Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) tweeted, “as terrifying and f'd up as the campaign mailers posing as "newspapers" have been, the sports part of it is just bizarre. Imagine being this teen and having some content mill churn out a weekly story about you moving up from 7,262nd to 7,251st in the US standings”  

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) tweeted, “Sunday evening Cindy and I were once again welcomed into the celebration of Diwali with our friends in Chicago. It is my honor to celebrate with you, and share the message of hope, restoration and prosperity that we have for Illinois.”  

Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) tweeted, “I am excited to announce $8.6 million in funding for a new South-Central Illinois Training & Innovation Center. We are laying the groundwork to help people across Central Illinois receive the training they need to be successful.”  

Rep. Nick Smith (D-Chicago) tweeted, “This weekend's visit to Pembroke Township, IL was nothing short of amazing. We had the opportunity to tour & meet some great people of the community. Thank you to Mayor Mark Hodge, Township Sup. Sam Payton, and County Board Mem. Rosemary Foster for your wonderful hospitality.” 

Gov. JB Pritzker announced the appointment of Patricia Saccone to the Illinois Racing Board, Jeffrey Grubbs to the Prisoner Review Board and Sreenivas Reddy, Maria Laporta, Bartlomiej Nierzwicki, Thomas Boyle and Dana Ray to the Illinois State Medical Board. All appointments are pending confirmation by the Senate.   

Leaders in the 1st Senate District are seeking applications from interested residents who want to serve out the remainder of Sen. Tony Munoz’s (D-Chicago) term, which will conclude in January. Munoz resigned from the Senate on Oct. 21. Applicants have through Nov. 10 to submit their applications before officials select the next senator at a public meeting on Nov. 12. The applicants must be Democrats because Munoz is a Democrat. Munoz was not running for reelection and his son-in-law, Javier Loera Cervantes, is running unopposed on Nov. 8. 

Ald. Sophia King (4) tweeted “We're proud to partner with @ChiPublicHealth to offer COVID19 and flu vaccinations in the ward at Ellis Park on 11/19!”  

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25) tweeted “On October 21st, 1st District State Senator Antonio Munoz announced his resignation. Pursuant to state law– this vacancy must be filled within 30 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, please find the instructions below. 25th Ward Deputy Committeeperson @UgoOkere will be chairing the appointment process.”  

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35) tweeted “Tomorrow, join @RossanaFor33 and me for our Virtual Townhall on the City of Chicago's 2023 Budget. We will discuss the mayor's budget proposal and would like to hear your feedback. Register here: https://bit.ly/3MT7NwH”  

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) tweeted “I will tell you what’s scary this Halloween. The fact that the City hasn’t had a Office of Veterans Affairs for 3 years. Boo and I don’t mean boo from a ghost. Let’s get them what they deserve!”  

Ald. Maria Hadden (49) tweeted “Join me TOMORROW with other Northside wards of the 9th Congressional District for a free GOTV rally & performance at @THEBATON. Doors open at 6:30pm. RSVP as space is limited. @RepSchakowsky & @RepKellyCassidy will kick off the rally with surprise guests.” 

Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Comm. Ken Meyer and Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Comm. Rachel Arfa on Wednesday will hold an awards ceremony to honor 10 taxicab drivers who have provided “premier customer service and dedication to riders with disabilities,” according to a news release. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. at Central West Community Center, 2102 W. Ogden Ave. 

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) tweeted, “Celebrating Diwali at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Chicago. Diwali is a festival of light, celebrating the power of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Thank you to our hosts for allowing us to join in the celebration!”  

Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) tweeted, “It was amazing to be out with @MomsDemand this morning! I’m inspired by everything they do to elect leaders who will fight to keep our communities safe from gun violence and I’m so honored to have received their Gun Sense Candidate distinction & be their partner in this fight.”  

Rep. Natalie Manley (D-Joliet) tweeted, “Today is World Stroke Day. A stroke can affect anyone at any age at any time. Knowing the signs of a stroke can save lives - it might even be your own. Remember to BE FAST while looking for signs of a stroke!” 

The Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Friday that COVID-19 cases were on the rise in Illinois. “This uptick makes it critically important for everyone to use the tools that are available to protect yourself and your family,” IDPH Director Sameer Vohra said in a news release. “Vaccines remain the most powerful tool to prevent serious illness. If you have not gotten the COVID-19 booster and a flu shot for yourself and your eligible children, now is a great time. I recommend everyone in Illinois get fully protected. And if you are feeling sick, please stay home, get tested, and call your doctor for help. I encourage all Illinoisians to do all they can to stay safe and healthy as the holiday season approaches.” Currently, 38 counties are at an elevated risk for COVID-19, including five that are at high risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends masking in counties with high risk. IDPH also reported cases of other respiratory viruses such as the flu and RSV in children are also increasing.  

