She did her own FAFSA at seventeen because nobody in her family had ever filled one out. She made $10 an hour with a bachelor's degree doing the hardest work she's ever done. Here's the whole story - and why it's the reason she's running.

Women's Equality Day isn't just about celebrating the 19th Amendment - it's about remembering why the right to vote matters in the first place. Progress doesn't happen because history moves forward on its own. It happens because people decide to keep moving it forward.

I became a social worker because I believed systems could serve people better. Compassion is how we actually get things done.

I became a social worker because I believed systems could serve people better. Compassion is how we actually get things done.

With dangerously warm temperatures across our district, these warming centers are open nearby.

The Committee to Protect Health Care officially endorses Carina Santa Maria for Illinois State Senate

This win matters because it was never about one person. It was about every conversation, every volunteer shift, every donation, and every neighbor who chose to believe in what we could build together. It is proof that our community is ready for leadership grounded in compassion, accountability, and real connection.

Illinois’ Primary Election is this week, and it’s an important opportunity for voters to help shape the future of our communities. Here’s why primaries matter — and a quick look at what’s been happening around the 27th District.