Sen. Robert Peters (D-Chicago) tweeted, “In not so shocking news it turns out both factions within the Illinois GOP are offensively incapable of leading the state.”  

Rep. Jonathan Carrol (D-Northbrook) tweeted, “Fool me once, shame on you…fool me twice…@DarrenBaileyIL doubling down and using my people to do it is special… Signed, Proud Member of the Tribe”  

Rep. Lamont Robinson (D-Chicago) tweeted, “As a member of the Social Media and Online Extremism Working Group, I will work collaboratively with my colleagues to solve the hard issues this group is taking on. I look forward to working towards a better online experience for future generations.”  

Rep. Cyril Nichols (D-Chicago) tweeted, “I love baseball and I have the pleasure of representing the great state of Illinois in the Bi-State Softball Showdown. I met the Speaker of the House Rep @DeanPlocher and my colleagues in Missouri. We’re bringing back a W! Let’s play ball!”  

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) tweeted, “Pritzker wants to put more criminals on the streets. We need to repeal the SAFE-T Act and no cash bail. We need to support law enforcement and provide safer communities for EVERY Illinoisan. #twill"  

Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) tweeted, “Hi - “Member of the Jewish Community” here. No, @DarrenBaileyIL, you’re not “right” to belittle the deaths of 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust, including my great-grandparents. More clear for you?”  

Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) tweeted, “Had a great time representing Illinois in the @greaterstlinc Bi-State Softball Showdown against Missouri's legislators yesterday. Enjoyed playing with my teammate @P_Windhorst" 

The Multi-Agency Resource Center assisted about 500 families at East St. Louis High School last weekend from St. Clair and Washington Counties, according to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. The center opened after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a disaster proclamation on Aug. 1 for the counties following record rainfall in the area during the last week of July.   

The Illinois State Fair announced that Sunrun will sponsor a charging station for electric vehicles at the fair. The charging station will be able to charge two cars at a time and will be located in Lot 21. The State Fair will also unveil the Butter Cow at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Dairy Building on the fairgrounds.  

Ald. Pat Dowell (3) tweeted “Fall CPS preschool enrollment is available now! If you have a pre-K child, there are many no-cost or low-cost options. More information at: https://conta.cc/3BVQw2q”  

Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza (10) tweeted “I would like to congratulate the workers at the Howard Brown Health on their decision to form a union with the Illinois Nurses Association.”  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted “How can @Chicago_Police say they care about officer’s mental health when they don’t allow them time to seek help, expecting them to do it on their days off (which are routinely cancelled). If you had this experience, I want to hear from you! Call 773-823-1539 & share your story.”  

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33) tweeted “Public health and social services in this country have been consistently defunded while police budgets have ballooned steadily. We need to re-imagine, build, expand and refund the structures of care needed to heal and support our communities.”  

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35) tweeted “Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa stopped by Spicy Taco at 2825 N Milwaukee Avenue – one of the newest businesses to open up along Milwaukee Avenue in the 35th Ward! Please join us in welcoming Spicy Taco to Avondale."  

Ald. Tom Tunney (44) tweeted “More monkeypox vaccine appointments with the Chicago Department of Public Health are now available in Lakeview. To see eligibility criteria and to sign-up read the thread below.”  

Ald. Harry Osterman (48) tweeted “There’s still time to share your feedback for what you want to see on Devon Avenue between Broadway and Clark. Fill out this form to make sure your feedback is included for future developments in this corridor!” 

The Civic Federation is seeking nominations for its 31st Annual Motorola Solutions Foundation Excellence in Public Service Award. The Civic Federation gives out the award annually to a “non-elected state or local government employee in Illinois who has made an extraordinary impact on the quality of government services,” according to a Tuesday news release. The deadline to submit nominations is Sept. 19 and submissions must include the nominee’s name, title, government and email address and an overview of their achievements. Nominations should be submitted to [email protected]. Additional information can be found online.  

Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Today, @chicagosmayor committed to purchasing 100% clean, renewable energy beginning in 2025. With CEJA implementation continuing across Illinois, Chicago is making strides to protect our communities and our climate.”  

House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) tweeted, “Hey Hoosiers! You can still find safe, affordable and accessible healthcare in Illinois. We trust everyone to make their own private medical decisions here.”  

Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) tweeted, “More Taxes, More Spending & More Pain on all Americans. Dems pass new $739 billion spending bill. When will they wake up and realize more spending and money creation only causes more inflation and rising costs on all Americans-hurting middle class & low income families the most?”  

Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Today is Assyrian Remembrance Day, where we honor and remember Assyrians lost to persecution, displacement, and violence. We have a great many Assyrians living in our district who’ve called it home for a long time. So proud to represent them and to honor those we’ve lost.” 

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Capital Development Board announced $1 billion from Rebuild Illinois will go toward construction and renovations at 24/7 state facilities such as veterans’ homes and correctional centers that provide around the clock care for residents. There are over 180 projects on tap for the state’s 24/7 care facilities.   

Illinois Republican Party spokesperson Joe Hackler has taken a new position as account manager at Arena LLC— a firm that crafts digital and mail ads for Republican candidates. Hackler unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Illinois House in the June primary.   

