Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) tweeted information about “Hire Chicago,” billed as a “one-of-a-kind 5 week hybrid hiring event.”

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) shared a screenshot of a Tribune headline and wrote “Last Monday Lightfoot said if we hit 200+ daily cases, restrictions were to follow. Then she goes silent for 2 days knowing we hit her arbitrary mark on Fri - protecting Spreadapalooza perhaps? Her recklessness arrogance continues to be dangerous to the public’s health & safety!”

Ald. Silvana Tabares (23) in her latest newsletter shared information about an “input session for 59th & Central Park Menu project” scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 23.

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33) tweeted “Having #Lollapalooza2021 in Chicago was a reckless decision. It was a huge overconfident leap that shouldn’t have happened at all. I hope it doesn’t end in tragedy but I’m already hearing from nurse friends around the country talking about ICU’s starting to fill up. This is bad.

Ald. Matt Martin (47) in his latest newsletter wrote that last week he “met with several of [his] colleagues and senior officials from City Hall to discuss an ordinance [he] recently introduced that proposes to make walk-up windows easier for certain food establishments to utilize.”

Ald. Maria Hadden (49) shared an article from the Sun-Times about the MAT asphalt plant in McKinley Park and wrote “The community keeps raising these concerns. Too bad only a few members of Council listened before approving affordable housing to be built next to it, putting more people in harms way.”

The Chicago Department of Public Health on Friday issued a new recommendation that everyone over age 2, whether they have been vaccinated or not, wear masks in indoor public settings. A news release from the city’s public health department notes that masking while outdoors remains optional. Chicago passed the benchmark of seeing more than 200 news cases of COVID-19 on Friday. Public health Comm. Allison Arwady during a Sunday news conference said the most recent data shows the city is seeing an average of 206 new cases per day, moving the city from "lower transmission to substantial transmission," triggering the indoor masking recommendation.

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) during his ward night scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday will include “special Budget Town Hall sessions.” Vazquez and his staff are set to "go over what we know (and don't know) about the Mayor's budget proposal, talk through the City's budget process, and introduce our own 40th Ward budget feedback survey.”

Rep. Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora) tweeted “SB265 has been signed by the Governor today! Thank you everyone for their trust and support in making sure the bill gets to the finish line! SB265 will expand eligibility to undocumented families to apply for financial assistance when it comes to utilities!”  

House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) tweeted about a mobile driving services effort he’ll host on Sept. 18. 

Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) tweeted “Today I was proud to chair a subject matter hearing on using the design-build project delivery method for transportation and infrastructure projects. We had a robust, comprehensive discussion with stakeholders in labor, relevant state agencies and diverse contractors.” 

Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) tweeted “From today’s bill signing on one of the biggest housing affordability packages from the State of Illinois. One of Illinois’ biggest challenges has always been affordable housing, which was amplified during the pandemic. Housing was our top priority this legislative session.” 

Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced that face coverings will be required in all state facilities for all employees and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. In a statement, Pritzker said the announcement comes as the “majority” of Illinois is “experiencing substantial or high COVID-19 transmission.” 

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will host a webinar at 1 p.m. on Thursday about the state’s Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credit. Advanced registration is required.  

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) tweeted a link to his aldermanic policy page and wrote “I am busy working on the City's American Rescue Plan funding, as well as a number of other policy areas at City Council. Help us spend $1.8 billion in relief! You can learn more at our Policy Website, which was recently updated.” 

Ald. Pat Dowell (3) in her latest newsletter shared information about a South Loop Community Meeting she is hosting at 6 p.m. Monday to discuss a proposed development for 1400 S. Wabash Ave. 

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36) tweeted photos from the opening of his new ward office.  

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) shared a Tribune article about Lollapalooza and COVID-19 and wrote “I’ll ask again. Lollapalooza + COVID Variant Spread = ?” 

