We survived 14 hours in the Armed Services Committee Room for the FY27 NDAA Mark-up. But I must say thank you to these two awesome members of our team: Cate and Julia.
I’ll never forget being on air in 2008 reporting on a mass shooting at my alma mater, Northern Illinois University.
In the nearly two decades since, our nation’s gun violence epidemic has continued to get worse. (1/2)
We are closer than ever, and I will be doing everything I can to help get this project over the finish line. Stay tuned! (2/2)
Today I voted against giving Trump a $70 billion blank check for ICE and CBP.
Here’s why:
It’s why I support a ban on assault weapons, red flag laws, and safe storage measures that keep people safe.
I’ll always fight so my neighbors can have a future free from gun violence. (2/2)
🚨Two-Day severe weather event today and tomorrow.
Keep an eye to the sky and pay attention to your trusted sources to keep you safe.
The pieces are starting to come together. This week, I welcomed IDOT Secretary Biagi and Iowa Interstate Railroad CEO Joe Parsons to my office to discuss the timeline for Amtrak between Chicago and the Quad Cities. (1/2)
Proud to stand with so many neighbors, advocates, faith leaders, and organizations celebrating love, equality, and hope for the future. 🏳️🌈 (2/2)
They are always working nonstop on everything military, veterans, and healthcare (among many other things). I am incredibly lucky to have co-workers like them who will go to the ends of the earth for the benefit of our district.
And now we sleep. 🥱
Light Up Pride was a powerful way to kick off Pride Month in the Quad Cities.
Pride is about visibility, community, and making sure every person knows they belong exactly as they are. (1/2)
