Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) tweeted “We’re excited be offering paid part-time internships to high school and college aged youth interested in being involved in my campaign. Please forward the application link to interested young people!”  

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) tweeted “It's critical we elect leaders who are pro-choice at every level of government. Women's reproductive health is on the line.”  

Ald. Matt Martin (47) tweeted “The @Fightin47th has never been more fired up and ready to help elect pro-choice, pro-gun-safety, and pro-environment champions to Springfield and Congress.”  

Ald. Harry Osterman (48) tweeted “Visit the Broadway Armory parking lot this Sunday from 2pm-4pm to support Care For Real!  This organization works tirelessly to provide food, clothing, and support to neighbors in our community. Stop by for food, music, and more! Wanna join us?”  

Ald. Maria Hadden (49) tweeted “Join Alderwoman Hadden and the 49th Ward team for the monthly virtual town hall on Wednesday, September 14, at 6 pm. Attendees will hear important updates for the ward and the city. These meetings now take place on the second Wednesday of the month @ 6 pm”  

Ald. Debra Silverstein (50) tweeted “A rabid bat was found near the 2200 block of W Estes Ave. Animal Care and Control assured me that this is not unusual and is not a cause for alarm.” 

The Illinois AFL-CIO hired Alyssa Goodstein as communications director. Goodstein was most recently deputy chief of communications to Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia and has also served as chief of staff to Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). She has also held roles on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s 2019 primary campaign and Young Democrats of Illinois. 

Sen. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago) tweeted, “The SAFE-T Act does not allow people charged with a serious offense or who pose a flight risk to be released. It does replace the cash bail system with a new system that detains all dangerous defendants, regardless of their ability to pay”  

Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Bailey abandons God's calling on his life leaving the farm to live in beautiful Chicago.”  

House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) tweeted, “The Edgar Fellows program recently celebrated 10 years of developing exceptional public leaders who are dedicated to serving Illinois families. As a program alum, I was honored to speak at the celebration dinner alongside program founder and former governor, Jim Edgar.”  

Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) tweeted, “Yesterday, myself and others were honored by @RepSchneider with a Public Service Flag Presentation Ceremony for leadership on July 4th.”  

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Also, if people would stop the “passed in the middle of the night, under the cover of darkness” lie, we could have real conversations about working together for better outcomes. See the tweet below. 11:32 AM is hardly the middle of the night. Knock it off.” 

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) tweeted, “There is no such thing as perfect legislation, but all legislation can be perfected. We can only successfully accomplish that, if we commit to the truth. These recent attacks don’t do that.”  

Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D-Chicago) tweeted, “9/11 is a day that our nation will never forget. Tragedy and horror unfolded through the eyes of millions as 2,977 lives were lost on American soil. We must remember that each one of those numbers was a human life with hopes and dreams.”  

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) tweeted, “Where in the world is the MLK Jr. Statue?! I've been informed it was on the ground this morning; now secure in the possession of @ILSecOfState Reminder to again rethink this statue for a more iconic version & location. Or at least we can clean the bird poop off his head 😊" 

Nexstar Media will be the host for the two gubernatorial debates this fall, WGN confirmed Sunday. Republican Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) and Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker will both participate in a debate at Illinois State University at 7 p.m. on Oct. 6 and at WGN’s Chicago studio at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18.  

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) tweeted “Hard Chicago Facts: the extreme rain and flooding we saw yesterday is a direct result of climate change. Chicago has a great new climate action plan. Now it needs a great new Department of the Environment to execute on that plan! That’s what we’re fighting for!”  

Ald. Mike Rodriguez (22) tweeted “It was a great honor to serve as a grand Marshall of the Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village. What a great event!”  

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) tweeted “I will always fight to keep our communities safe. We need to take action to address the gun violence epidemic.”  

Ald. Maria Hadden (49) tweeted “We've made it to week three of petitioning! As we gear up for weeks 4-6, are you available to volunteer and come hang with us for a petition shift? We'll give you a brief training, a clipboard, and materials. You can sign up at the link below!”  

Ald. Debra Silverstein (50) tweeted “Our neighborhood was hit hard by yesterday’s historic storm. Nearly 6 inches of rain fell in a little over an hour, severely overtaxing the sewer system. If you got any water in your basement, please contact my office or 311 to report it right away.” 

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will host a virtual talk titled “How can we design safe and complete streets with an equity lens?” at noon Tuesday. The event will include CMAP’s Victoria Barrett, policy makers and planners from the area and representatives from Cook County’s Department of Transportation and Highways. The event is set to include a moderated discussion and Q&A session. Panelists are scheduled to discuss “how residents can design safer streets for all and create more vibrant, walkable communities with an equity lens,” according to a news release from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s office. Those interested can register online. 

