Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday announced her appointment of Michelle Mills Clement, who is CEO of the Chicago Association of Realtors, to the Board of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority.  

Teamsters Local 777 will hold a “solidarity rally” outside the Zen Leaf dispensary at 1301 S. Western Ave. in Pilsen at 2 p.m. Wednesday to “show their support for workers at the dispensary who have filed for an election to form a union,” union leaders said in an announcement. The rally comes “after the company fired two workers involved with organizing a union at the dispensary without explanation last Thursday,” union leaders said. 

Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) tweeted, “Such an honor to meet with the Consul General from Switzerland. The 58th District has many Swiss businesses and residents and Illinois should find more ways to partner with this extraordinary country.”  

Sen. Meg Loughran-Cappel (D-Shorewood) tweeted, “It was an absolute honor to hear @KamalaHarris, @LaurenUnderwood, and @SenatorDurbin speak during their visit to Plainfield this weekend!”  

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) tweeted, “As conversations about gas giveaways re-emerge, all while CTA continues to move further away from safer, accessible & predictable service and children on bikes are losing their lives. I offered solutions in March. They still make sense.”  

Sen. Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) tweeted, “Are you interested in working in Illinois government in a fast-paced, inclusive work environment? The Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus is hiring in both their Springfield office and regional offices across the state.”  

Rep. Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora) tweeted, “When the city of Aurora, changes their parade last minute to only fire and police cars parade and disables public comment on their Facebook..” 

Polls open for the primary election on Tuesday at 6 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. Anyone who is in line to vote at 7 p.m. will still be allowed to vote. More information about where to vote can be found online.

Ald. Sophia King (4) tweeted “On Thursday, June 23 our office held a community meeting regarding plans for the second phase of Harper Court in Hyde Park. Participants were able to speak with developers, ask questions, and learn about the upcoming plans. View a recording of the meeting”  

Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza (10) tweeted “We are so proud and excited to announce the return of the 6th Annual Chicago Labor Day Parade. Join us on Saturday, September 3rd 

Applications to participate will be accepted through August 5th at: http://chicagolaborparade.com”  

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33) tweeted “This seems like a good prompt to renew the call for the Mayor to release the @JoeFergChicago @ChicagoOIG report on the botched April 2020 Hilco smokestack implosion in Little Village that Lightfot has suppressed.”  

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) tweeted “We have a federal consent decree that we are behind on and a city council member who questioned why people were at the Brickyard in the first place. Your tax dollars go to the department and then to the misconduct settlements. The suspensions are inadequate.”  

Ald. Debra Silverstein (50) tweeted “I was honored to visit FORA today and learn about their important work. I was privileged to meet some of the students and watch firsthand how profound an impact education can have on the lives of young refugees. Thank you for the tour and for your important work in our community!” 

The Better Government Association will host an hour-long virtual discussion at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday titled “Understanding Chicago’s proposed ethics ordinance,” featuring Chicago Board of Ethics executive director Steve Berlin, Ald. Michele Smith (43) and Better Government Association policy director Bryan Zarou. Online registration is required. 

Sen. Robert Peters (D-Chicago) tweeted, “This is a time for solidarity. The Supreme Court and the right are coming for it all. We are watching right wing attacks across the board. We must build and use our power. We must fight back!”  

Rep. Suzanne Ness (D-Crystal Lake) tweeted, “It is a difficult day for women across the country. Please take care of yourselves. If our office can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.”  

Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Along with @GovPritzker, the Illinois General Assembly ensured that should the unthinkable happen (it did), Illinoisans would still have access to safe and legal abortion (we do). #BeLikeIllinois"  

Sen. Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) tweeted, “It is unbelievable that 50 years of precedence can disappear overnight due to the decisions of an incredibly conservative Supreme Court, which does not represent a majority of our country.”  

Rep. Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights) tweeted, “Everybody who likes this decision on Roe, do you really want to give up your right purchase to birth control pills and devices?”  

Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) tweeted, “James Madison put it best “the Constitution maintains the sovereignty of states by enumerating very few express powers to the federal government, while those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite.””  

Senate President Don Harmon tweeted, “Today's decision turns the clock back to a time when women did not have autonomy over their own bodies. In IL we have taken steps to affirm a woman's right to make decisions about her body. As long as there is a Dem majority in #ILSenate we will continue to protect those rights.”  

