Press Releases

Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that the Manteno Community Fire Protection District was awarded a three-year federal grant to support the hiring of additional firefighters.

"Because the Manteno area is growing, it's imperative that the fire protection district be adequately staffed to fully protect residents and businesses," Rep. Kelly said. "I'm pleased that federal dollars were available to assist the fire district with its staffing needs."

Thirty south suburban police chiefs and social service advocates attended a Summit on Public Safety and Violence Prevention today in Dolton hosted by Congresswoman Robin Kelly

The purpose of the summit was to discuss strategies to prevent and counteract violence in suburban communities. Rep. Kelly listened to the concerns of law enforcement officials and learned what community-based solutions were successfully counteracting violence.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today urging state officials to work together to reach a fair-minded budget agreement before more vulnerable citizens are unduly impacted.

The House of Representatives approved an amendment offered by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) to strengthen adult reading and financial literacy programs in communities across the country. Kelly's Amendment to H.R. 5, the Student Success Act assures that Family Engagement in Education Programs covered under the bill conduct adult and financial literacy in order to engage families and enhance academic outcomes for students.

Upon passage of the amendment and legislation, Congresswoman Robin Kelly released the following statement:

Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today on House Democratic efforts to have the Confederate flag removed from the U.S. Capitol:

Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued a statement in response to today's Supreme Court ruling that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states.

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in King v. Burwell preserving nationwide tax subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that the City of Kankakee has been awarded a $460,636 Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

"Federal Community Development Block Grant funds have greatly benefited the city by supporting valuable services, better housing, public improvements and economic development," Congresswoman Kelly said. "Over the years, Kankakee has used annual CDBG funding to advance community development and improve the lives of many residents."