In the News

By Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly

In December, Congress allowed federal emergency unemployment insurance to expire. Since then, more than 2 million unemployed Americans have been left in the lurch.

In Illinois, nearly 171,000 people have lost or will lose their unemployment benefits. This is absolutely reprehensible.

A world-class city needs a world-class cargo airport. But when it comes to air cargo, Chicago remains the Second City.

The recent decision by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning to reject the Illiana Expressway project — a decision rooted in regional bias rather than sound strategic planning — belies the realities of the future transportation needs of the Chicagoland area.

Chicago Defender: Congresswoman Robin Kelly: Public Servant

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly provided constituents with valuable information on the Affordable Care Act during a recent Town Hall meeting at the Mary Magdalene M.B. Church in Chicago.

Experts explained the new federal health care law and how it benefits individuals and families. Participants also learned about the Illinois Marketplace and what the ACA means for small businesses.