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Proud to join the groundbreaking of the CTA Red Line Extension. $5.75B. 5.5 miles. 4 new stations. 12,500 construction jobs. The Far South Side waited nearly 60 years for this investment. That wait is over. #RedLineExtension #TransitEquity #Illinois17th

If anyone has any information that could help locate Michael please contact his family.

Acclivus Reentry Service can help with expungement and/or sealing Cook County criminal convictions. If you or someone you know needs this free service, contact us to start the process at 312-766-7145 #AcclivusWorks #acclivusreentryservice #ARS #community #removebarriers

New Tulchin Research poll (Raja internal) in the Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate primary, heading into the final week. Raja Krishnamoorthi 39% Juliana Stratton 28% Robin Kelly 12%

Thrilled to have earned the endorsement of @INAaction. Illinois nurses show up for us every day, often under impossible conditions. In Congress, I’ll show up for them and fight for the pay, respect, and protections they deserve.

In 2024, more than 148,000 Black-owned businesses called Illinois home. This Black Business Month, join me in uplifting and investing in the Black entrepreneurs who are vital to our communities and economy.

The story of Larry Hoover reflects the duality that defines so many of our communities; pain and possibility, harm and hope, esp. in the crucible of poverty, systemic neglect, and desperation. The commutation of Mr. Hoover’s federal sentence is not a dismissal of past harm. It is a recognition that even in a deeply flawed system, we must make room for redemption, resurrection, and renewal. Over the years, I’ve spoken w/his son, Larry Jr., and his wife, Winndye. Their unwavering commitment to healing their family and helping to restore our communities is a powerful reminder: we are not only the sum of our worst decisions …we are also our ability to grow, to evolve, and to lead others; not to erase the past, but to build a better future on top of it. We must also name this truth plainly: the mercy shown to Larry Hoover by President Trump does not erase the policies Trump continues to champion…policies that reinforce the very conditions Hoover came out of. The same administration that offered one man a second chance also is doubling down on criminalization, disinvestment, & division that makes redemption harder for millions more. Mercy without justice is not a sustainable model. And we have to talk honestly about our city. Chicago has a long and uncomfortable relationship with violence. In the affluent parts of my district, people pay hundreds of dollars to cosplay as gangsters and tour the places Al Capone shot up. H.H. Holmes is treated like a twisted folk hero. We commercialize bloodshed when it feels distant…when it’s old enough, clean enough, or romanticized enough. But when the pain is current and difficult, we categorize it differently. None of it should be normalized. Not the glorification. Not the erasure. Not the selective outrage. This is bigger than one man. It’s about second chances; for Larry Hoover, yes, but also for the thousands like him still seeking a path forward and the communities that deserve healing. Let’s approach this moment with the honesty, compassion, and courage it demands.

Excited to announce that I’ve been elected to serve on @DLCC’s Board of Directors! I've seen the incredible impacts of state Dem majorities in Illinois, and how the next generation of leaders is being built in the states. Thrilled to join the fight to flip more states blue!

Acclivus' 2nd Annual Career & Resource Fair connected more than 100 participants with employment opportunities. #community #acclivus #jobs #jobfair #Chicago #acclivusworks #resources #employers #employment @FanSouthside

If anyone sees the sun please send it to the 217, we’ve heard rumors it appears from time to time-to-time and would like to confirm that.

Acclivus CEO, LeVon Stone Sr. is in Springfield advocating for the betterment of our communities through the work we do at Acclivus. Acclivus Works Check out our website for info on our programs. acclivusinc.org @FanSouthside #advocate #levonstonesr #acclivusworks

Breaking: Last night, Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele officially announced to Worth Township Democrats that she is running against Fritz Kaegi for Cook County Assessor. This is not a joke!

Nine credit upgrades, not eight. Thanks for the correction @GovPritzker. Proof positive we are moving Illinois in the right direction. Financial stewardship has to be centered on what the people need.

Last night, House Speaker @ChrisWelch_jd and Rep. @MauriceAWestII joined Rep. @Gregg4Illinois and @ricodemocrats for their annual Unity Dinner. From Rock Island to Rockford to Chicago, our party is united in the fight to move Illinois forward.💫 #DemsGetItDone

No matter who you are, no matter where you’re from — we are in Illinois now. The Work Without Fear Act sends a clear message that our state values the dignity and rights of every worker. #WorkWithoutFearAct

Last week, I was also honored to be inducted into the Cook County Bar Association Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes distinguished members of the CCBA and members of the legal community that meet specific criteria, with the highest consideration given to individuals who have practiced law for at least 40 years or who have excelled in the legal profession. To be inducted is an honor by itself, but this particular class of inductees was second to none. Congrats to all.

Wishing our former First Lady Michelle Obama a very happy 60th Birthday. She is a true role model and inspiration for us all. Here’s to many more!👏🏾🎂🎉🍾🥂

Back to Springfield for the start of the 2024 Legislative Session, and I’m honored to welcome Ms. Endra C. Curry as the new House Research and Appropriations Director. Ms. Curry joins the Office of the Speaker following a successful career in the South Carolina Senate, where she served as the nonpartisan Director of Financial Policy since 2020, and previously as the Senior Budget Analyst for the Senate Finance Committee. Welcome to Springfield!👊🏾👏🏾

Fun time at the @WhiteHouse tonight with Mrs. Buckner. Thank you, @FLOTUS & @POTUS for inviting us. Merry Christmas!