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September 9, 2019

For some Illinois residents, a trip to the doctor's office can be an all-day affair.

"Today, it's not uncommon for me to hear from constituents who have to take two buses and a day off of work and find child care just to see a doctor," said U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, whose district includes parts of the South Side of Chicago and Will, Kankakee and Cook counties.

September 5, 2019

Fire departments in Calumet City, Crete Township, Flossmoor and South Holland will receive a total of $610,000 in federal grants to update firefighter safety equipment and fire station exhaust systems, according to U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson.

September 3, 2019

A south suburban congresswoman wants to stop American mothers from dying during pregnancy and childbirth.

August 28, 2019

To Heidi House, the celebration of her toddler son's birthday Sunday was almost miraculous.

That's because House said she went into cardiac arrest at a downstate hospital when she was in labor two years ago.

August 9, 2019
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly says the stakes are high as the 2020 national census nears, and that all south suburban residents should make sure they are counted next year.
A low turnout, Kelly said at a recent forum, could reduce the number of the Illinois Congressional delegation in Washington.
"We've already lost one seat," she said. "We don't want to lose two."
August 6, 2019

Kelly met with Gallagher Asphalt President Charles Gallagher, senior company executives and employees, community leaders and representatives of the railroad industry to discuss the importance of passing a surface transportation reauthorization bill and extending the short line tax

August 2, 2019

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Congresswoman Robin Kelly's legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office in honor of Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin.

July 30, 2019

Rep. Robin Kelly wants to make it easier for businesses owned by minorities and women participating in federal government set-aside programs to get venture capital and private equity investments.

July 19, 2019

The National Science Foundation, which funds research and education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), has granted $1.2 million to the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) to allow it to directly connect students with specific field trips linked to STEM careers.

Issues:Education
July 17, 2019

On July 9, 2019, Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the Women and Minority Equity Investment Act (H.R. 3633); the legislation will make a commonsense tweak to existing Small Business Administration (SBA) programs that will expand venture capital access for participating business owners and companies.