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🇺🇸 Join us for the Veterans Reception & Brunch Celebration Luncheon on Sunday, November 8, from 1–3 PM at Gottlieb Hospital Fitness Center in Melrose Park! ❤️🤍💙 #VeteransDay #Community #78thDistrict

💜 This #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, I’m reaffirming my commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and access to resources. Together, we can break the silence and ensure no survivor feels alone. #DVAM

Over the weekend, Team 78 and I attended ALRI’s 6th Annual Sister to Sister Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Healing Temple Church! 💗 Thank you to Dr. Lockhart for the invitation. It’s always heartwarming to celebrate the strength, resilience, and hope of breast cancer survivors!

Recently, I attended the New Moms Site Tour in Oak Park, toured their new building for moms and children, and read a book to the kids! 📚 Thank you to New Moms for the invitation. Excited to see positive impact this space will have on families! #NewMoms #OakPark

Last week, I was honored to attend and speak at the Community Art Collective’s Celebration of Resilience! 🎨💙 Together, we celebrated the power of art, raised awareness about domestic violence, and recognized the importance of supporting survivors. Thank you Antonia Ruppert!

Senate President Don Harmon and I recently hosted a community meeting on West Suburban Hospital and healthcare access. Thank you to everyone who joined us, asked great questions, and shared their concerns. Together, we must continue fighting for quality healthcare. 🏥💙

Reminder- Don’t miss out on this important conversation today!

Recently, i joined four fellow speakers at Sarah’s Inn’s Domestic Violence Kickoff at the Oak Park Public Library to raise awareness and discuss ways to better support survivors. Together, we must continue strengthening protections and building safer communities. 💜

Expanding access to preeclampsia testing meansearlier risk detection, fewer financial barriers, and better care for Illinois mothers and babies. 💜 #MaternalHealth #Illinois #Preeclampsia

Our communities deserve to feel safe, supported, and heard. 💙 On Sept. 30, I’m proud to join Pastor Venus Vaughn, Artinese Myrick, Tierra Lemon & Rep. La Shawn K. Ford for our Reimagining Public Safety Town Hall. 📍1841 N. Laramie Ave. | 🕕 6–8 PM

Join us Monday, Oct. 5, for a community conversation on West Suburban Hospital & Healthcare Access. Your voice matters, and I hope to see you there! 💙 📍 Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church
🕕 6–7:30 PM #HealthcareAccess #CommunityMeeting #WestSuburbs

Honored to attend the NOBEL Women Leadership Convening and connect with Black women legislators from across the Midwest! 💙 Grateful for the shared support, leadership, and commitment to building stronger communities. #NOBELWomen #WomenLeadership

Team 78 and I had a great time at the Austin POWER 5K Run/Walk! 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♀️ Proud to have finished 2nd place! 🥈 It was great seeing Mayor Brandon Johnson, 29th Ward Alderman Chris Taliaferro, Senate President Don Harmon, and so many community members come out to support.

Recently, I attended the Oak Park Art League Fundraiser & Fashion Show! I was honored to serve as a judge alongside Melissa Carr and Chris Neville, as seven young designers from SAIC and Dominican University showcased their creativity. I even won a silent auction item! 🎨👗

Join us for the Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K Walk/Run on September 19th! All ages and fitness levels welcome. Register today and be part of creating change. September 19th 📍 5046 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 🔗 Register today! #AustinPOWER5K #WalkRun #Community #Fitness

Remembering 9/11 🇺🇸❤️ On Friday, Team 78 and I attended 9/11 LemonAid to honor the 25th anniversary of September 11th while supporting a great charitable cause. It was wonderful to see the community come together, including the NAMI Metro Suburban team! #911Remembrance

Team 78 and I partnered with 29th Ward Alderman Chris Taliaferro and his team for our annual Shred Day! 🗂️♻️ It was great seeing so many community members come out and connect with us. #ShredDay #Team78 #29thWard

Happy birthday to Robert Gonzalez! 🎉 Today, we celebrate Robert and thank him for his service as a U.S. Navy Veteran. Wishing you a wonderful birthday, Robert! 🥳🇺🇸🎂

Join us for 29th Ward Shred Day! 🗂️ I am proud to partner with Alderman Chris Taliaferro to help residents safely dispose of unwanted documents. We hope to see you there! ❤️

Two weeks ago, I had the honor of attending the Austin HOPE Center Ribbon Cutting! It was wonderful to celebrate this exciting milestone and hear from community leaders about the positive impact this center will have on our community. ❤️🎊