Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., is putting the needs of African American women in the spotlight through the work of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls. Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, founded the caucus with two other representatives. Kelly said the caucus was necessary to[Read More…]
Tag: U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly
At local ceremony, Kelly shows ‘girl power’ to excited supporters
U.S. Rep. Robin L. Kelly of the 2nd Congressional District Monday was locally sworn in by Cook County Judge Anna Demacopoulos after being re-elected in November.
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[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[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[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…]
Job Prep Boot Camp ready to assist job seekers for Oct. 14 job fair
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) will host the fourth annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 14, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. Companies and agencies participating this year include UPS, ComEd, Metra[Read More…]
Symposium covers issues of African-American women and girls
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) will serve as host of the 2016 Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Chicago Symposium on Friday at the University of Chicago. Kelly is co-chair of the caucus along with U.S. Rep. Yvette Clark (D-New York). Joining them will be U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Kelly applauds Jackson Park location for Obama Library
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) issued the following statement regarding the decision to locate the Barack Obama Presidential Center in historic Jackson Park. The location is within Kelly’s 2nd Congressional District. “I’m thrilled that President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have selected Jackson Park as the site for the[Read More…]
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