Ald. Tom Tunney (44) in his latest newsletter wrote “Once again, I am excited to announce more public art in the 44th Ward. Thanks to SSA #27, the Lakeview Public Art Committee and the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce, we have new art along the CTA Low-Line.” 

Ald. James Cappleman (46) in his latest newsletter wrote “Only 52% of Chicagoans are currently vaccinated, and we need to get that number as close to 100% as possible for us to fully put COVID behind us.” 

Ald. Harry Osterman (48) in his latest newsletter wrote “This weekend Bryn Mawr Ave. will be closed between Broadway and Winthrop to allow crews to begin demolition on the viaduct. This will be an ongoing closure beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 30, 8pm, through Monday, August 2, 5am. This closure will also impact sidewalks.” 

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's administration announced the first three dates and locations for its "interactive budget forums" in August: a 10 a.m. session on Aug. 7 at XS Tennis at 5336 S. State St., a 6 p.m. session on Aug. 11 at Malcolm X College on the Near West Side and a 6 p.m. session on Aug. 12 at Truman College in Uptown.

The Cook County Department of Public Health will issue new masking guidance on Friday in response to the Centers for Disease Control changing its classification for Cook County to indicate there is “substantial” community transition of COVID-19. “We strongly recommend that everyone follow the CDC recommendations and we will be issuing a new masking guidance tomorrow,” Cook County Department of Public Health co-lead Rachel Rubin wrote in a statement Thursday. “The Delta variant is the strongest version of COVID-19 yet and we must contain it through both vaccinations and prevention measures such as mask wearing indoors and in crowded outdoor settings.” 

Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin announced a series of financial literacy events she will host throughout the month of August, starting with “Planning Your Financial Journey” at 12 p.m. next Wednesday. She will also host events called “Retirement Planning 101” at 12 p.m. Aug. 11 and “Small Business 101” at 12 p.m. Aug. 17. 

Rep. Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora) is set to host a senior advisory committee meeting with the Xilin Assocation on Aug. 4.  

Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) tweeted an image of him having a virtual constituent meeting.  

Rep. Maurice West (D-Rockford) tweeted a link to a news story about Exelon moving forward with its plans to shut down nuclear facilities, adding “The most frustrating part is that there a very few of lawmakers and stakeholders in the negotiation room while the rest of us wait until they come out.   

Sen. Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) encouraged her constituents to reach out to her office to get a pass to visit Chicago’s museums for free.  

Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago) tweeted images from a bill signing ceremony for a bill she sponsored.  

Sen. Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) tweeted that her office is hiring two full-time employees.  

Officials from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency urged patients of Hoffman MRI, commonly known as Hoffman Imaging and Medical Center at 2500 W. Higgins Rd Suit 830 in Hoffman Estates, to consult with their physician if they had a mammogram performed at the facility on or after Oct. 17, 2019. A state review of the facility found poor quality mammography images.

Ald. George Cardenas (12) tweeted “Democracy and Vaccines are the two incompatible? If there was any other threat the US would be united against a common foe. When Governments try to please everybody bad things happen.” 

Ald. Matt O’Shea (19) tweeted “A big thanks to Governor [JB] Pritzker, he signed HB 40 into law today at Southside Occupational Academy. This is a huge step in supporting our students with disabilities and their families.” 

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) tweeted “When our Teachers, Staff, and Students need support, the #40thWard shows up!! Many thanks to @AnaLopezAlcan, Eva Padilla, and Debby Pope from @CTULocal1 for being outside of the Board of Ed, demanding that federal funds go to providing adequate school resources and staff needs!” 

Ald. Matt Martin (47) tweeted about a recent zoning decision he made in approving the parcel at 3244 N. Lincoln Ave. To be rezoned from B1-3 to B2-3 TOD “to allow for a 4-story building featuring commercial space fronting Lincoln and 7 rental units.”  

