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It’s time to fall back – on your clocks, by one hour – as daylight saving time ends Sunday morning.

It’s National Veterans and Military Families Month, a time to recognize and appreciate the brave men and women who have served our nation, as well as the families who support them. Let’s honor their sacrifices and continue to support our military heroes and their loved ones.

Veteran suicide is an epidemic that should be addressed with urgency and purpose. I look forward to meeting with the Veteran Suicide Prevention Program Advisory Council as soon as possible and advancing solutions to support our veterans. Read more: shorturl.at/iQuLm

Today we give our deepest respects to our former service members and the sacrifices they have made for our country. We honor you and thank you for your dedicated service this #VeteransDay.

Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning and heart attacks from overexertion. Stay safe with these winter weather safety and preparedness tips: ilsenatedems.co/BTGt50U2IHj

Giving thanks for the simple things in life today. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love and happiness.

Put your money where your home is. Shop Small Business Saturday in the 11th District! Our local businesses are the heart of our community. Let’s buy, think and shop local this holiday season!

Let your flags fly! Today we celebrate Illinois Statehood Day recognizing our great state as 206 years old!

Paying tribute to the lives forever impacted, the unforgettable valor, and fallen heroes on #PearlHarborRemembranceDay.

Join me, Rep. Guerrero-Cuellar, State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid and IDFPR for in-person professional license application assistance on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Bridgeview Community Center (7500 S. Oketo Ave.) from 3-6 p.m. RSVP today: shorturl.at/IhTHB

I was happy to attend the first annual PepsiCo and Argo Community High School Culinary competition. The six teams that competed did an outstanding job with their dishes. Big congrats to the winning team!

It’s our moral obligation to ensure our veterans' benefits are safeguarded from exploitation. This law helps protect veterans from bad actors and reinforces the respect and support they’ve earned through their dedicated service. Read more: shorturl.at/wR2zs

It was an honor to join the Village of Summit to recognize the Summit Fire Department and the Summit Firefighter of the Year, Ahmad Odeh, Firefighter/EMT-B, for their dedicated public service. I had the pleasure to present them with flags flown over the Illinois Capitol.

The Berwyn Park District is set to receive $600,000 from Illinois DNR's OSLAD grants! This funding will help transform Proska Park into a zone where families can come together and enjoy healthy recreational spaces. Read more: shorturl.at/FSEQg

In Illinois, we empower women – in their right to vote, to choose and to earn equal pay for equal work. Having ratified the Equal Rights Amendment in 2018, we stand behind President Biden’s affirmation that all Americans should have the same rights under the Constitution. #ERAnow

African Americans have long been at the forefront of the labor movement. This Black History Month, we reflect on their impact on both national and local labor struggles and we celebrate their unwavering fight for equality in the workplace.

The governor’s budget has laid the foundation for our work this year. I will coordinate with my colleagues to advocate for a responsible, balanced budget that will work for both the residents of my district and those across Illinois. Read more: shorturl.at/vnUdgThe

Suicide among veterans is a national emergency, and I am committed to advancing efforts toward breakthrough therapies. Read more: shorturl.at/Vk5zP

This week, I was happy to meet with the Veterans Chamber of Commerce during their advocacy day in Springfield, to hear about how I can best support veteran-owned businesses in Illinois.

Veterans across Illinois have earned and deserve the best medical care possible for their service and sacrifice. We must support our service members by empowering them to get the care and treatment they need. Learn more here: senatorporfirio.com/.../79-porfiri…...