Ald. Sophia King (4) tweeted “Bud Billiken Day Parade This Saturday 8/13: Volunteers Wanted”  

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 THIS SATURDAY, August 13th from 10am-12pm at 10500 S Ewing Avenue!”  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted “Thank you to everyone that came out Saturday to celebrate India’s 75th Annual Independence Day Parade organized by the Federation of Indian Associations Chicago!”  

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35) tweeted “Congratulations @Intelligentsia Coffee workers for winning their union and joining @IBEW Local 1220!”  

Ald. Matt Martin (47) tweeted “Cities are vital in promoting climate justice and taking bold action to combat climate change. I am glad to see Chicago commit to transitioning our municipal buildings to 100% renewable energy and to using our purchasing power to invest in clean energy jobs.” 

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday announced an agreement with electric supply company Constellation and Swift Current Energy to buy renewable energy to partially power O’Hare and Midway airports, Harold Washington Library Center and Jardine Water Purification Plant with renewable, solar energy beginning in 2025, according to a news release from Lightfoot’s office. The renewable energy will come from a solar installation that is being developed by Swift Current Energy in Sangamon and Morgan counties in downstate Illinois. The agreement will help meet Lightfoot’s goal to purchase renewable energy for all the city’s buildings and operations by 2025. The agreement’s initial five-year term begins in January 2023.

Rep. Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights) tweeted, “So many economists and politicians have been so entranced, for so long, by supply-side economic promises, that they really cannot comprehend a demand-side recovery.”  

Rep. Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview) tweeted, “More so than most other states, Illinois has projects on tap that are more than shovel-ready and primed for federal dollars.”  

Sen. Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) tweeted, “Earlier this week at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, I had the opportunity to watch the @ChicagoBears prepare for the upcoming season. Thank you for the invitation, @VisitLakeCounty.”  

Rep. Lamont Robinson (D-Chicago) tweeted, “As an educator, I understand the importance of making sure kids have all the tools they need to be successful. I remember my mom buying back to school supplies every year for me and her students. I know that is where I get my sense of giving from.”  

Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) tweeted, “Small business is the lifeblood of the middle class. JB Pritzker & the Democrats are crushing them in IL.” 

Secretary of State Jesse White will be the grand marshal of the State Fair Twilight Parade, fair officials announced Friday. The parade kicks off the fair, which runs from Aug. 11 through Aug. 21. The parade is at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11.  

Ald. Silvana Tabares (23) tweeted photos of the late Chicago Police Officer Ella French and wrote “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9) A child of God she was, and remains. And she will never be forgotten.”  

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33) tweeted “Heading back home from a busy weekend of learning about policy  around housing, community health & safety and environmental protection. Im going to repeat that the STAR program has responded to 5,517 calls for mental health emergencies and no police back up has been needed.”  

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) tweeted “Almost 8 million Americans rely on insulin each month to survive diabetes. I couldn’t imagine her not having insulin to combat that disease. My grandmother lost her battle with diabetes. Senate Republicans just blocked a provision to cap insulin prices at $35/month.”  

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) tweeted “We are two weeks away from our Re-election Campaign Kickoff! Join us Saturday, August 20th from 1-3pm at Black Sheep (2535 N Peterson) for a chance to get plugged in and meet some candidates for the ECPS District Council seats as well!”  

Ald. Maria Hadden (49) tweeted “Please join State Representative Kelly Cassidy and I on Saturday, August 13, as Jarvis Square Tavern puts on their first annual Pierogi Fiesta! If you bring school supplies, for each item donated, you'll get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a number of prizes. See you there!” 

The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services opened applications on Friday for $230,000 in Community Services Block Grant scholarships in financial aid for higher education. The grant program offers financial aid ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for income-eligible residents of the City of Chicago who demonstrate academic achievement, career potential, and educational motivation. Income requirements can be found on the aforementioned website. Displaced and under-employed workers, high school graduates (or equivalent), and those aspiring to higher education and employment are encouraged to apply. Application information is available online. 

Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) tweeted, “Illinois passed a law in 2017 to designate President Barack Obama’s birthday each Aug. 4 as a holiday to celebrate the 44th president, who began his career serving the People of Illinois in the Land of Lincoln. Happy #BarackObamaDay!”  

Sen. Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Today, Gov. JB Pritzker announced an increase in Medicaid rates for abortion and abortion-related services as well as a new competitive grant program to expand Title X resources to health care providers.”  

Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) tweeted, “This week I’m in Denver, Co for @NCSLorg National Summit. I joined my State Representative & Senate colleagues from around the country to discuss issues. Within NCSL I serve on the executive committee and the State and Local Taxation Task Force.”  

Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) tweeted, “One month since the July 4th mass shooting tore us apart, but also revealed so many heroes in our community. We are, and will be, #HPStrong" 

The Illinois Department of Transportation released the first study of the state’s airports in 25 years Thursday. The Aviation System Plan analyzed 85 airports and how the airports can support the state. The study found 81 percent of residents live within a half hour of an airport.  

