Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) tweeted "Get ready for the new school year with us this Saturday at @JosedeDiegoCPS! We'll have haircuts, face painting, a backpack giveaway (while supplies last), and more. Big thank you to the organizations who are helping make this event possible!"

Ald. Pat Dowell (3) tweeted "Free Book Bags and School Supplies. Thank you Educare, Commissioner Dennis Deer, CPS, White Castle, Jesse White Tumblers, and all the volunteers for making today special despite the rain!"

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted "Today we honor the life and legacy of @Chicago_Police Ofc. Ella French, who was murdered during a traffic stop in @ChicagoCAPS08 two years ago. Her sacrifice to the city she loved will never be forgotten."

Ald. Debra Silverstein (50) tweeted "The annual 50th Ward Back to School Fair was a tremendous success yesterday! We were able to give away hundreds of backpacks stuffed with school supplies to children from throughout the neighborhood!"