Illinois Open Letters

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

We can not let Donald Trump hijack the Post O ffice and use it against us. He knows that his party cannot win the midterms without his continued efforts to stop people from voting. ything to offer. Again and again this man comes up with ways to stop, slow down or scare people from voting. Not becaus

From a constituent in Bolingbrook, IL

they cannot support him as leader. The Senate must also not negotiate with unelected unappointed persons associated with this regime. Dems have one chanc Jared Kushner is not an elected office or cabinet member. Hakeem Jeffries should not legitimize his role by meeting with him. When Dems retake the

From a constituent in La Grange, IL

First, I’m tired of Trump threatening our elections. Congress needs to act urgently to protect them from potential interference. They can do this by passing the Protect Our Polls Act, a new bill that would prevent Trump from sending uniformed military or federal law enforcement to the polls to inter

From a verified voter in Algonquin, IL

Hakeem Jeffries meets Jared Kushner

Why is Hakeem Jeffries meeting with Jared Kushner? Jared Kushner is not a government official! He is not a member of Congress! He has been playing statesman without any true authority. Jared Kushner is a member of the Trump family which has been destroying our country. He has been using his positi

From a constituent in Glenview, IL

The executive branch has gone rogue and has ceased to function in the most basic capacity. It cannot perform its duties and it has disregarded its oath to faithfully execute the laws. We the people demand the immediate impeachment of the entire executive administration. You will know no peace until

From a constituent in Hoffman Estates, IL

Stop tax breaks for Data Centers near O'Hare airport

The tax break reliefs given to data centers are absolutely unacceptable. I just read about how the average illinois citizen will have to pay up to additional 2000 dollars on their taxes because of this. I never wanted data centers in my state, nor do I want them to get special treat the same as reli

From a constituent in Hoffman Estates, IL

Stop tax breaks for Data Centers near O'Hare airport

The tax break reliefs given to data centers are absolutely unacceptable. I just read about how the average illinois citizen will have to pay up to additional 2000 dollars on their taxes because of this. I never wanted data centers in my state, nor do I want them to get special treat the same as rel

From a verified voter in Chicago, IL

I am writing as a concerned Illinois resident to urge you to oppose any legislation that restores data center tax incentives without robust, enforceable protections for consumers, the environment, and working families. A recent investigative report by the Chicago Tribune highlights what many of us h

From a verified voter in Chicago, IL

I am writing you to suggest that the Illinois legislature, or the state board of education, take up a similar mandate to Texas require district office administrators be required to substitute a minimum number of days within the classroom. As is often the case, administrators have background of teach

From a constituent in Bethalto, IL

Ban Automated License Plate Readers and Flock Surveillance Systems in Illinois

We, the undersigned residents of Illinois, petition our elected representatives to pass legislation enacting a statewide ban on Flock Safety technology and all automated license plate reader (ALPR) networks. ​Mass, automated vehicle surveillance undermines fundamental constitutional protections, inc

From a constituent in McHenry, IL

Oppose the Sunshine Protection Act

I am writing to urge you to oppose the Sunshine Protection Act and, if the legislation comes before the Senate for consideration, to vote against making Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide. I strongly support ending the twice-yearly disruption of changing our clocks. However, permanent Daylig

From a verified voter in Lombard, IL

Vote NO on CORCA

As a constituent, I urge you to vote NO on CORCA. This bill would give DHS and ICE sweeping new power to track our movements, monitor our associations, and collect our personal data - putting all of our privacy at risk. Please vote NO on CORCA.

From a verified voter in Forest Park, IL

Stop ICE from acquiring shock gloves

I am writing with grave concern and fear about the news that ICE agents are going to be armed with silent, invisible shock gloves. According to new reporting, DHS is ordering these gloves through a no-bid contract (surprise surprise). As we know well, ICE agents go rogue - they do not follow procedu

From a verified voter in Roxana, IL

Uphold Election Integrity NOW

An election has never been canceled, in America’s history—including during World War II. As a concerned American citizen watching the executive branch make baseless preemptive claims of election/voter fraud before ballots have been cast by saying “The only way they can get elected is to cheat.” Insi

From a verified voter in Schaumburg, IL

Help our servicemembers on USS Abraham Lincoln

I'm extremely upset by the mistreatment of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln. I want them relieved immediately and I want Pete Hegseth to be fired. American servicemembers are being harmed under his watch. Unacceptable! Will you call for these things immediately?

From a verified voter in Spring Grove, IL

Emergency in the ocean

USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN Soldiers are being left on extended deployment for more than 250 days. Families are reporting food shortages, lack of hygiene items and mold is growing, amongst other problems. We have soldiers trying to throw themselves overboard from being used as Trump and Hegseths sitting duc

From a verified voter in Chicago, IL

I recently learned about ICE’s reported plans to equip officers with Compliant Technologies’ G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter) devices, and I am horrified. The G.L.O.V.E. is described as a de-escalation tool, but I do not understand how a glove designed to deliver an electrical shoc

From a verified voter in Chicago, IL

I recently learned about ICE’s reported plans to outfit officers with Compliant Technologies’ G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter) devices, and I am horrified. The G.L.O.V.E. is described as a de-escalation tool, but I do not understand how a glove designed to deliver an electrical sho

From a constituent in Winfield, IL

Release the Epstein Files — Stop the Cover-Up

Release the Epstein files. Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, you signed it into law, and your Justice Department is now in federal court fighting to keep the documents hidden anyway. Judge Emmet Sullivan has already ruled the DOJ must hand over unredacted files, and former federal

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Please stop these data centers from spreading all over the state. We do not want them here. We do not more for electricity because these centers are drawing more power. That rationale is insane. ts to their investors. All the while every Americans lose their jobs to an AI. We pay more so that they c

From a verified voter in Arlington Heights, IL

NO Section 232 Tariff hikes! Band instruments should NOT face increased tariffs.

Please work TO STOP the corrupt Trump Administration from adding brass band instruments and/or their components to Trump's tariffs! They already had a 15% tariff slapped on them and now the Conn Selmer Bach Eastlake, OH plant is out of business. Trump just added the brass to the Section 232 Tariffs

From a verified voter in Arlington Heights, IL

SAVE OUR BAND PROGRAMS AND ENSURE NO MORE SECTION 232 TARIFFS!

Please work TO STOP the corrupt Trump Administration from adding brass band instruments and/or their components to Trump's tariffs! They already had a 15% tariff slapped on them and now the Conn Selmer Bach Eastlake, OH plant is out of business. Trump just added the brass to the Section 232 Tariffs

From a verified voter in Gurnee, IL

Ban surveillance pricing

Please pass measures banning the use of “surveillance pricing.” Pricing should be fair and personal data should be private. Surveillance pricing is harmful, unjust, intrusive, and wildly unethical. Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey have successfully banned it, and I ask you to take immediate act

From a verified voter in Chicago, IL

Save Big Bend

Please block any further destruction of Big Bend for the border wall. Aside from being public land that belongs to the American people, Big Bend is also one of the last dark sky certified places in the country. Trump doesn't have the right to take this away from us. Please stop this destruction. Tha

From a verified voter in Deer Park, IL

With the confirmation of Blanche, your job now becomes to document and prosecute his inevitable crimes. I must admit, it feels as though there is no balance of power. No checks. No balances. The executive branch has decided the legislative branch does not matter. You, as the legislative branch have