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) tweeted, “On an annual basis, my office submits a "State of the Ward" document outlining zoning decisions and land use policy trends in 1st Ward and the City of Chicago. The new document is available at the 1st Ward Zoning website: the1stward.com/zoning”  

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33) tweeted, “It’s painful to know that the Mayor is ready to protect the feelings of racist groups who are committed to celebrating colonization and genocide instead of honoring the pain and the resilience of those who have suffered and continue fighting to exist.”  

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) tweeted, “Great to see a @cta electric bus on the road. I passed a resolution that requires @chicago electrify their fleet by 2035 and CTA by 2040. We have only one chance to protect our environment, we need to take that seriously.”  

Ald. James Cappleman (46) wrote in his latest newsletter, “One of my areas of focus is one that's shared by many of you: addressing homelessness. What we know today is that the City of Chicago saves money when we provide rapid rehousing for people who are living on the streets due to increased costs related to their intensive health care needs. I am pleased that we're on the right track with budgeting $82M of ARP funds for purchasing motels to convert into shelters, remodeling many of our existing shelters to allow for private rooms, and creating a program to stabilize our high utilizers of resources  

Ald. Matt Martin (47) tweeted, “Check out a map of recent (and upcoming) pedestrian safety improvements in the 47th Ward! Aldermanmartin.com/bikes"  

Cook County Comm. Kevin Morrison (D-15) wrote in a statement that he introduced a resolution calling for a public hearing that “will allow for the public to hear directly from Cook County Health, the Chicago Department of Public Health, and community organizations on their response to the Monkeypox outbreak.” 

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office announced 10 new public plazas will “create spaces for recreation, performances, pop-up shops, gardening, and other neighborhood activities” at “strategic locations across the South, West, and North sides.” These projects will be supported with funding from the Chicago Recovery Plan. Selected through a Request for Proposals issued this spring through the Department of Planning and Development’s Public Outdoor Plaza (POP!) program, each plaza will be constructed and managed by community organizations using up to $500,000 in Chicago Recovery Plan funding. 

Sen. Christopher Belt (D-Swansea) tweeted, “Today, I joined @GovPritzker, the @ILEPA and Metro East officials to announce a $9.9 million investment to improve the sewer collection system in Cahokia Heights.”  

Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) tweeted, “It's been great to work alongside legislators from across the country at the @NCSLorg Conference this week. I especially enjoyed speaking with representatives from Harley-Davidson, and getting to check out their first-ever electric motorcycle: the LiveWire.”  

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) tweeted, “We’ve spent too much time chasing a standard of SURVIVABILITY in Chicago. We survive. We’re tough. We’re strong. But we need to start pursuing a standard of LIVABILITY. Making our city livable for every person here. That’s the mark. It’s what great cities do. Better is possible.”  

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) tweeted, “Maybe @LoriLightfoot was still high on those NASCAR exhaust fumes when she said violent crimes and homicides were down in Chicago. Because since she and JB took office, they’ve done nothing but accelerate faster than Ricky Bobby with a live cougar in the car. #twill"  

Rep. Cyril Nichols (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Day 2 of the @ncslorg conference included the Denver Marketplace and the State’s Night Dinner. This city and its view is beautiful. #wedothework"  

Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) tweeted, “Huge shoutout to @CityHPIL Police Department for hosting #NationalNightOut ! My office had a great time talking to constituents, handing out candy, and meeting community members and organizations that help residents!”  

House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) tweeted, “In the House, we believe in uplifting Illinois families. As part of our inflation relief package, we created a back-to-school sales tax holiday, from Aug. 5-Aug. 14. Taxes will be cut to help ease the burden on families. So mark your calendars as we prepare for back-to-school" 

Illinois will join other Great Lakes states and establish a Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle Circuit Tour that will give drivers a route to take a road trip around the lake with the necessary amount of electric vehicle charging stations. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Director Sylvia Garcia and Department of Transportation Secretary Omer Osman both signed onto the agreement with officials from Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.   

Gov. JB Pritzker approved a disaster proclamation for St. Claire and Washington Counties after two rounds of record rainfall last week the led to flooding. The flooding has displaced over 100 residents.  

Ald. Monique Scott (24) tweeted, “The school year is just around the corner and we’re providing resources to our youth for the new year! Join me in partnership with Rep. Collins and Commissioner Deer at our Back to School Bookbag Giveaway.”  

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) tweeted, “I’m grateful to the cyclists and folks who got this opportunity on our radar so that our office could push for this here, with the larger goal of connecting the river to the lake along Berwyn!”  

Ald. Brendan Reilly (42) shared a Sun-Times article headlined “Not so fast? Alderpersons seek to wave the caution flag on mayor’s NASCAR plan”  

Ald. James Cappleman (46) tweeted, “The movie industry started in Uptown, so it's fitting that we continue to have movie sets in the neighborhood. Tonight, Pancake House will have its windows shot out (it's all fake glass with no bullets).” 

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership won an $18.5 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, city officials announced Wednesday. It won with a proposal for what it called “Good Jobs Chicago,” an “employer-led, community driven initiative to promote economic resiliency and growth for Chicago and Cook County,” according to the announcement.