State Rep Mike Kelly

Congratulations to gomperspark on the installation of the donated scoreboard from the Eve Fries Foundation! It was a beautiful day celebrating the life and legacy of Eve Fries on with family, friends, and the community! I look forward to all the wonderful memories surrounding the Believe Scoreboard at Little Gomps!

On June 6, we honor the service members from Illinois and across the country who took part in the D-Day invasion. Their courage and sacrifice helped shape the course of history and remind us of the cost of freedom.

Congratulations to Golf School District 67 Hynes Elementary on their groundbreaking ceremony! I'm excited to see the new building coming this fall! Have a wonderful Summer Break everyone!

Whether it’s along the lakefront, through neighborhood streets, or on a local track, people across Illinois run in their own way. Today is about movement, health, and showing up however you can.

Join us for a community blood drive with State Senator Ram Villivalam , and Vitalant on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Niles-Maine District Library (6960 Oakton St., Niles, IL 60714). Your donation can save multiple lives, and donors who use code JUNEGIFT-2026-V when scheduling will receive a $15 Rewards gift card. Scan the QR code to register today!

Join the 20th District Council for its Monthly Public Meeting on Monday, June 8, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Japanese American Service Committee (5700 N. Lincoln Ave.). Scan the QR code on the flyer for more info.

*Please be aware and obey all traffic changes*

Our number one priority from the start was to address the affordability issue that has affected communities across the state. Families are working harder than ever just to make ends meet, and it’s turned into a crisis. This session was about finding solutions and providing relief for Illinoisans to make life easier.
I supported measures that invest in food security for families and community-based approaches to public safety. Some legislation I voted to pass include measures to crack down on junk fees by requiring pricing transparency (House Bill 228), measures to make shopping more affordable by requiring that digital coupons are accessible for all buyers (House Bill 45), and legislation to ensure that emergency service workers have a fair standards and accountability system (House Bill 4477).
I also voted to pass a smart and affordable budget that uplifts working families without any new taxes or significant service cuts, provide tools for property tax relief, expand mental healthcare for service workers and residents in the community, and support affordable housing including homelessness prevention. The budget will also set a temporary freeze on the state gas tax, stopping a new increase that would have taken effect in July.
Massive budget cuts from the federal government halted the funding for many critical public safety services and other programs that our communities rely on. But people shouldn’t have to go without or struggle just because of what is happening at the federal level. And what I worked on through this session was a way to change that and make sure that our state continues to go in the right direction.

The 016 District Councilwill host its next Public Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Residents can attend in person at Hiawatha Park (8029 W Forest Preserve) or join virtually via Zoom at bit.ly/16thDCZoom. This month's meeting features a guest speaker from the Cook County State’s Attorney's Office, who will discuss the specific actions being taken to address and combat crime on the CTA. Community members are encouraged to attend to stay informed and participate in this vital public safety discussion.

On World Hunger Day, we highlight the need to end global hunger by fixing its root causes, like poverty and climate change. We focus on long-term solutions like helping farmers and building strong local food systems. Today is a reminder that the world produces enough food for everyone, and by working together, we can create a future where no one has to go hungry.