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I am hosting two town halls in the 39th District this month. The first is in Oak Park on Thursday, June 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. The second is in Northlake on Tuesday, June 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. These events are free and open to the public. Details are on the flyers below.

This week’s #OneMinute Video features Senate President @DonHarmonIL. In a minute, he talks about his district, himself and what he’s most proud about in his 21 years as a legislator and three years as president. Spoiler alert: he nails the trivia. youtu.be/hcgorIACcMk

I testified before the Senate Executive Committee with Senate President @DonHarmonIL in support of HB218, which I initiated to clarify that we can hold the firearms industry accountable for unscrupulous practices under the Consumer Fraud Act.

#TeacherAppreciationWeek provides an opportunity for students, parents and principals to show their appreciation for the hard work teachers do and the long hours many of them put in. This year, let’s give teachers the extra credit they deserve.

Happy National Nurses Week! Thank you nurses for the contribution to the health and wellbeing of the public. Your compassion and selflessness is inspiring.

All members of the Illinois Senate family are safe and accounted for. Thank you to everyone who reached out. And thank you to the Illinois State Police and first responders. My thoughts and prayers are with families and friends of the victims. nbcchicago.com/news/local/ill…

A huge thank you to the administrative professionals in my office for working hard every day behind the scenes to keep things running. I don’t know what we would do without you! #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay

Wishing all who celebrate peace and happiness this #Eid! Eid Mubarak to all sharing this special day.

I was happy to join @SpeakerWelchIL in welcoming Chicago Mayor-Elect @Brandon4Chicago to Springfield. I found inspiration with his central message of unity, and I look forward to finding ways to work together in the years ahead.

Giffords Law Center released the 2023 gun safety scorecard. While most states received an F rating, Illinois got an A-. From passing the IL assault weapons ban to regulating gun dealers, G-PAC is proud IL leads the country in gun safety laws. Learn more: giffords.org/lawcenter/reso…

TOMORROW is the deadline to file your federal and state income taxes! Don’t miss #TaxDay—your returns must be postmarked by the end of the day on April 18 to avoid a penalty.

Enough is enough. It is understandable that confidence in the Supreme Court is at an all-time low. But, now, it is time to take action to improve ethical standards and start repairing that trust. npr.org/2023/04/10/116…

Democratic leaders recognize the scope of problems in our healthcare system and the need for urgent solutions. Together we are working to create a world in which Black women do not have to fear for their health, their dignity, or their lives before, during, and after pregnancy.

The Texas judge's ruling is disappointing but not surprising. We saw this coming in Illinois and enacted legislation protecting access to a wide suite of reproductive health care so that women can continue to make their own decisions about their bodies. nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/…

We are ecstatic Chicago has been chosen to host the #2024DNC! The Midwestern electorate reflects the values and identities of our party and this nation and will be a critical force in re-electing President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Dems up-and-down the ticket in '24.

Just announced: The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago from August 19-22, 2024.

We owe a debt of gratitude to each of the candidates, volunteers, and voters who showed up throughout this election cycle to build a more inclusive and fair state for all. Read Chair Lisa Hernandez's full statement on today’s Consolidated Elections here: ildems.com/democratic-par…

VICTORY: Our next Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice is Janet Protasiewicz! Justice-elect Protasiewicz ran a campaign founded on equity, justice, and preserving our democracy, and Wisconsinites are sending her to the bench. THANK YOU @janetforjustice, and congratulations!