Whether responding to emerging viral threats like Ebola or RSV, preventing violence and opioid overdoses, or ensuring effective emergency response to natural disasters, public health departments in Illinois play a vital role in protecting…

Today, the number of Americans experiencing hunger is higher than it was during the worst point of the pandemic. Our communities are relying on our food banks even more.

In a time of need, the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry has stepped up to feed our neighbors and friends because serving a hot meal really does make a difference.

Meeting with President Zelenskyy was a powerful reminder of what is at stake as Ukraine continues to defend its people, its sovereignty, and the principles that underpin transatlantic security.

Putin is at his weakest position in years and real sustained pressure can finally bring this war to a close.

We couldn’t agree more with President Zelenskyy: Putin is not acting in good faith.

Congratulations to today’s graduating class—you have sent a powerful message to your children and loved ones here today: that learning is a lifelong commitment, and you had the courage to take that leap.

And thank you to the Excel Center for their work and commitment to Illinois’ first adult high school. This school was built on a simple but important idea: that it’s never too late to invest in someone’s potential and give them a real…

Anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a toothache knows that oral health care is not a luxury. It is essential. But for too many Illinoisans, dental care is out of reach.

It was great to visit Chestnut Health Systems Dental Clinic in Bloomington—one of the clinics helping to expand access to quality, affordable dental care for Illinoisans.

We're going to get paid for guarding it, a lot of money.

While today’s Supreme Court ruling was a victory, voting rights are still under attack.

To preserve the right to vote for every eligible American, Congress must take action to protect this precious right, including passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore and strengthen the protections of the Voting…

President Trump’s politically motivated criminal investigation of Lisa Cook, without cause, is all about his abuse of power and intimidation tactics.

While today’s ruling is a temporary win, we know the President will not concede and only ramp up his attacks.

The United States failed to act and prevent the Rwandan genocide—and during my stay, I reflected on how we, as a nation, could strive to never make that same mistake again.

As we see in Sudan and Burma, oppressive regimes are mercilessly targeting civilians, using many of the same tactics from Rwanda more than 30 years ago.

I fear the President’s foreign policy positions and past comments on NATO have damaged our longstanding transatlantic relationship.