BEAT THE HEAT! These Nearby Cooling Centers Are Available to the Public
With dangerously warm temperatures across our district, these warming centers are open nearby.
Your Voice Matters This Week — Why the Primary Election Is Important
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.
What Social Work Taught Me About Leadership
Before I ever ran for office, I was a social worker. During National Social Work Month, I’m reflecting on how that experience continues to shape how I lead, how I approach policy, and why this work matters.
When Women Lead, Everything Changes
Women’s History Month isn’t just about honoring the past — it’s about deciding what kind of future we’re building. When women lead, policies shift, priorities expand, and communities are strengthened from the inside out.
Building the Next Chapter — Right Here in Illinois
The next chapter for the Bears should be written in Arlington Heights — built on partnership, union jobs, taxpayer protection, and shared success for Illinois families.
It Takes a Community — And Ours Showed The Heck Up
This meet & greet wasn’t about a campaign—it was about building a shared vision for the 27th District. When leadership is grounded in community, listening, and dignity, better policy follows.
A Night Celebrating Community in Arlington Heights
The Arlington Heights Chamber Gala was a great reminder of what makes Arlington Heights such a special place.
What Politics Gets Wrong About Compassion
Some people say compassion doesn’t belong in politics. I couldn’t disagree more. In a moment when our world feels heavy, divided, and uncertain, compassion isn’t a weakness—it’s a necessity.
Warming Centers Available Across Our District
With dangerously cold temperatures across our district, these warming centers are open in Arlington Heights, Palatine Township, Mount Prospect, and Rolling Meadows.
Thinking Big for the Future of Illinois
This week, I joined local and state leaders at a press conference to advocate for the Mega Project Bill—legislation that has the potential to unlock transformative economic development for communities across Illinois.
Living Dr. King’s Legacy Requires More Than Remembering
This week, I had the honor of attending the 56th Annual Remembrance Dinner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. hosted by the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations.
Community Is an Act of Resistance
Tonight, I was honored to receive an award from the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness for ensuring that homelessness is not criminalized in Arlington Heights.
A Room Full of Belief - Proof That People Are Ready for Something Different
A room full of familiar faces, new connections, and a shared belief that our community is ready for something different.
This Week on the Trail: Community, Leadership, and the People Who Keep Illinois Moving
From kitchen-table conversations to holiday gatherings across the district, this week highlighted the leaders and neighbors who make our communities strong.
Affordability Is the Issue of Our Time
If affordability is keeping families up at night, then it’s our responsibility to build policies that finally give them room to breathe.
We Are Failing Survivors: What the Epstein Case Reveals About Our National Blind Spot
When we leave space for victim-blaming, we silence survivors and empower abusers. It’s long past time we fix that.
The Promise of Due Process: Reflections From My Visit to Viator House of Hospitality
No one following the law should be living in fear. Due process is not optional—it’s a constitutional promise.
Together, We Are the Majority
When I looked out into that room, I was reminded that when our communities link arms and stand together, we are unstoppable—and together, we will win.
Women Leading the Way: Reflections from the Eleanor Roosevelt Tea
Being surrounded by passionate women at the Eleanor Roosevelt Tea reminded me that when women come together, we don’t just talk—we make change happen.
Inside the Fire: A Day with the Arlington Heights Fire Department
Carina joined the Arlington Heights Fire Department for Fire Ops Day, gaining firsthand insight into the courage, teamwork, and dedication it takes to keep our community safe every day.