Tag: U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly

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.  You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading  Free 3-day trial[Read More…]

Hiring event set for Oct. 27

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., will host a 5th Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland.  Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. Companies and agencies participating this[Read More…]

Rep. Kelly says GOP health care proposal is poor substitute for ACA

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in the 2nd Congressional District, and is chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, released this statement concerning the Republican-proposed bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA): “After seven years of claiming to have a credible alternative, Republicans (in the U.S. House[Read More…]

Housing Expo March 4 in Lansing

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., is hosting a Housing Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, at the Lan-Oak Park District office, 2550 178th Street, Lansing.  Participants will have the opportunity to apply for a loan modification. They also can learn about foreclosure prevention, first-time home buyer[Read More…]

U.S. Rep. Kelly calls Trump’s actions against immigrants un-American

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, addressed news that a federal judge ordered the government not to deport immigrants stopped at airports. A number of people were detained at U.S. airports on Saturday,  including about a dozen people at O’Hare International Airport, as a result[Read More…]

U.S. Rep. Kelly to deliver ‘State of the District’ address Tuesday

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who represents the 2nd Congressional District including Homewood and Flossmoor, will deliver her “State of the District” address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Holiday Inn in Matteson, 500 Holiday Plaza. At the event, Kelly will thank constituents, elected officials and local[Read More…]

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