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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.
Refusing to Play Small: A Bold Vision for Our Communities
This campaign is about more than politics—it’s about refusing to play small when our future is on the line. From housing to healthcare, schools to safety, I’m ready to bring relentless leadership to Springfield.