Join the 19th Police District Council for their monthly meeting, where they will be discussing the 19th District's annual strategic plan. Tomorrow night at Sulzer Library. See you there!

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the many contributions of Indigenous Peoples to our nation, and commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice for Indigenous communities.

Sending love and support to our LGBTQ+ community today, and to all who are realizing their truest selves, no matter what stage of your journey you are in.

Ever heard of a City Charter? Neither had I, until a few years ago. It's basically a set of governing principles regarding the role, authority and structure of a city government - and Chicago is one of the only major US cities without one. Should we adopt one? What are the pros and cons? Listen in and learn with me - tune in live on Tuesday, October 13th, as I chair a House Executive committee hearing on the subject. ilga.gov/House/AudioVideo

The Diversey Community Coalition is an organization of neighbors formed to urge ComEd to find a new location for their proposed substation at Diversey and Seminary. I support their efforts and hope to see this land turned into housing, given that the proposed site is within just a couple hundred feet of a transit-accessible CTA station. If you support the DCC's goal of transit-accessible housing on Diversey, please submit a public comment to the ICC. Instructions for doing so can be found at diverseycc.org

Thank you to all teachers, who work every day to guide and uplift the next generation. We appreciate you all!

Thank you to everyone who joined me, @RepKellyCassidy and @ILCleanJobs at last night’s Data Center Town Hall. We are more energized than ever to fight for our communities on this incredibly important issue and pass the POWER Act, making Illinois a national leader in data center regulation.

Tune in at 9:30 to WBEZ this morning as I discuss the status of the proposed ComEd substation on 1111 W. Diversey wbez.org/

Wishing a safe, meaningful Yom Kippur to all those who celebrate. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.

People throughout our state have serious and reasonable concerns regarding data center development. Energy costs, noise pollution, and ecological impacts are just a few of the effects that these new facilities can have. The POWER Act, which I am pushing for this fall, will impose strict regulations on data center development and ensure that these negative effects are stopped, protecting our communities and resources. And next week, I'll be joining @RepKellyCassidy and @ILCleanJobs to help explain what data centers are, and how the POWER Act will effectively regulate them to ensure that community input and environmental protection always come first. RSVP here: bit.ly/LetsTalkDataCenters

NEXT WEEK: @RepKellyCassidy and I join @ILCleanJobs for a Data Center Town Hall. There may be no more relevant and controversial issue right now than data centers, and my colleagues and I are taking the many concerns expressed by those affected by their development seriously. The POWER Act, which I support, will strongly regulate data centers and maximize the role of community input in any development process. We are looking forward to engaging with both industry experts and our neighbors on this important topic. Hope to see you there at Center on Halsted! RSVP Here: bit.ly/LetsTalkDataCenters

Mexican Independence Day commemorates Mexico's declaration of independence from Spain. Today, it’s a celebration of Mexican culture, heritage, and community, which Chicago and Illinois proudly embrace as home to vibrant Mexican American communities.

Throughout this next month, we are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the rich culture and enormous contribution of Hispanic Americans to our state. ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Wishing a safe and happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate. Shana Tova!

Today, we honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, as well as the bravery of those first responders and service members who courageously worked to save lives on that day, 25 years ago. We are forever changed. We will never forget.

Check out my September newsletter! tinyurl.com/ywkx8663

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the hardworking men, women and families of our state, and thank the generations of workers before us who fought so hard for the many workers’ rights we enjoy today.

As Chicagoland transit faced a fiscal cliff last year, my constituents were clear: we need significant and long-term structural changes to our public transit, not a one-time fix. Today, with the launch of NITA, we are one meaningful step closer to establishing the safe, reliable and connected regional transit system that we need and deserve.

I'm looking forward to joining @RepKellyCassidy and @ILCleanJobs for a data center-focused town hall on September 22nd. We will discuss the need for data centers to pay their fair share, and explain the importance of passing the POWER Act to effectively regulate these new projects.

Good news: Illinois recently received yet another credit upgrade from Moody's. We're securing a stronger future for our state through effective financial management and common-sense fiscal policies - and credit rating agencies are taking note.