Sen. Robert Peters (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Bivalent Booster. Done.”  

Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) tweeted, “If you have a feeling this state and country are going in the wrong direction, that’s because it is”  

Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) tweeted, “I joined the @IDOT_Illinois and other community leaders to announce $93 million in improvements to Interstate 55 through Joliet and Shorewood by constructing a new diverging diamond interchange with Illinois 59”  

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) tweeted, “God speed to the Queen” 

The Department of Public Health released data Friday showing 8,600 Illinoisans have avoided hospitalization from COVID-19 in the last four months thanks to therapies for the virus. “The data from Illinois that IDPH released today show just how effective these treatments can be at protecting people who contract COVID-19 from being hospitalized and severe outcomes. These treatments are especially recommended for individuals over 50 and those with underlying medical conditions. The key is to start these medications quickly, within the first five days,” said IDPH Director Sameer Vohra.   

Reps. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) and Fran Hurley (D-Chicago) are asking residents to submit feedback about “current trends in public safety and efforts to reduce crime” in Illinois for the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force they chair. Residents can email [email protected] to share their thoughts.  

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) tweeted “See you tomorrow at 11 at @subtchicago (North and Damen)! Rain or shine (okay, rain) we’re kicking off petition season in the 1st ward so I can earn a spot on our ballot and continue representing the 1st ward!”  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted “#NeverForget911 is an action, not just a memory”  

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35) tweeted “.@Delia4Congress, @CPZ4Senate and me canvassed one of the most incredible blocks in Avondale today. We met many wonderful 3rd Congressional, 20th State Senate, and new 35th Ward residents – including the photographer who took the photos up at Kuma's Corner!”  

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) tweeted “We will never forget the lives lost on this day, 21 years ago. We must continue to recognize and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #September11”  

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) tweeted “Many thanks to the ECPS Candidates, @Steele4BoR, and all of the neighbors who came and are continuing to come to our new office to help collect signatures to get us on the ballot!” 

The Metropolitan Planning Council on Sept. 21 will honor this year’s Champion Fighter awardees — Helene Gayle and The Chicago Community Trust for their “commitments to closing the racial and ethnic wealth gap in the Chicago region,” according to a news release. The in-person event is set for 5 p.m. at Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan St. and event capacity is limited to event sponsors. Others can attend the event virtually via a livestream on the Metropolitan Planning Council’s website.  

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) tweeted, ““When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.”– Queen Elizabeth II”  

Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago) tweeted, “I am proud to be appointed to the inaugural Crime Reduction Task Force in the Senate. I look forward to serving on this task force to bring light to root causes of crime, addressing them, and consequently reducing crime in our communities.”  

Sen. Robert Peters (D-Chicago) tweeted, “The drumbeat of racist attack ads intended to deceive and scare suburban voters into supporting anti-abortion, pro-assault weapon right wing radicals must be called out.”  

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) tweeted, “I want to be clear. I expect the Bears to ask for public money. It protects their bottom line. I also expect those of us who get to make decisions on public money to say “no.” It protects the people we serve.” 

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Department of Transportation announced $94 million has been released for Rebuild Illinois for construction along Wood Street and Ashland Avenue through Harvey, Dixmoor and Riverdale. The project will involve reconstructing three miles of road between 161st and 138th Streets. New storm sewers and water mains will also be a part of the project.  

Ald Sophia King (4) tweeted “As a fmr. Vice Chair for Planned Parenthood Chicago, I am proud to see our City Council moving to enshrine into ordinance Chicago as a bastion of reproductive rights and abortion services. On this, we can't afford to move backwards.”  

Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza (10) tweeted “The Chicago BACP has an Request For Proposal open which may interest you! The Storefront Activation RFP will support small businesses and activate vacant spaces along commercial corridors.”  

Ald. Matt O’Shea (19) tweeted “This Sunday, September 11th, please join us for a Patriot Day Prayer Service at King Lockhart Park (10609 S. Western Ave) at 11:00am.”  

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) tweeted “Today and everyday we must continue to tackle the problem of gun violence. Weapons of war have no place on our streets, at our parks or in our schools.”  

Ald. Maria Hadden (49) tweeted “The Cmte on Health and Human Relations will start soon. Today, we hear our Bodily Autonomy Ordinance which will protect rights to abortion and other reproductive health care as well as gender affirming care. Proud to be a lead co-sponsor on this.” 

