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Happy birthday, President Barack Obama. Enjoy your special day!

On this day in 1965, President Johnson signed into law the Voting Rights Act, a bill that banned racially discriminatory voting practices that had previously occurred. We see similar efforts across the country today with voter suppression on the rise. We have more work to do.

August is #BlackBusinessMonth! Illinois has more than 130,000 Black-owned businesses – find some to shop at and support in Chicago: bit.ly/3KqG2LU. #ILBlackBizMonth

Today, Ohio voters rejected an effort by Republican lawmakers and special interests to change the state’s constitutional amendment process. This measure was a blatant attempt to weaken voters’ voices and further erode the freedom of women to make their own health care

As millions of kids head back to school this month, it’s an important time to talk to your student about emergency preparedness. Get ready for the upcoming school year with these tips from the Illinois School and Campus Safety Resource Center: ilschoolsafety.org.

Thank you President Donald J. Trump for responding to Chicago’s call for federal aid, and sharing my commitment to families and communities in need. West Side residents and other Chicagoans impacted by July’s flooding will now continue to get the assistance and resources needed for recovery.

Congratulations to @RepLCollins on her appointment to the IL Senate Democrats this afternoon. We will miss you in the IL House Democrats but we are rooting for your success and will be cheering for you and the amazing work you will be leading.

Congrats to AFSCME Council 31 for this HUGE win for union organizing at The Art Institute of Chicago which will be the 1st ever.

It’s important for Illinois students to know they have a confidential way to share information with trusted adults. If you or a student you know has a school safety concern, contact the Safe2Help hotline any time — day or night. Call 1-844-4SAFEIL or text SAFE2 to get connected.

Cook County residents affected by the June 29-July 2 storms and flooding can register for disaster assistance from FEMA. View details: bit.ly/3OHSesS

Seniors are active in their communities and continue to have a strong presence in the workforce. For all that seniors do and have achieved for the good of their communities, older adults deserve our thanks! #SeniorCitizensDay

August 28, 1955. 🙏🏾

Stop by the Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation Stage Printers Row Lit Fest, Secretary of State & State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias provide welcoming remarks and speak about his landmark, first-in-the-nation legislation to prohibit book banning in Illinois. >>>printersrowlitfest.org

Thank you to the Chicago Urban League for their incredible work in our communities and for hosting a #MobileDMV event today. It's a privilege to collaborate with Kim du Buclet and Sen. Mattie Hunter to better serve our constituents. Thank you for your efforts and dedication. #ILSOS

Thanks to CEJA, the Illinois EPA recently announced $27 million to fund new EV chargers across the state! Businesses and organizations can learn more and apply by December 22nd: bit.ly/27mforevs #CEJAworks

Congrats Shermann Dilla Thomas on your Emmy Award. Well deserved.

Happy Diwali, to all who celebrate! May the Festival of Lights this year bring you and your loved ones happiness, strength and peace. Let us all remember that light will always prevail through darkness.

The Secretary Alexi Giannoulias's office is asking Illinois military veterans and their families to share their stories, photos, and mementos for future generations as part of the Illinois Veterans History Project. To submit an entry, visit ilsos.gov/veteranshistor….

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