🌻🌻🌻 Just do right ~ Maya Angelou | 11,087 |
Sylvaners | sylvaner | black union electrician, grandfather of four, great-grandfather of seven, unusually happy, love cartoons. | 10,862 |
chicagobars | Chicago Bars | Working on behalf of Chicago bars, restaurants, and music joints morning, noon, and night. | 10,850 |
natalieymoore | Natalie Y Moore | WBEZ's south side lois lane. author. playwright. | 10,676 |
Most active users
Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
---|---|---|
JW4Hillary | #StillWithHer - Human rights are women's rights, and women's rights are human rights. Let's Elect More Women! #WinWithWomen | 24 |
maudlynei | @Suntimes Columnist/Asst City Edtr w/25yrs in Jrnlsm, Pblc Rels; @UIowa @MedillSchool alum; @AKAsorority1908; Past Prez @NABJCC & @CJA_Updates; FB/IG @maudlynei | 15 |
cassandrawest85 | A person | 14 |
marcusgilmer | Associate Managing Editor, Digital Content @crainschicago / Punctual journalist, unicorn enthusiast / Lukewarm baseball + @Phish takes are mine | 13 |
LT38 | artist | 12 |
greenfieldjohn | Streetsblog Chicago editor, Mellow Chicago Bike Map, Iconic Chicago Restaurants Map. He/him/yinz. jgreenfield (at) streetsblog (dot) org | 11 |
CKKaufmannServi | Customer Service Leader! | 11 |
Dennis_Rodkin | I cover residential real estate for @CrainsChicago and do the "What's That Building?" segments on WBEZ. | 9 |
BzSawyer | Govt Finance, Admin, Tech + Pub Policy, Economics, Politics + History, Science/Tech. Religion - Linkedin page: https://t.co/gwOyk6H3ex | 9 |
CrainsChicago | The news you need to succeed in Chicago. We cover startups, real estate, politics, finance, dining and lots in between. Where the Who’s Who reads what’s what. | 9 |
Tweets per day

Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
ID | Text | Retweet count |
---|---|---|
1640720047067766784 | Paul Vallas campaign getting help from 2 key cogs in ex-Mayor Rich Daley’s rebuilt Chicago political machine. Scoop du jour from @jus10chi of @CrainsChicago https://t.co/LEm4uBsoLC | 65 |
1640335550384054273 | NEW: "Nobody wants to buy trouble." What the failure of a Buddha to sell at auction means for the collection of a prominent Chicago couple. From @ElyssaCherney and me in a collaboration between @propublica and @CrainsChicago. https://t.co/Unq3DJOxhI | 20 |
1640199321239912449 | Questions about the origins and ownership of some Asian artifacts in a key collection at the Art Institute of Chicago have cast doubt on the museum’s commitment to keeping its galleries free of stolen antiquities. w/ @CrainsChicago https://t.co/ygqC7LbVtx | 19 |
1640735512859213826 | For a @CrainsChicago story, I'm looking for small/medium-sized businesses that are having trouble securing credit lines and loans following the SVB fallout and other recent banking trouble. Is that you? Get in touch! kdavis@crain.com | 11 |
1638933396981424128 | Experts say it’s difficult for a developing country like Nepal to negotiate with a large, world-famous museum like the Art Institute. “Legally, the burden of proof is on the victim." w/ @CrainsChicago https://t.co/xiNVdaSTmJ | 10 |
1638571424301436929 | The Alsdorf collection @artinstitutechi is facing renewed scrutiny after a @propublica/@CrainsChicago investigation found that its provenance records were shakier than any at the museum. At least 4 artworks were likely looted. More here: https://t.co/qfIZRWRtCl | 8 |
1640136536246067201 | Chicago is a top global city for financial centers, thanks to its accelerated and thriving business environment. NEWS: #Chicago breaks into top 10 of world financial centers rankings https://t.co/5639R0B9r1 via @crainschicago | 8 |
1641188668755914757 | Time to tune in and snap people out of 'corruption fatigue' https://t.co/B0GWXpFeOV via @crainschicago | 5 |
1638949421818716174 | Glad to be at @CrainsChicago with my colleagues Amy Christensen of Vistria, @ChiPublicHealth Deputy Commissioner Matt Richards and former Secretary @Sebelius to discuss the future of behavioral health. #CrainsForum https://t.co/TTDG8Lk11r | 5 |
1641206286384594947 | This headline should read, Chicago GOP prefers Paul Vallas for Mayor. https://t.co/wzTQjbfxfQ via @crainschicago | 5 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
ID | Text | Like count |
---|---|---|
1640720047067766784 | Paul Vallas campaign getting help from 2 key cogs in ex-Mayor Rich Daley’s rebuilt Chicago political machine. Scoop du jour from @jus10chi of @CrainsChicago https://t.co/LEm4uBsoLC | 98 |
1640346333415391233 | Here's the portrait @Groovyhoovy did of me. It's so accurate, down to the @CrainsChicago coffee mug and the editor yelling that I've got a deadline to meet. https://t.co/z6NnXTKHKr https://t.co/hQ2FNXVsTN | 45 |
1640335550384054273 | NEW: "Nobody wants to buy trouble." What the failure of a Buddha to sell at auction means for the collection of a prominent Chicago couple. From @ElyssaCherney and me in a collaboration between @propublica and @CrainsChicago. https://t.co/Unq3DJOxhI | 33 |
1638933396981424128 | Experts say it’s difficult for a developing country like Nepal to negotiate with a large, world-famous museum like the Art Institute. “Legally, the burden of proof is on the victim." w/ @CrainsChicago https://t.co/xiNVdaSTmJ | 31 |
1638949421818716174 | Glad to be at @CrainsChicago with my colleagues Amy Christensen of Vistria, @ChiPublicHealth Deputy Commissioner Matt Richards and former Secretary @Sebelius to discuss the future of behavioral health. #CrainsForum https://t.co/TTDG8Lk11r | 30 |
1638928116444954625 | PSA: The @lagunitasbeer tap room is reopening April 13th per @CrainsChicago https://t.co/LC9Ot0HKZj | 27 |
1641206286384594947 | This headline should read, Chicago GOP prefers Paul Vallas for Mayor. https://t.co/wzTQjbfxfQ via @crainschicago | 25 |
1641432997445476354 | @CrainsChicago If Brandon Johnson wins it will be double that in Chicago alone within 12-18 months | 25 |
1640199321239912449 | Questions about the origins and ownership of some Asian artifacts in a key collection at the Art Institute of Chicago have cast doubt on the museum’s commitment to keeping its galleries free of stolen antiquities. w/ @CrainsChicago https://t.co/ygqC7LbVtx | 24 |
1638571424301436929 | The Alsdorf collection @artinstitutechi is facing renewed scrutiny after a @propublica/@CrainsChicago investigation found that its provenance records were shakier than any at the museum. At least 4 artworks were likely looted. More here: https://t.co/qfIZRWRtCl | 21 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets

Top 10 Hashtags used
Hashtag | Count |
---|---|
#chicago | 13 |
#crainsforum | 7 |
#ilsos | 4 |
#crainsdailygist | 3 |
#illinois | 3 |
#business | 3 |
#chicagoleads | 2 |
#returntooffice | 2 |
#pathways | 2 |
#patentinfringement | 2 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets

Top 10 mentions
Mention | Count |
---|---|
@crainschicago | 963 |
@paulvallas | 61 |
@brandon4chicago | 59 |
@greghinz | 47 |
@hotrodblago30 | 39 |
@jus10chi | 35 |
@maryannahernnbc | 31 |
@greenfieldjohn | 31 |
@mikeparnbetter | 23 |
@dmihalopoulos | 21 |
Top 10 mentions

Wordcloud of Tweets

Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
3
Emojis used in tweets
Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
---|---|---|
😭 | 3 | loudly_crying_face |
🙄 | 3 | face_with_rolling_eyes |
😍 | 3 | smiling_face_with_heart-eyes |
🙏 | 3 | folded_hands |
💯 | 3 | hundred_points |
😢 | 2 | crying_face |
🤠 | 2 | cowboy_hat_face |
🚩 | 2 | triangular_flag |
😳 | 2 | flushed_face |
🩸 | 1 | drop_of_blood |
Emojis groups
Emoji Group | Count |
---|---|
Smileys & Emotion | 24 |
People & Body | 5 |
Objects | 2 |
Flags | 2 |
Symbols | 1 |