Oct 14, 2026 | Kelly
CHICAGO — Earlier this month, state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, attended a ribbon cutting unveiling a brand-new Metra station in Morton Grove. The much-needed updates and improvements were made through state funds secured by Kelly and state Sen. Ram Villivalam,...
Oct 7, 2026 | Kelly
CHICAGO — A new law championed by state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, will allow emergency medical service (EMS) responders to take patients to the nearest mental health facility if mental health symptoms are the patient’s most critical concern, even if they are under...
Sep 15, 2026 | Kelly
CHICAGO— Legislation revamping the investigative process for field errors made by first responders is now law thanks to state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago. The new review system modernizes accidental and intentional error evaluation, creates a more experienced review...
Sep 11, 2026 | Kelly
CHICAGO— State Representative and Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is ensuring first responders can receive confidential mental health support from their peers while creating new protections for “critical incident stress management” (CISM)...
Jul 9, 2026 | Kelly
CHICAGO— State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, proudly sponsored legislation that consolidates early childhood services under one agency, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), to streamline funding decisions and services that families with children will...
Jun 1, 2026 | Kelly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—As spring session adjourns, state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, reflects on his work to address the affordability crisis, strengthen service worker protections, and support the community at large. “Our number one priority from the start was to...