Ald. Debra Silverstein (50) tweeted “Police have made an arrest in connection with the rash of carjackings that have been plaguing our neighborhood. As a result, a juvenile has been charged with multiple counts of Vehicular Hijacking, as well as an Attempted Hijacking of two off-duty police officers in Edgewater.”  

Cook County Comm. Kevin Morrison (D-15) tweeted “One in four Cook County residents lacks access to high-speed Internet. That is completely unacceptable. We must ensure we invest American Rescue Plan Act dollars in expanding high-speed broadband to every Cook County household.” 

Cook County Comm. Bridget Degnen (D-12) tweeted “I fully support @Simone_Biles 

courageous decision to focus on her mental health. Nobody should be criticized for doing what is best for their health, physical or mental. Managing our mental health is a priority, I encourage everyone to make time for self care and reflection.” 

The Cook County Department of Public Health updated its guidance for schools in suburban Cook County, including “calling for universal masking in schools, regardless of vaccination status.” The full guidance is available on the department’s website. 

Sen. Robert Peters (D-Chicago) issued a statement after Gov. JB Pritzker signed one of his bills repealing the state’s HIV transmission criminalization law.  

Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) had a tweet thread about Pritzker’s signature of the bill repealing the state’s HIV criminalization law. 

Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago) tweeted “Today, we met at Center on Halsted, where @GovPritzker signed HB2590 & SB139 into Public Act. We must be identity affirming, inclusive, and real – even when it comes to the most basic of government services like creating and keeping records.”  

Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) tweeted an image from the news conference Pritzker had Tuesday for his bill signing ceremony.  

Sen. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago) tweeted about a July 31 back to school event he is hosting with Rep. Nick Smith (D-Chicago).  

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) tweeted “Passing an #Infrastructurebill is huge for Illinois. Investment in communities from Cairo to Chicago is exactly what we need to Build Back Better, create jobs, kickstart economies & modernize our transportation systems. We have to meet this moment with the momentum it deserves.”  

The Illinois State Board of Elections will hold its last day of operations in Chicago’s James R. Thompson Center on Friday. Starting on Monday, the state agency will open its new location at 69 W. Washington St.    

Ald. Pat Dowell (3) in her latest newsletter included information about the 92nd annual Bud Billiken Parade, which is set for Aug. 14. 

Ald. Michael Scott (24) tweeted information about Nights Out on the Boulevard, which he wrote is a “series of events held on Douglas Blvd. to help promote public safety in our community.” 

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33) tweeted “Can we replace the Columbus statues with a giant stove top espresso maker in honor of Alfonso Bialetti? I’m forever in debt to Italians for that wonderful gift to the world.” 

Ald. Matt Martin (47) tweeted a link to a map of raids conducted by the Chicago Police Department in 2019. 

Ald. Debra Silverstein (50) tweeted “I am sad to report that the recent uptick in carjackings has continued here and across Chicago. The police are coordinating closely to catch the people responsible and are increasing patrols to keep us all safe.” 

Cook County Comm. Dennis Deer (D-2) in his latest newsletter included a link to a survey for residents to share their opinion on how the county should spend $1 billion in federal American Rescue Act funds. 

The Chicago Department of Public Health added nine states to the city’s Travel Advisory because their COVID-19 case rates grew beyond 15 new daily cases per 100,000 residents. Health officials have added Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming to the list of states whose travelers must quarantine or secure a negative test upon arrival to Chicago. They make 14 states now listed under the advisory, plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

The Coalition to End Money Bond will host a live virtual "teach-in and panel discussion” with Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell and Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25) at 6 p.m. Wednesday to “set the record on Cook County’s pretrial justice reforms.” The event will be broadcast on the coalition’s Facebook and YouTube page. 

The Chicago Department of Water Management has expanded its Equity Lead Service Line Replacement program so that residents may apply even if they do not have elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, officials announced Tuesday. Homeowners may apply for the program online if they own a single-family home or two-flat and fall below the income threshold of $74,550 per year for a family of four. 

