Today’s #BlackHistoryFact celebrates Adelbert H. Roberts, Illinois' First African American State Senator. A prominent attorney and Man of Alpha Phi Alpha, Roberts was the 1st African American to lead a Senate Committee. His legacy continues to inspire.
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February 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Today’s #BlackHistoryFact celebrates Adelbert H. Roberts, Illinois' First African American State Senator. A prominent attorney and Man of Alpha Phi Alpha, Roberts was the 1st African American to lead a Senate Committee. His legacy continues to inspire.
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As Black History Month begins, we celebrate the contributions and legacy of African Americans to creating this beautiful country of ours. #Serving17 #BlackHistoryMonth #DiversityMatters #Legacy #CelebrateBlackExcellence
February 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
As Black History Month begins, we celebrate the contributions and legacy of African Americans to creating this beautiful country of ours. #Serving17 #BlackHistoryMonth #DiversityMatters #Legacy #CelebrateBlackExcellence
Every day in #SD17 is special, but there’s something about the summertime that brings out our very best. Thank you to the West Chesterfield Community Council for putting on an awesome, family friendly neighborhood festival. #Serving17 #IntheDistrict #SummertimeChi
September 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Every day in #SD17 is special, but there’s something about the summertime that brings out our very best. Thank you to the West Chesterfield Community Council for putting on an awesome, family friendly neighborhood festival. #Serving17 #IntheDistrict #SummertimeChi
Had an amazing conversation with the 6th District Police Council, local law enforcement, and 6th Ward residents on public safety initiatives!
Collaborating with community leaders is key to creating safer neighborhoods.
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Collaborating with community leaders is key to creating safer neighborhoods.
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June 17, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Had an amazing conversation with the 6th District Police Council, local law enforcement, and 6th Ward residents on public safety initiatives!
Collaborating with community leaders is key to creating safer neighborhoods.
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Collaborating with community leaders is key to creating safer neighborhoods.
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Join us, September 29, 2025 at the Sauk Village Municipal Center for a Free Legal Clinic in partnership with The Law Offices Of Ted London & Associates and Sauk Village.
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September 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Join us, September 29, 2025 at the Sauk Village Municipal Center for a Free Legal Clinic in partnership with The Law Offices Of Ted London & Associates and Sauk Village.
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Remembering Whitney M. Young, Jr., a civil rights pioneer who dedicated his life to ending discrimination and fighting poverty. His work alongside President Lyndon B. Johnson paved the way for social justice reform. #Serving17 #BlackHistoryMonth
February 16, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Remembering Whitney M. Young, Jr., a civil rights pioneer who dedicated his life to ending discrimination and fighting poverty. His work alongside President Lyndon B. Johnson paved the way for social justice reform. #Serving17 #BlackHistoryMonth
Today's #BlackHistoryFact honors Nat King Cole, a jazz pianist and iconic singer with a smooth baritone voice. His impact on music is undeniable and we are proud to have a park bearing his name that sits right in #SD17. #Serving17 #BlackHistoryMonth
February 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Today's #BlackHistoryFact honors Nat King Cole, a jazz pianist and iconic singer with a smooth baritone voice. His impact on music is undeniable and we are proud to have a park bearing his name that sits right in #SD17. #Serving17 #BlackHistoryMonth
Today’s #BlackHistoryFact celebrates a legend of #SD17, Mahalia Jackson. The “Queen of Gospel” used her powerful voice, emotional delivery, civil rights activism and call for Dr. King to “share his dream” to help shape American history and music. #Serving17 #BlackHistoryMonth
February 12, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Today’s #BlackHistoryFact celebrates a legend of #SD17, Mahalia Jackson. The “Queen of Gospel” used her powerful voice, emotional delivery, civil rights activism and call for Dr. King to “share his dream” to help shape American history and music. #Serving17 #BlackHistoryMonth
Today’s #BlackHistoryFact celebrates A. Phillip Randolph, a prominent civil rights activist and founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. #SD17 is proud to call the museum named in his honor and to recognize the Pullman Porters home. #Serving17 #Inspiration #Legacy #CivilRights #Activism
February 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Today’s #BlackHistoryFact celebrates A. Phillip Randolph, a prominent civil rights activist and founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. #SD17 is proud to call the museum named in his honor and to recognize the Pullman Porters home. #Serving17 #Inspiration #Legacy #CivilRights #Activism
What a week! From a fabulous Mother's Day brunch to hosting over 700 students, including students from Gillespie Tech, at the ILBC Youth Civic Engagement Day at the Capitol, been busy serving our community. Grateful for the opportunities to engage and make a difference! #Serving17 #CivicEngagement
May 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
What a week! From a fabulous Mother's Day brunch to hosting over 700 students, including students from Gillespie Tech, at the ILBC Youth Civic Engagement Day at the Capitol, been busy serving our community. Grateful for the opportunities to engage and make a difference! #Serving17 #CivicEngagement
Happy Birthday to my friend, Fraternity Brother, mentor and a true public servant, Earl Bell!