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) tweeted, “#lifewins”  

Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) tweeted, “JB Pritzker and his minions want to expand abortion in Illinois. Pay for travel reimbursement to those coming to Illinois for abortion. Also wants “other than physicians” to be permitted to perform them. I say NO WAY!!”  

House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) tweeted, “This is a sad day, but one we in Illinois have prepared for – even as we hoped it would never come. We have made sure Illinois law protects the right to choose. House Democrats know that Illinois can never go back. Not on our watch. Not as long as Democrats are in charge.”  

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Just a reminder: in 2000 the Supreme Court stole a Presidential Election. One result of that theft was Justice Samuel Alito. 22 years later, Alito’s opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson steals a woman’s right to choose. The thievery continues.”  

Rep. Maura Hirschauer (D-Batavia) tweeted, “Put me in Coach! First up, protecting Illinois reproductive health care providers with my bill HB1464. Next, expand access for both Illinoisans and our neighbors whose rights have been stripped. A right is meaningless without ACCESS.”  

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) tweeted, “Gov Pritzker is calling for a special session to take up abortion laws in a state that already has some of the most extreme laws in the nation. All while you’re paying $6 for gas and $250 at the grocery store. #priorities #outoftouch" 

A central Illinois federal judge tossed out a lawsuit by the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association Friday that argued a new state law requiring gas stations to post a sticker on pumps explaining that lawmakers passed legislation to freeze the gas tax. Starting July 1, gas stations will be required to post the notice on pumps.   

Gov. JB Pritzker signed SB3782 Friday, which recognizes high school equivalency certificates and an Illinois high school diploma as equal under state law.  

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) tweeted, “If your representative spends more time talking about fighting for you than actually fighting for you, get a better representative. @KinaCollinsIL for Congress!”  

Ald. Sophia King (4) tweeted, “The Supreme Court ruling is the culmination of nearly 50 years of the conservative’s attempts to change the law. This is why it is so important that we come together and use every vehicle possible to protect our rights. Let’s start by leveraging our voting power Tuesday 6/28/22”  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted a photo of himself with fellow mayoral candidates Paul Vallas, Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) and Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6) and Sunday’s Pride parade.  

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33) tweeted, “On the latest Ben Joravsky show my work husband @CDRosa and I discuss some important political issues in the North West side. https://t.co/lLtyM5XLoD”  

Ald. Brendan Reilly (42) wrote in his latest newsletter, “Alderman Reilly receives frequent reports of illegally parked cars and delivery trucks in bike lanes throughout the 42nd Ward. This activity creates a physical safety hazard for bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. Although the City’s parking enforcement officers work very hard, illegally parked vehicles often move before an officer is able to issue citations for these infractions. In response to this issue, Alderman Reilly introduced his Bike Lane Enforcement Ordinance (O2022-1987) at the City Council meeting held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.”  

Ald. Matt Martin (47) wrote in his latest newsletter, “I introduced an ordinance directing our city's Department of Transportation (CDOT) to take advantage of its Arterial Resurfacing projects with the regular addition of ambitious infrastructure including protected bike lanes, pedestrian refuge islands, bus bulbs, and raised crosswalks.”  

Cook County Comm. Sean Morrison (R-17) released a statement refuting what he called “flat-out lies” and a “smear campaign” from Republican primary challenger Liz Doody Gorman. 

Cook County “edged back into” the “high transmission” category for COVID-19 because of a “slight increase in regional COVID-19 hospitalizations,” according to a Friday announcement from the Chicago Department of Public Health. Chicago is consistently recording lower case rates and hospitalizations than the county as a whole, and fewer than 4 percent of beds across Chicago’s hospitals are occupied with COVID-19-positive patients, officials said. “Other Chicago indicators, including Emergency Department encounters and wastewater monitoring, also continue to remain stable,” the announcement added. 

Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) tweeted, “We need more #affordablehousing in every corner of our state. Today I joined IHDA and partners to break ground on the Bellwood Senior apartments which will bring 80 new affordable apartments to the Bellwood community. Let’s keep working to make sure everyone can call IL home”  

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) tweeted, “Illinois leads the nation in cost for school administration. Instead, we need to get that funding to the teachers and into the classrooms.”  

Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) tweeted, “This is an extremist U.S. Supreme Court. Whether it’s reproductive health, separation of church and state, or keeping our communities safe with common sense gun control - the majority of this court is nowhere near the vast majority of Americans.”  

Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Chicago's crime is a Humanitarian Crisis.” 

Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on a New York gun law will not affect Illinois. The nation’s high court ruled New York’s law restricted gun owners from carrying a concealed gun unless they can demonstrate a need for self-defense was unconstitutional. “The Supreme Court’s opinion cites Illinois as being among those states whose laws are not affected by the decision,” Raoul said in a statement. Illinois requires gun owners to have a specific license to carry a concealed gun.  

Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6) tweeted “After a busy day at Council, introducing both Peace Book and re-introducing Office of Gun Violence Prevention (Office of Neighborhood Safety), was a treat to meet Gabby Giffords at event hosted by David Axelrod and Arne Duncan highlighting Giffords work on reducing gun violence”  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted “I & 38 of my colleagues are calling for hearings into why grocery stores continue to close, why the city is often unaware of what’s happening, and what we need to do on a more comprehensive, proactive way to protect existing business & encourage new growth in economic corridors.”  

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33) tweeted “I'm supporting Anthony Joel Quezada for 8th District Cook County Commissioner. Here are five important things to know before casting your vote in this important race: http://un35.org/5-things/”  

Ald. Brendan Reilly (42) tweeted “’Incredible amount of time off?’ Apparently I’m talking to all the wrong cops. Our officers are being over-stretched to new limits and it’s placing a very real strain on their families & mental well-being. Cancelling days off and leaning on overtime is not a viable strategy.”  

Ald. Matt Martin (46) tweeted “When we resurface our arterial streets, we must regularly include ambitious infrastructure including protected bike lanes, refuge islands, bus bulbs, and raised crosswalks.” 

Leaders of the Chicago Federation of Labor will hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Friday to give a “united statement...condemning the violence that impacts our city, and a call on all Chicagoans to work towards peace and justice,” according to a notice. The event will be held at National Association of Letter Carriers Branch No. 11 at 3850 S. Wabash Ave.  

Mayor Lori Ligthfoot’s office has joined multiple city departments to launch a “data dashboard” with information on the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program, the pilot program launched last year to provide emergency services to people experiencing mental health crises.

Rep. Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview) tweeted, “Thanks to 12 year-old Scarlett Harper of Winnetka, IL, the Bee Bill was signed into law! Scarlett realized there were few bees in her community and took action. I am proud to be a co-sponsor of this bill, which limits when pesticides can be used and strengthens our ecosystem.”  

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) tweeted, “Friends, I have been standing up against extreme policies from the beginning. When I was fighting back, others in this race were silent. I will never stop standing up for parental rights and our children’s future.”  

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) tweeted, “Parents have a right to know what their children are being taught. Illinois needs education transparency to ensure that parents are informed and have a choice.”  

Rep. Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights) tweeted, “We have lost our minds, in our worship of personal military weapons. In one case, a guy in public, with body armor, large magazines and an assault rifle, (all legal) was arrested because he was carrying brass knuckles, (still illegal). This is just ludicrous.” 

The Illinois Supreme Court Pretrial Implementation Task Force will host their first virtual meeting on Thursday. The task force will explore ways to prepare Illinois’ judicial system for a series of changes that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023, including the end of cash bail. Thursday’s meeting will introduce the six subcommittees of the task force and their roles going forward.   

Illinois officials have renamed Asian Carp to “Copi” as a way to rebrand the fish and highlight its good taste and health benefits. “Copi” is a play off the word “copious,” according to officials. The fish is commonly found in Lake Michigan, the Mississippi River and the Illinois River where 20 to 50 million pounds of the fish can be harvested each year.  

Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza (10) tweeted “Join us as we kick-off the beginning of a new school year with our 4th Annual Back to School Block Party taking place Saturday, August 13th from 10am-12pm at 10500 S Ewing Avenue!”  

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33) tweeted “My resolution to support unionizing efforts for  

@HBWorkersUnion just passed! Congrats to all the workers doing the urgent work of keeping our LGBTQI+ community healthy and protected in their fight to unionize for better working conditions which = better services!”  

