Education

Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Bourbonnais resident Keeley Schwada has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

"Keeley possesses the patience and tenacity to become an outstanding Naval officer," Congresswoman Kelly said. "More women in leadership roles across our military and our government can only make American stronger. I have great faith that our younger generation has the know-how and resolve to confront the national security challenges of the 21^st Century."

Washington, DC – Last week, Congresswoman Robin Kelly offered an amendment to the so-called "Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act" to reprogram $3 million for summer food assistance to families receiving SNAP benefits.

Matteson, IL—Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL02) announced today that the Museum of Science and Industry has been awarded a $1.2 million federal grant that will allow the museum to directly connect students with specific field trip experiences linked to STEM careers.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that the Museum of Science and Industry has been awarded a $225,782 federal grant that will help digitize a significant portion of its artifacts and build a new online website providing free public access to thousands of those artifacts.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly today announced that Olive-Harvey College has been awarded a $600,000 grant to implement an academic program that will assist low-income minority students earn STEM degrees that will lead to in-demand jobs.