Kelly in the News
As your local representative, it is my duty to ensure your voices are heard and to keep you informed. I will continue to speak up regarding hotly-debated issues such as access to abortion, gender-affirming healthcare, and gun violence prevention.
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Champaign emerges as abortion destination for patients from Indiana
State lawmakers laud passage of bills protecting reproductive, gender-affirming care
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL APPLAUDS FINAL PASSAGE OF VICTIMS’ RIGHTS LEGISLATION
New protections on the way for patients against sexual abuse, misconduct by healthcare workers
Illinois Dems keep Dobbs in play
IL House passes plan requiring court date reminder texts for people on pretrial release
Inaugural North Side Queer Pride Hosts Pride Weekend
Detention centers, exoneree restitution, foster care protections among final bills to pass
Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements
Cassidy Participates in Webinar in Response to Chiles v. Salazar Ruling