Press Releases

Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Bloom Township High School District 206 received a $360,000 federal grant to reduce violence through school and mental health counseling programs.

The purpose of the Department of Education Grant is to prevent delinquency and criminal behavior by expanding school counseling programs and increasing access to mental health services for youth exposed to or traumatized by violence, who are suffering from depression or anxiety, or who are failing or having difficulty in school.

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) released the following statement recognizing Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Month.

"Every April, we mark Paralyzed Veterans of American Awareness Month to recognize the unique challenges facing service members with spinal cord injury or dysfunction.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly welcomed high school and college students to the Second Annual STEM Symposium at South Suburban College on Friday.

The Symposium encouraged young people to consider a variety of careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and provided them with an opportunity to connect with other students and display their talents. Presenters included representatives from the fields of astronomy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, building construction, agriculture, and more.

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring an annual Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District. The winner will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony in Washington D.C. this summer and their artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Students can submit their artwork from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rep. Kelly's district office, located at 600 Holiday Plaza Drive, Suite 505, Matteson. The deadline for submissions is April 8 at 4 p.m.

WASHINGTON DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly today released a new federal report which concludes that the metro-Chicago airspace is capable of handling a third major airport and that the proposed South Suburban Airport would have "minimal impact" on current operations at O'Hare and Midway.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its study to Congresswoman Kelly, who said: "This is another positive step for the third airport -- which will create jobs for Illinois and cement Chicago's role as America's premier aviation hub."

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) went to the House floor last night to urge Democrats and Republicans to work together on matters of national security. The text of the speech is below:

American families expect us to work hard to keep them safe. It's our job to work together in addressing their national security concerns – not to diminish our government's standing for political sport.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today in response to a letter sent to Iran by 47 Republican Senators warning against making a nuclear deal with the Obama administration.

Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust Chair Dr. Robin L. Kelly issued the following statement following oral arguments for King v. Burwell at the Supreme Court:

"The Affordable Care Act rightfully makes premium tax credits available to all eligible Americans regardless of where they live. That's why this bill works. It bridges the divide that contributes to health inequality in America.