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35) tweeted “Today, alongside more than 30 of my colleagues, I introduced a resolution calling for a Chicago City Council Committee on Transportation hearing regarding ongoing issues with @CTA service.”  

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) tweeted “We are excited to have @VP Harris coming to Chicago to address our community and discuss the highlights of the Biden-Harris administration.”  

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) tweeted “Cyclists who want to organize in advance of the speed camera vote next month, DM me cause it’s game time.”  

Ald. Michele Smith (43) tweeted “North Avenue Beach is our busiest, it must be safe for everyone. We will not tolerate guns on the beach. Police must be allowed to use metal detectors or wands to control the situation.”  

Ald. James Cappleman (46) tweeted “Today, I will be voting "NO" to raise the threshold for speeding tickets. I must stand up for pedestrians and bicyclists who deserve safer streets.”  

Ald. Matt Martin (47) tweeted “I'm proud to stand with @BringChiHome in the fight to fund housing and supports for those experiencing homelessness in Chicago. With one-time federal pandemic relief funds expiring in two years, we need a long-term focused solution now.”  

Ald. Maria Hadden (49) shared an article from ABC 7 and tweeted “We did it! The changes to the Heating and Cooling Ordinance passed City Council today! The ordinance requires landlords to meet the new requirements immediately with temporary equipment followed by installing permanent equipment no later than May 1, 2024.” 

The Chicago Department of Public Health is coordinating a COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children under 5, officials announced Wednesday. The department will also set up three vaccination sites in Morgan Park, Pullman and Little Village during the summer. More information is available on the department’s website. 

Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Last week we celebrated our legislation that has allowed more than 49,000 undocumented residents to apply for medical coverage. This is one of the many steps forward we have and will continue to take in order to grant #healthcare for all.”  

Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) tweeted, “Confirmed 1.9 Billion of Unemployment Pandemic Assistance Lost by Illinois IDES to Scammers! I called IDES out on this over 18 months ago. Our Taxpayers Deserve Better. Failure in oversight, data IT controls, and leadership.”  

Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) tweeted, “It’s time for Davis Park to live up to its potential of serving as Rockford’s central gathering and entertainment hub. That’s why I’ve secured nearly $3.5 million in state funding to help make it a reality.”  

Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) tweeted, “In this past legislative session, I spearheaded a $550,000 appropriations package that covers the dues for EVERY FFA student in Illinois! The more bright minds we can bring in to help solve the agricultural problems of tomorrow, the better we all will be in the future.”  

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) tweeted, “I can't say this enough, VOID THE FOID!!! It's not time to reform and add more bureaucracy to a broken, unconstitutional system, it's time to eliminate it and allow all law abiding Illinoisans the opportunity to exercise their Second Amendment rights!!!” 

The Illinois State Fair will not hold any live poultry shows because of the ongoing spread of bird flu, the fair announced Tuesday. A virtual poster competition will be held instead to recognize competitors.   

The Department of Revenue will officially move out of the Thompson Center in Chicago on Friday, according to a news release from the department. The department will join other relocated state agencies, including the governor’s office, at 555 W. Monroe in Chicago.  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted “Now ‘Through the Chair’ requests to City Council committees are spoken by the departments at the following meeting? Refreshing change from politicos usually trying to hide answers or not admit them publicly, such as the fact most car accidents happened nowhere near cameras.”  

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) tweeted “Chicago is delighted to welcome @VP Kamala Harris to the NALEO Annual Conference.”  

Ald. James Cappleman (46) tweeted “Due to extreme heat in the Ward Office, staff will be working remotely the rest of the day from their homes. Leave a VM at 773-878-4646 for a call back or email [email protected] about your needs/concerns. We apologize for the inconvenience. Office reopens tomorrow morning”  

Ald. Matt Martin (47) tweeted “Yesterday, I attend the funeral of a friend who was killed by a driver on Irving Park Rd. We cannot continue to tolerate preventable deaths like Peter's and Rafi's. Join us tomorrow to talk about how we can build streets that are safe for everyone.”  

Ald. Harry Osterman (48) tweeted “Pedestrian safety must be a priority in our city, which is why I voted against increasing the threshold for speeding tickets during today's Finance Committee.”