“This is grassroots energy we will need as we build a big, broad coalition to take on Donald Trump and his wrecking crew in Congress. We are fired up and feeling the momentum.” #congress
“We are urging every member of Illinois’ congressional delegation—Republican or Democrat—to stand up for their constituents and reject any legislation that dismantles access to behavioral health care. #healthcare
While the president hosted a parade in Washington D.C. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, Rodriguez and thousands more joined a coalition of progressive political groups marching in downtown Chicago. #protest
Riots through the weekend between protesters and state and local law enforcement in Los Angeles led to the Trump administration calling in the National Guard. #migrant
“The Democrats are doing what they always do – waiting until the last minute to present a budget and force through more tax increases to pay for their out-of-control spending." #budget
Peters, a South Side native, was a community organizer before becoming a state senator, where he has led efforts for criminal justice reform and workers’ rights. #campaign
In a rare public appearance since leaving office in January, Biden spoke Tuesday at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) conference in Chicago. #biden
“We are crafting another bill. We're in the process of crafting that now, but this [HB]1117 wouldn't have addressed that concern in Deerfield,” said McCombie. #sports
“In just a few short months, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have slashed thousands of jobs, gutted worker protections, and destabilized the entire economy,” said Bob Reiter, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor. #rally