State Rep. Robyn Gabel - 18th District

Join the YWCA Evanston/North Shore on Father's Day for the annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate.

In memory of Ricky Byrdsong, the Race Against Hate honors those who have lost their lives or been harmed by racially motivated violence. Every step taken and every dollar raised supports YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s mission by directly funding programs in racial equity, violence prevention, and survivor support.

Register Here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/raceagainsthate2026/

Join Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Senator Laura Fine, and me for our End of Session Town Hall. We'll discuss key accomplishments from the 2026 session and answer your questions about the issues affecting our community.

📅 Monday, June 29, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Evanston Ecology Center

Register here: bit.ly/EOSTownHall2026

While federal policies and global uncertainty continue to drive up costs, the General Assembly focused on what Illinois can control to make everyday life more affordable, strengthen our communities, and expand opportunities across our state. I am proud of what we accomplished, and I look forward to continuing this work for the people of Illinois.

Happy Pride Month!

Pride is a celebration of love, authenticity, community, and the countless contributions of LGBTQIA+ people. Pride Month is also an important reminder of the movement's roots in protest; it is a call to stand up against discrimination and demand dignity, safety, and equal rights for all. While we celebrate how far we've come, we must recognize that the LGBTQIA+ community continues to face countless attacks on their rights.

This month, I join in celebrating the joy, resilience, and strength of the LGBTQIA+ community and remain committed to advancing policies that protect equality, expand opportunity, and ensure every person can live openly and authentically.

Last night, after months of hard work and compromise, we came together and passed a fiscally responsible balanced budget that addresses the most pressing needs of Illinoisans, takes charge of what we can control, and puts people first.

We’re meeting this affordability crisis head on by moving Illinois forward in areas where Washington has chosen to retreat. With Medicaid in jeopardy, we’re investing in vital safety net hospitals. Following HR 1, more than 100,000 Illinoisans lost access to SNAP benefits, so this budget increases funding for school lunches and introduces a new food security program for people who lose those benefits.

Life shouldn’t feel so hard, and the people of Illinois have empowered us to make it easier. With this budget, we’ve chosen a compassionate, responsible, and practical approach to accomplishing that.

Happy Earth Day! Throughout my time in the Illinois House, I have made environmental protection a priority, sponsoring legislation to strengthen clean energy standards, reduce waste, and protect our natural resources. Protecting our environment is a responsibility I carry every day. The choices we make today shape the world we leave for future generations.

Today, I spoke on the floor of the General Assembly in memory of Barbara Flynn Currie.

Barbara was a mentor, a leader, and a dear friend for over 30 years. She taught me that true leadership is thoughtful, principled, and grounded in respect. Her impact on Illinois, and on all of us who learned from her, will never fade. Grateful for her guidance, wisdom, and example. Rest in peace.