By locking arms with candidates up and down the ballot, we can turn Illinois blue in November! I am happy and proud to support JB Pritzker for our next Governor. Great event today at a fundraiser for Senator Linda Holmes and Representative Stephanie Kifowit. Get ready for the Blue Wave... View Article
Happy Memorial Day and thank you to all who have served! My family walked with me in my first campaign parade– the Itasca Memorial Day Parade. It was super hot, but early in the day, thank goodness. My teenager told me our campaign shirts were “totally cool” and we all... View Article
One of my favorite ways to give back is by playing my violin for members of my community. In my life, I don’t have many chances to slow down, calm down and relax. When I play my violin, it automatically happens: my heart-rate slows, my mind focuses on only the... View Article
Museum of Science and Industry with my 5th grader searching for ways to inspire him… Turned the corner and found this exhibit on democracy – stumbled upon my own inspiration! What a great quote. When I read it, I can almost hear Obama’s voice in that sentence. Does anyone else... View Article
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I had the pleasure of hearing San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz speak a few days ago at the DuPage Democrats Gala and I was blown away. Not simply because she is a powerful woman who became a symbol for Puerto Rico when Hurricane Maria struck, although there was that.... View Article
Dear Representative Roskam: You haven’t met me, yet, but not for my lack of trying. I am one of your constituents from the 6th Congressional District and I just can’t seem to get a hold of you. I thought I’d try a more public forum to see if I could... View Article