The entire 17th District team is better because of him. Thank you for your dedication and hard work to the people of #IllinoisSD17.
Here's to many more!
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The entire 17th District team is better because of him. Thank you for your dedication and hard work to the people of #IllinoisSD17.
Here's to many more!
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January 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Happy Birthday to my friend, Fraternity Brother, mentor and a true public servant, Earl Bell!
The entire 17th District team is better because of him. Thank you for your dedication and hard work to the people of #IllinoisSD17.
Here's to many more!
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#HappyBirthday 🎉🎂🎈
The entire 17th District team is better because of him. Thank you for your dedication and hard work to the people of #IllinoisSD17.
Here's to many more!
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#HappyBirthday 🎉🎂🎈
Christmas is one of my favorite holidays because it reminds us of the power of renewed faith and belief in one another. Thanks to the generosity of so many, we were able to bring smiles to EVERY child at Ruggles Elementary, from Pre-K through 6th grade. #Serving17 #SeasonOfGiving #SpreadJoy
December 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Christmas is one of my favorite holidays because it reminds us of the power of renewed faith and belief in one another. Thanks to the generosity of so many, we were able to bring smiles to EVERY child at Ruggles Elementary, from Pre-K through 6th grade. #Serving17 #SeasonOfGiving #SpreadJoy
The smiles on the faces of the seniors we were able to bless this holiday season were priceless. Thank you to Aetna Better Health Illinois, Black Oaks Farms, and Cleopatra Cowley for State Representative for partnering with us. #Serving17 #SeasonOfGiving #SpreadJoy #CommunityLove
December 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The smiles on the faces of the seniors we were able to bless this holiday season were priceless. Thank you to Aetna Better Health Illinois, Black Oaks Farms, and Cleopatra Cowley for State Representative for partnering with us. #Serving17 #SeasonOfGiving #SpreadJoy #CommunityLove
While the federal government recklessly slashes funding that Illinois families depend on, I am proud to lead legislation protecting Illinois taxpayers and ensuring we can continue funding schools, health care and vital services. #Serving17
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October 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
While the federal government recklessly slashes funding that Illinois families depend on, I am proud to lead legislation protecting Illinois taxpayers and ensuring we can continue funding schools, health care and vital services. #Serving17
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Disasters can strike at any time. Be prepared and have a plan in place to protect yourself and your family. Check out ready.illinois.gov/plan.html for helpful resources.
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October 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Disasters can strike at any time. Be prepared and have a plan in place to protect yourself and your family. Check out ready.illinois.gov/plan.html for helpful resources.
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#PlanAhead
#StaySafe
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The First Amendment guarantees every American the right to speak, assemble, and protest peacefully. These rights define our democracy and must be protected at all costs.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The First Amendment guarantees every American the right to speak, assemble, and protest peacefully. These rights define our democracy and must be protected at all costs.
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I’m grateful for these experiences and for all those who work every day to build bridges—between states, nations, and people.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I’m grateful for these experiences and for all those who work every day to build bridges—between states, nations, and people.
