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[Andrew @Dub__A]

Which Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival poster should I get

[Luke Thompson @ltthompso]

Hill staff Campaign staff

[Joe Sweeney @J_Sweeney13]

Hmmm

What is a well-known @nwsgop Republican Trumpster,
Barry Bebart, doing supporting @graciela4senate by attending her fundraiser this weekend? So much for a #provenprogressive #potmeetkettle #twill

[Out of Context Human Race @NoContextHumans]

Nobody…

The British Museum

[✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ @chi_urbanist]

Lincoln Square this weekend

[Illinois AFL-CIO @ILAFLCIO]

‼️ ‼️ ‼️ BREAKING NEWS ‼️ ‼️ ‼️

The UAW strike has reached in Illinois and we will stand with UAW every single day until they get the fair contract they so justly deserve.

[Mike Simmons (He, his, him) @MikeSimmonsChi]

You’re invited to my petition kickoff celebration at Edgewater’s newest Black-owned coffee shop, Sip & Savor! Join us for free food and drinks then head out with us to get signatures so we continue to have outspoken, undaunted queer leadership in the IL Senate from the Northside!

[CNN @CNN]

BREAKING: Fulton County releases a mug shot following former President Donald Trump's fourth arrest this year https://t.co/3fQ12Kwd19

[matt bernstein @mattxiv]

waiting for this god damn mugshot to drop

[Mike Simmons (He, his, him) @MikeSimmonsChi]

Thrilled to be attending the White House Convening on Child Care this morning! Looking forward to lifting up the work of my 7th district #SingleMoms peoples council and discussing policy to expand access to affordable child care! #WhiteHouseGPC #ChildCare #EarlyChildhood

[JB Pritzker @JBPritzker]

As a longtime early childhood advocate, I’m incredibly excited to partner with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. This initiative will connect low-income families to resources that will set their children up for lifelong success. https://t.co/urSVU3Nrnp

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

[12:16 PM CDT Sunday 7/2/2023]

As of 12:10 pm, #Chicago O'Hare had already received 2.27" of rain on the day, breaking Chicago's previous daily rainfall record of 2.06" set in 1982. The new record rainfall amount will be established when the rain stops later today. #ILwx

[Mike Simmons (He, his, him) @MikeSimmonsChi]

My statement on the 303 Creative v. Elemis Supreme Court decision. 👇🏿

[Mike Simmons (He, his, him) @MikeSimmonsChi]

This is Jett Hawkins who inspired my bill to prohibit hair discrimination against black youth in schools. I was so glad that Jett and his fierce mother Ida Nelson joined me in walking in this year's Pride Parade!

[Mike Simmons (He, his, him) @MikeSimmonsChi]

The rain did not stop my joy from shining in the Chicago Pride Parade this year! So beautiful to see the outpouring of support from constituents and visitors! Happy #PrideMonth2023 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[Mike Simmons (He, his, him) @MikeSimmonsChi]

Representation is POWER and I’m PROUD to represent the LGBTQ+ community in Illinois as the FIRST openly gay state Senator! Proud to be fighting for laws protecting gender-affirming care, reproductive rights, + ensuring our queer and trans youth can read about themselves in books!

[Mike Simmons (He, his, him) @MikeSimmonsChi]

I stood on the picket line in solidarity with @sagaftra, @ActorsEquity, @WGAEast, @WGAWest, and the @chicagolabor to demand a fair contract for writers. Writers are truly the culture keepers of our great city and they deserve a fair wage and respect!📽️✊🏿 #WGAStrike #PayTheWriters

[Bhald Bhaddie @teejslipko]

🚨🚨babe wake up the USPS just dropped strega nona forever stamps 🚨🚨

[Mike Simmons (He, his, him) @MikeSimmonsChi]

My name is Mike Simmons and I am the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve in the Illinois Senate. And this is what unapologetic representation looks like 👇🏿

[Mike Simmons (He, his, him) @MikeSimmonsChi]

While Republican-led states are rolling back LGBTQ+ rights, I’m proud to have passed a trio of bills that makes Illinois a more affirming and welcoming place for LGBTQ+, non-binary, and gender non-conforming folx. Read the coverage by AP News here: https://t.co/ya7YhAp1v7