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October 18, 2013

U.S. Rep. Kelly Applauds MPO Members for Supporting Illiana Expressway

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly applauded members of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for today’s affirmative vote in support of the Illiana Expressway, a 47-mile expressway connecting I-55 in Illinois to I-65 in Indiana.

October 17, 2013

Rep. Kelly, Colleagues Support Illiana Expressway

In a joint letter, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-2), Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) and Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) today urged the members of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to include the Illiana Expressway in the GO TO 2040 plan.

October 17, 2013

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.

October 16, 2013

Chicago Defender: Congresswoman Robin Kelly: Public Servant

October 4, 2013

SOUTH HOLLAND- More than 1,500 people so far have attended the first annual Second Congressional District Job Fair hosted by Congresswoman Robin Kelly at South Suburban College in South Holland.

October 1, 2013
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the shutdown of the federal government:
“Today, due to the irresponsible tactics of House Republicans, the federal government has shut down for the first time in 17 years. Let’s be clear: This shutdown is not about the Affordable Care Act.
September 26, 2013
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] –U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $2,000,000 in Economic Development District Planning funding to the Village of Glenwood, Illinois to create jobs and aide the construction of critical infrastructure.
September 19, 2013
CHICAGO, IL– U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly will host a job fair on Friday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland.
A wide-range of employers with available job openings will be on hand to meet job-seekers.
September 6, 2013

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.

Issues:Health Care
September 4, 2013

CHICAGO, IL– Congresswoman Robin Kelly today donated nearly 80 books to Douglas Taylor Elementary School on Chicago’s South Side as part of the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program.