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Happy National Constitution Day.
The observance commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution as the foundation of our government. Today is also a reminder of our responsibility to upholding the civil liberties it provides and to each other as neighbors.
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The observance commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution as the foundation of our government. Today is also a reminder of our responsibility to upholding the civil liberties it provides and to each other as neighbors.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Happy National Constitution Day.
The observance commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution as the foundation of our government. Today is also a reminder of our responsibility to upholding the civil liberties it provides and to each other as neighbors.
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#NationalConstitutionDay
The observance commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution as the foundation of our government. Today is also a reminder of our responsibility to upholding the civil liberties it provides and to each other as neighbors.
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#NationalConstitutionDay
Thank you to Kaplan College Prep and Chicago State University for joining me to discuss free test prep courses. Students at public universities have access to free preparation for professional licensing exams and graduate-level admissions exams including comprehensive prep.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Thank you to Kaplan College Prep and Chicago State University for joining me to discuss free test prep courses. Students at public universities have access to free preparation for professional licensing exams and graduate-level admissions exams including comprehensive prep.
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Due to an unforeseen faculty scheduling conflict, we are rescheduling today’s resume writing workshop. We will reach out with a new date and time for this very important event. #Serving17 #IntheDistrict
August 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Due to an unforeseen faculty scheduling conflict, we are rescheduling today’s resume writing workshop. We will reach out with a new date and time for this very important event. #Serving17 #IntheDistrict
Join us for a weekend packed with events to help prepare our students to go back to school and be successful! Come out and receive free school supplies and an abundance of resources for our students and residents, looking forward to seeing you!!
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August 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Join us for a weekend packed with events to help prepare our students to go back to school and be successful! Come out and receive free school supplies and an abundance of resources for our students and residents, looking forward to seeing you!!
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Had a blast enjoying summertime fun with the ladies @AlphaKappaAlpha and @SigmaGammaRho! D9 love and summertime in #SD17 at its finest. Congrats to #SGRho Delta Sigma Chapter on their victory. #Serving17 #SummertimeChi #IntheDistrict #NPHC 🔥🥎💃🏽🏆
June 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Had a blast enjoying summertime fun with the ladies @AlphaKappaAlpha and @SigmaGammaRho! D9 love and summertime in #SD17 at its finest. Congrats to #SGRho Delta Sigma Chapter on their victory. #Serving17 #SummertimeChi #IntheDistrict #NPHC 🔥🥎💃🏽🏆
Grateful to partner with @ILSOS on an impactful MBE/WMBE Vendor Workshop, opening up procurement opportunities for all business owners. Illinois is committed to creating fair and equitable access to public contracting opportunities. #Serving17 #MBE #WMBE #FairOpportunities
June 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Grateful to partner with @ILSOS on an impactful MBE/WMBE Vendor Workshop, opening up procurement opportunities for all business owners. Illinois is committed to creating fair and equitable access to public contracting opportunities. #Serving17 #MBE #WMBE #FairOpportunities
In 2021, Illinois enacted a law to mark Juneteenth as a state holiday. Join me in celebrating the occasion by amplifying Black voices and speaking out against hate and injustice in our state and nation. #Serving17 #Juneteenth2025
June 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
In 2021, Illinois enacted a law to mark Juneteenth as a state holiday. Join me in celebrating the occasion by amplifying Black voices and speaking out against hate and injustice in our state and nation. #Serving17 #Juneteenth2025
Brought in Father’s Day in a very special way. Bringing men together for a Community discussion, Men’s health event and then engaging in conversations throughout the community. Concluded the weekend with a powerful worship experience and Men’s Day event.
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#Serving17 #IntheDistrict #HappyFathersDay
June 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Brought in Father’s Day in a very special way. Bringing men together for a Community discussion, Men’s health event and then engaging in conversations throughout the community. Concluded the weekend with a powerful worship experience and Men’s Day event.
#Serving17 #IntheDistrict #HappyFathersDay
#Serving17 #IntheDistrict #HappyFathersDay