The Chicago Department of Public Health will expand its at-home vaccination program by offering $25 gift cards to everyone who participates in the program, officials announced Tuesday. Gift card distribution will get underway next Monday. People can make an appointment for in-home vaccination online or by calling (312) 746-4835. 

Sen. Adriane Johnson (D-Riverwoods) and Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) tweeted images from their recent ice cream social town hall.   

Sen. Linda Holmes (D-Plainfield) tweeted about her Aurora district office’s grand opening ceremony, which will be held on Thursday.   

Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) tweeted about an Aug. 7 health fair she is co-hosting.  

Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago) tweeted about a brewery crawl event she, Rep. Margaret Croke (D-Chicago) and Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) are hosting on Friday.  

House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) tweeted an image of him and U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood at the airport in Washington, D.C. Welch and LaHood were classmates at the John Marshall Law School.  

Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Monday the U.S. Small Business Administration’s approval of the state’s request for people and businesses in McLean County who were affected by the severe storms and flash flooding that occurred in June. The newly approved declaration will allow eligible residents and businesses to apply for low-interest, long-term loans. Assistance will be available to residents and businesses in McLean County, as well as Champaign, DeWitt, Ford, Livingston, Logan, Piatt, Tazewell and Woodford counties. 

Pritzker’s office announced on Monday the hometowns of the latest winners of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination lottery. The selected winners, who will receive $100,000 cash prizes, were from Bolingbrook, Champaign County and Vernon Hills, according to a news release from the governor’s office.  

Ald. Michael Scott (24) tweeted “Bike the Boulevard is Back! Join us this Saturday for a community bike ride on Douglas Blvd! Come out and see why everyone was raving about last year’s event! Tell a neighbor to tell a neighbor.” 

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) tweeted “COVID Delta Variant + Lollapalooza = ?” 

Ald. Matt Martin (47) tweeted information about the 47th Ward community bike ride scheduled for Aug. 20. “The Alderman will lead the ride spotlighting a number of locations in the 47th Ward, and ending with ice cream or drinks at a local business,” Martin wrote. 

Ald. Harry Osterman (48) tweeted “Last week our team hit the pavement to let businesses on N. Clark St. know that protected bike lanes are coming later this summer between Hollywood and Devon.” Osterman also included a map of the bike lanes with his tweet. 

Ald. Debra Silverstein (50) tweeted photos of a bike helmet giveawat event in her ward and wrote “We gave away more than 100 bike helmets yesterday! Thank you to everyone who came out to stay safe!” 

The Metropolitan Planning Council will host the final event in its “Drinking Water 1-2-3" series, focused on asset management, at 10 a.m. on Aug 19. Panelists will include Kareem Adeem of the city of Newark’s water department, George Hawkins of Moonshot Missions and Joseph Kane of the Brookings Institution, plus introductory remarks from Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson. 

The Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance will host a webinar at noon Tuesday to discuss Chicago’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Online registration is required. 

The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization will hold a protest at 11 a.m. Tuesday in opposition to a new Target opening at the Exchange 55 distribution facility built by Hilco Redevelopment Partners at 35th Street and Pulaski Road. 

Sen. Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) tweeted about a small business tour she is hosting in her district.  

Sen. Adriane Johnson (D-Riverwoods) tweeted about her office holding mobile office hours on Monday.  

Rep. Edgard Gonzalez Jr. (D-Chicago) retweeted a tweet from former state treasurer and Democratic Secretary of State candidate Alexi Giannoulias.  

House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) tweeted images after he recently met with Will County elected officials. 

Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) in her latest newsletter invited constituents to participate in a “Sips & Session Discussion” at Moody’s Pub at 6 p.m. Monday to discuss the past legislative session. 

Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that Mike Ollen will lead his reelection bid as campaign manager. Ollen, whose résumé includes working on the campaigns of former President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, takes over for Quentin Fulks, who will serve as campaign manager for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock’s 2022 reelection campaign.