Ald. Brian Hopkins (2) tweeted “your periodic reminder that I’m-a-Virologist Angela Rasmussen spent the first 18 months of the pandemic arguing vehemently against using the word “airborne” to describe SARS2 transmission.”  

Ald. Sophia King (4) shared a WBEZ story and tweeted “In America, voters decide elections, and those voters have chosen Alderman to represent them in addition to a Mayor. The voters did not annoint a king. Democracy depends on transparency and accountability, and that's what I will fight for as Mayor.”  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted “Traditions matter, now more than ever! Chicago has a rich history of community events that not only must be protected but also allowed to thrive & grow!”  

Ald. Matt O’Shea (19) tweeted “EARLY VOTING is conveniently available for 19th Ward residents at Mount Greenwood Park (3721 W 111th St). To avoid the long lines on Election Day, November 8th, Vote Early!”  

Ald. SIlvana Tabares (23) tweeted “Thank you to our men and women of CPD's 8th District for joining us and keeping our families safe this Halloween weekend. And thank you to the Midway Chamber of Commerce for organizing this year's Pumpkin Jamboree Parade. Stay safe everyone!”  

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35) tweeted “Amazing things are happening in Logan Square and the 35th Ward every day – like the annual 2300 N Lawndale Halloween block party organized by the Pagan Family and their neighbors!” 

The level of spread of COVID-19 remains in the “Low Community Level” in Chicago but numbers are rising, according to a Friday news release from the city’s Department of Public Health. Still, about 15 percent of eligible Chicagoans have gotten their updated vaccine and public health officials are urging eligible Chicagoans to get the updated vaccine or the bivalent booster. Additional information about the bivalent booster can be found online at Chicago.gov/Boost. 

Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) tweeted, “Last week I visited the University Center of Lake County. To my surprise, an 8th grade class from Neal Math and Science Academy was there & asked me to speak to the students & answer questions. One of the best parts of being a State Rep is being able to talk to our future leaders”  

Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) tweeted, “Just a friendly reminder that our local businesses are struggling with the effects of inflation and high gas prices too.”  

Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) tweeted, “Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day. Properly disposing your unused medications is an important way to ensure safety among friends, family and our water supply. Use the Collection Site Locator tool to find a collection site near you: https://dea.gov/takebackday.”  

The State Board of Education released the annual School Report card Thursday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to close in March 2020, offering the first look at how the pandemic impacted Illinois schools. The full report on the state and for individual schools can be viewed online at illinoisreportcard.com.

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) shared a copy of a statement and tweeted “My statement on @40thforward proposed @cta Ordinance: I support holding regular hearings at City Council. I cannot tie crucial investments to these hearings: this could delay future projects like the California Blue Line ADA accessibility funding, and the Red Line Extension.”  

Ald. Sophia King (4) tweeted “On Saturday, Ald. King joined residents and police at the Gap Public Safety Meeting at Public Headquarters to discuss safety concerns. Our office will continue to ensure everyone is safe in their home, school and work by partnering with the community block clubs and the police.”  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted “.@chicagosmayor is making an excellent case for an ELECTED CTA Board.”  

Ald. Matt O’Shea (19) tweeted “This afternoon, we hosted our annual Halloween Senior Citizen Luncheon. We had more than 500 seniors from Beverly, Morgan Park & Mt Greenwood in attendance. So proud to represent this great community!”  

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) tweeted “4 years ago at the Tree of Life Synagogue, 11 people were murdered and 6 injured in the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in American history. 

As we see a rise in anti-Semitism, we owe it to those who lost their lives to call out hatred, bigotry and racism.#TreeOfLife”  

Ald. James Cappleman (46) tweeted “I am working with the City of Chicago to see what we can do to adopt the 7 principles outlined in the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness to address the needs of those living in encampments.”

The city’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and the Chicago Department of Aviation at 3 p.m. Nov. 16 will host a webinar on opening a restaurant or retail shop at O'Hare and Midway Airports. Attendees will learn about the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and operating a business at the airport. Registration is available online. 

Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Today I was honored to join @IMA_Today at @TrimtexDrywall in Lincolnwood to celebrate them receiving a grant through the Employer Training Investment Program. Congrats and thank you for all you do to provide opportunities to our community!”  

Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Opponents of the SAFE-T Act support buying your way out of jail. Our current cash bail system allows anyone, regardless of the crime, to pay their way out of jail pre-trial. How does that ensure public safety?”  

Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Today @GPacIllinois awarded me an 'A' on their 2022 Gun Safety Report Card. Legislators are scored according to their voting record on five key bills from our most recent legislative session. I either voted for or cosponsored every single one.” 

