politics

"The Senate is the key to uniting our Country. While Illinois is considered a safe Blue State, because of the stranglehold the Democrats have on Black voters in Cook County, the State is much more diverse. Illinois voters want a balance to the one-party rule that ignores the rest of the State." #JimmyLeeTillman

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” I was reminded of these powerful words from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when I gave a brief speech in Kankakee earlier this month at a prayer breakfast on the birthday of the celebrated civil rights leader. #SenatorJoyce

“In this area, we are a transportation hub. If anyone has driven on any highway, every one of those highways touch my district,” said. Miller #GoDonnaGo

“Our resident’s safety must be first and foremost in everything we do,” said Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar. #FrankAguilar

Moreover, Black farmers all too often still feel as though they are unwelcome in their local USDA field offices,” Rush continued. #BobbyRush

“Thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, $1.4 billion is coming to our communities in Illinois’ Second Congressional District and beyond to bring transformative change to our bridges and our residents,” said Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D, IL-02) #RobinKelly

CPS allows for students to participate in planned civic actions, including student-led walkouts or protests. #cps

James Marter adds, “Representative Underwood is wrong on the major issues, her judgement is poor and her party politics overwhelm her ability to represent this district." #MarterForCongress

Overall, more than 88 (88.69) percent of CPS CTU teachers reported to school today #cps

“The lynching of Emmett Till changed my life and it changed our entire nation,” said Rush #BobbyRush