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U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring a 2020 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 this summer in Washington D.C., where his or her artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year. The artwork of second- and third-place winners will be displayed in Rep. Kelly's district offices.
Chicago, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced that Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot would attend the State of the Union address as her guest.
Elected in April 2019, Mayor Lightfoot was sworn in as the 56th Mayor of Chicago in May 2019. Her election made history as she became the first African American woman, first openly LGBTQ person and only the second woman to lead the nation's 3rd largest city.
Last year, Congresswoman Kelly was joined by then-State Senator Kwame Raoul, the current Attorney General of Illinois.
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By mid-March, most homes in the south suburbs and across America should receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census.
It's important for households to respond to the census questionnaire because the national headcount determines representation and federal funding, officials said Wednesday night in Markham.
"If we don't hear from you we will lose $1,400 to $1,800 per (uncounted) person every year for 10 years," U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, told about 50 people at a forum on the census.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has nominated high school students from the 2nd Congressional District for admission to the three United States military academies.
"It's with great pride that I nominate these extraordinary young men and women to attend our nation's finest military academies," Congresswoman Kelly said. "They have earned their nominations through hard work, discipline, and an abiding willingness to serve our nation. They will represent the 2nd Congressional District and our country with honor and distinction."
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) wrote to newly confirmed SBA Administrator, Jovita Carranza, regarding burdensome rules governing the SBA's 8(a) and 8(m) programs, programs designed to empower socially and economically disadvantaged business owners.
A bipartisan group of House members introduced legislation on Jan. 16 that would use broadband service data mapping to identify areas of the country where high rates of poor maternal health overlap with a lack of broadband service access.
Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., G. K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., and Susan Brooks, R-Ind., introduced the Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act.
U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken of his success in lowering U.S. cancer rates. However, this is challenged by U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, who states the success is due to actions put in place by President Obama.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly invites the public to a Census 2020 Community Briefing on Wednesday, January 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Markham Council Chambers, 16313 Kedzie Parkway, Markham. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Experts will be on hand to inform constituents about major changes to the upcoming 2020 Census, including paperless surveys that may be completed online or via mobile phone.
This briefing is the fourth in a series that will be hosted by Congresswoman Kelly to educate the community about the importance of participating in the 2020 Census.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the Oversight National Security subcommittee, released this statement on her intention to vote "Yes" on the War Powers Resolution related to Iran:
Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced that more than $153 million in federal grants were awarded in 2019 to school districts and health care agencies within the 2nd Congressional District.