Data from the State Board of Elections shows over 817,000 Illinois voters requested a ballot in the mail this year. Of those, 307,512 ballots have already been returned. Another 122,827 people have also voted in-person early about 2,000 have participated in grace period voting in which a voter much vote at the same time they registered. Chicago led the state with almost 18,000 people having participated in early in person voting.  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted “Thank you to the ENTIRE City Council for sponsoring, and declaring by rising vote, our commitment to a hate-free city on the fourth anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA four years ago.”  

Ald. Matt O’Shea (19) tweeted “On Monday, October 31st, the Mt Greenwood Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Trick or Treat Safety Walk, 2:00-5:00pm.”  

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33) tweeted “No Education Committee for James Cappleman. This is what happens when the Mayor believes she’s king and people decide to act.”  

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35) tweeted “Chicago City Council has voted down Mayor Lightfoot's attempt to appoint Ald. James Cappleman as Education Committee Chair. A diverse coalition, primarily made up of Progressive Caucus members, cast the 29 no votes. This is a historic defeat for a Chicago mayor.”  

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) tweeted “It is a shame that my colleagues Alders Waguespack and Ervin threw the CTA Quarterly Reporting ordinance into the rules committee. In a time when the public is concerned about the safety and reliability of @cta, transparency and accountability are minimum asks.”  

Ald. Matt Martin (47) shared an op-ed he wrote in the Sun-Times and tweeted “We talk about it every year. Now it’s time to act boldly with our budget by re-establishing the Department of Environment.”  

Ald. Harry Osterman (48) tweeted “Today, City Council recognized the distinguished work of Bart Moy, who is retiring from the City of Chicago. Bart has been a dedicated City employee who's been a leader on critical issues facing our city. We wish him well in his retirement.” 

As of Wednesday evening, 25,829 Chicagoans have cast their ballots at early voting locations for the Nov. 8 General Election, according to a news release from the Chicago Board of Elections. Additionally, 44,142 ballots have been mailed in for a total of 69,971 ballots cast in Chicago so far for the November election. 

House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) tweeted, “Another mass shooting with an AR-15. Weapons of war are not needed on our streets.”  

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) tweeted, “My team and I had a great time working the Belmont train station platforms yesterday morning! We are connecting with voters in every place possible to Get Out The Vote!”  

Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Improving our transportation network in a transparent, equitable way for all of our commuters is a top priority. This project will reduce congestion on our railways, make commutes for pedestrians safer and ensure the entire network is more efficient.”  

Rep. Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights) tweeted, “Voters at the polls in decent numbers.”

WTTW, WBEZ, and the Sun-Times will co-host a televised forum between Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi at 7 p.m. Thursday. The forum will be moderated by Sun-Times reporter Tina Sfondeles and WTTW reporter Paris Schutz. The forum will be available online as well as on public radio and TV stations around the state.

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) tweeted “Today I was proud to support @AldReilly's Resolution to provide more transparency and notice for ordinances in City Council Committees. You deserve a government that provides ordinances with time to review, as much as Aldermen deserve that time to make more informed votes.”  

Ald. Brian Hopkins (2) tweeted “this Rules Committee vote was a vote against transparency, good government, and public access. The League of Women Voters and @BetterGov tried their best, but in Chicago it’s hard to defeat the Machine.”  

Ald. Sophia King (4) tweeted “Tomorrow, join the Lakeside Alliance for a virtual outreach meeting for Chambers of Commerce and Contractor Associations to learn more about current and upcoming opportunities for businesses on the Obama Presidential Center.”  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted “The mayor uses direct introductions to avoid having her items run the aldermanic gauntlet. That being the case: any mayor should, at minimum, be required to file the wording of any legislation being introduced this way so the public can read it in advance of consideration.”  

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) tweeted “It is a shame that the resolution @AldReilly introduced which would bring more transparency to the public regarding introductions was voted down by our colleagues. I am proud to have voted in support and stand with good government groups like @Leagueofwomenv1@BetterGov.”  

Ald. Brendan Reilly (42) tweeted “Yeah, you can’t abstain in votes if present. And after the Rules Chair worried so much during the hearing ‘about there being serious consequences for violating Council Rules,’ it was all shoulder shrugs when the Council Rules were broken in, of all places, Rules Committee today.”  

Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43) tweeted “We must speak out and band together in the face of rising anti-semitism and hate crimes against marginalized communities. Whether it’s race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, an attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. #HateWontWin” 

The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) on Tuesday launched a new political affiliate called JCUA Votes, which is expected to “extend JCUA’s work into electoral politics, where it will work to elect progressive leaders across the city and state,” according to a news release. “The Jewish community in Chicago is ready to bring a powerful progressive voice to our local elections,” Anna Rubin, political director, said in the news release. “We’ve built a dedicated base of volunteers and deep relationships across Chicago’s organizing community. Now, we’re thrilled to add electoral organizing as a tool to create transformative change.”