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced the creation of a Casino Community Advisory Council tasked with ensuring neighborhood residents can give input as casino operator Bally’s and the city move forward with bringing a casino to Chicago, according to a news release from Lightfoot’s office. The 19-member advisory council, which includes community members and subject-matter experts, is set to meet quarterly until the casino opens. The city’s Department of Planning and Development, Department of Transportation, the Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement and the Chief Financial Officer’s office will share oversight of the advisory council. Additional information can be found online. 

Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) tweeted, “Leader McConchie and I had a fantastic senior fair today! Thanks to everyone who came out to learn about healthy living and resources for seniors!”  

Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago) tweeted, “In the wake of Labor Day, it is important to remember that the various rights laborers are granted, including minimum wage, overtime violations, workplace discrimination, and more, are owed to the hard work and dedication of those on the front lines of the Labor rights movement.”  

Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) tweeted, “Happy National Beer Lovers Day!   With six craft breweries in the 52nd district and so many wonderful Main Street restaurants and bars, why not stop in and enjoy a pint? Our area business owners would appreciate the support. Tell them Marty sent you!” 

Health News Illinois will host a panel discussion on the future of public health in Illinois with Illinois Department of Public Health Director Sameer Vohra on Oct. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at MATTER in Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady, Cook County Department of Public Health Chief Operating Officer Lamar Hasbrouck, and University of Chicago Medicine infectious disease expert Dr. Emily Landon will also participate. Registration can be found online.

The Chicago Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday that crews on Sept. 12 are scheduled to begin resurfacing Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and Ohio Street. The resurfacing project is expected to be completed in November and will include work on ADA crosswalk ramps, bus pads and the road’s underlying infrastructure. Throughout the construction work, at least one direction of traffic will remain open. 

Ald. Pat Dowell (3) tweeted “Okayyyy…..@chicagosky Regroup….let’s win Game 5. Take no prisoners!! Connecticut is going down….”  

Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza (10) in a five-part tweet thread wrote “Let me be perfectly clear. My decision to retire is entirely my own. People in the press that want to put the onus on the Mayor for the retirements in City Council don't understand the dynamics of what it's like to be an elected official in this tumultuous environment of the Last few years .As for my relationship with the Mayor: I'm incredibly proud of the work that I've done with Mayor Lightfoot. Together, we changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of workers across the city--from the Fair Workweek ordinance to the Hotel Workers Right to Return...”  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted “I love connecting with voters, surprising them being a mayoral candidate walking on their block asking them IN PERSON for their support!”  

Ald. Mike Rodriguez (22) tweeted “I was proud to be endorsed today by Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García a true legend to the progressive movement. Congratulations to Jeylu Gutierrez (14) and Ana Guajardo (10) for also earning Congressman Garcia’s support.”  

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33) tweeted “Today we will be receiving amother bus bringing to our city people who have bravely crossed jungles, rivers and desserts to get to safety. We are receiving pregnant people, little ones of all ages, people who didn’t have any other choice but to escape. They are our siblings and we will extend them the solidarity all humans deserve. @GovAbbott says he’s pro-life, but clearly for him there is only some life that is worth protecting. We will be sharing additional donation drop off locations around the city soon. Solidarity saves and community heals.”  

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) tweeted “At .@thisisUIC today see .@StarshipRobots deliver coffee and donuts to students. As the Chairman of Technology, these types of innovations are great for the city.”  

Ald. Matt Martin (47) tweeted “If you call 9-1-1 for a mental health crisis, you deserve a response from a mental health professional. That is why I support #TreatmentNotTrauma. Let’s expand our mental health first responder program.” 

T/CCI Manufacturing will be the first company to receive the Reimagining Electric Vehicles (REV) in Illinois tax credit, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday. The Decatur facility manufactures compressors for combustion vehicles and the company is expected to add 50 jobs in the city as it expands its work to electric vehicles. T/CCI will received $2.2 million from the tax credit.   

The Illinois State Police will establish their Metro East headquarters in East St. Louis, State Police Director Brenden Kelly and Pritzker announced Monday. Funds from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan will build a new “state of the art” facility on a portion of land in the city the state purchased in 2008 for $1. The facility will house multiple units of the State Police’s working, including patrol, investigations, communications and SWAT resources.   

Good Government Illinois, Reform for Illinois and Our Revolution Illinois will host a virtual event at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday with state representative nominee Abdelnasser Rashid and Cook County Board of Review nominee Samantha Steele. Registration can be found online.   

WCIA-TV in Champaign hired Theodora Kolouvaris as the station’s new State Capitol reporter. Cole Henke will remain as the Nexstar capitol bureau chief for WCIA and Nexstar affiliates in Illinois, including WGN.