U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois), who has led impeachment efforts against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced Thursday, March 5, that Noem would be leaving DHS. “Good riddance, Kristi Noem. “President Trump fired Kristi Noem because he knew Congress was going to[Read More…]
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Meet the Candidates 2026: Three Democrats lead the field for U.S. Senate
When long-time U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin announced on April 23, 2025, that he would not run for re-election, three prominent Democratic officeholders leaped at the chance to succeed him. Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton announced her candidacy on April 24, 2025. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who represents the 2nd Congressional District,[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly introduces two bills to hold gun industry accountable
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Illinois’ 2nd District, introduced two bicameral bills, Responsible Firearms Marketing Act and Firearm Safety Act, to investigate marketing practices of the gun industry and to implement consumer safety standards for guns. The bills seek to hold the gun industry to the same[Read More…]
Kelly, 70 co-sponsors introduce articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Noem
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, pledged last week that she would file articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, she held a news conference to announce that articles of impeachment formally have been filed and that 70 members of Congress have signed on as co-sponsors.[Read More…]
Kelly: Expect Noem articles of impeachment next week
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced she plans to introduce articles of impeachment against U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. In a call Thursday, Jan. 8, she said she expects to file three articles sometime next week. In the call sponsored by Voto Latino, a political organization that[Read More…]
Kelly, Democratic Women’s Caucus demand release of pregnant women in ICE detention
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) led 61 Members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus and Members of Congress in a letter to demand the release and investigation of pregnant, postpartum, and nursing women currently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. After hearing reports of pregnant women detained in several ICE facilities in Illinois,[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly backs legislation to address gun marketing
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation on Tuesday, May 23, directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study the dangers posed by unfair and deceptive marketing and advertising practices conducted by the gun industry. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. The Responsible[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly’s legislation on cybersecurity signed into law
Legislation that establishes baseline cybersecurity standards for government-purchased internet-connected devices is now law. The bill’s chief co-sponsor was Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who represents the 2nd District, including Homewood and Flossmoor. The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act (HR1668) was signed into law Dec. 4. It covers the Internet of[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 9
Flossmoor Library is still helping patrons in spite of closure. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly continues meeting with constituents — virtually. State sets a new record on Thursday for increase in cases. Cases in Homewood and Flossmoor continue to increase.
Kelly addresses census importance, concerns at community briefing
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly says the stakes are high as the 2020 national census nears, and that all south suburban residents should make sure they are counted next year. A low turnout, Kelly said at a recent forum, could reduce the number of the Illinois Congressional delegation in Washington.
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