Press Releases

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement on the murder of Delmonte Johnson, 19, of the South Side:

"Like so many in our community, I was heartbroken to learn of Delmonte Johnson's murder. Through Good Kids, Mad Cities, I've witnessed the difference that Delmonte and his friends sought to make in our community. He was a young man in the prime of his life. His life's work was to make our city better.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that seven South Suburban fire departments were awarded federal grants totaling more than $1.5 million. This federal funding will be used to hire, recruit and improve operations and safety within the departments. The following departments received grants:

Matteson, IL – School superintendents, school board presidents and college presidents from the 2nd Congressional District participated in a series of education forums hosted by Congresswoman Robin Kelly with guest speaker, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the House Education and Workforce Committee. The listening session was to hear the ideas and concerns of Chicagoland educators and stakeholders to improve America's schools.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that the Homewood Fire Department was awarded a $58,210 federal grant that will go toward fire station safety improvements and officer training.

"Approximately $52,000 of these funds will be used to update our station's exhaust removal system to ensure the health and well-being of our personnel," said Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski. "The additional $6,000 will be used for fire officer development training."

Chicago, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly will participate in the Kelly Klassic, a newly-formed basketball tournament, hosted in Chicago's South Side. The tournament is designed to foster improved community-police relations and address the gun violence epidemic.

Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement following Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders lying to the press and American people about President Donald J. Trump's track record of creating jobs in the African American community:

Chicago, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released this statement following President Trump's decision to exclude Chicago's and Illinois' elected officials from his "discussion" of Chicago, which will be hosted in New Jersey – 768 miles away:

"I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but once again, this President's actions are ridiculous.

[CHICAGO, IL] — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) hosted a small business development workshop today in conjunction with the South Suburban Small Business Association, Chicago Southland Chamber and the South Shore Chamber of Commerce to provide tips, tools and best practices for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Chicago's South Side and south suburbs.