Rep. Michael Kelly
(D-Chicago)
15th District
Springfield Office:
200-3S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8198
District Office:
4200 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 736-0218
Bills & Committees
Representative Michael Kelly was born June 23, 1975. He graduated from Saint Edward Elementary School and Saint Patrick High School in Chicago. Later he graduated from Quincy University with a degree in business management. After returning to Chicago from Quincy University he began coaching basketball, softball, and football for Saint Edward Elementary School in 1999. In 2006, he became the Athletic Director for Saint Edward Elementary School. Rep. Kelly is currently and has been a Firefighter for the Chicago Fire Department and a dedicated Union member in Local 2 for 18 years. In addition to his career as a coach and firefighter, Representative Kelly is a member of the Mayfair Park Advisory Council and Saint Patrick High School Advisory Council.
Kelly Passes Bill Launching Blue Envelope Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is making interactions between law enforcement and individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder safer and easier. The Blue Envelope Program intends to support safe and effective communication for all involved parties.
Kelly-Backed Affordability Bill Cracking Down on ‘Junk Fees’ Moves to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices.
Kelly Statement on Preparation for More Affordable Illinois Following Budget Address
Following the budget address delivered by Governor Pritzker on Wednesday, state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is prepared to begin the long process of securing an affordable budget for Illinoisans that will lower the cost of living and improve safety for families and the community. He released the following statement:
Kelly Backs Legislation to Lower Costs, Improve Transit Efficiency, Implement Immigration Raid Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Focused on addressing issues facing families, state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, supported a veto session agenda this week that will lower energy costs, reform public transportation and implement safeguards related to immigration raids.
Kelly Spreads Awareness of Energy Assistance Program
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is reminding modest-income families and older adults facing rising utility bills of the state’s home energy assistance program, and encouraging residents to apply for relief beginning October 1.
Kelly Passes Bill to Phase Out Health-Hazardous Chemicals in Firefighting Equipment
CHICAGO — Illinois’ firefighters may soon be safer while protecting their communities because of a bill passed by state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, that phases out the use of chemical substances in firefighters’ protective gear that has recently been linked to...
Kelly Concludes 2024 Session with 6th Balanced Budget, Public Safety Focused Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Following the end of the 2024 legislative session, state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is highlighting key bills aimed at enhancing public safety—as well as his role in passing Illinois sixth consecutive balanced budget.
Kelly Passes Legislation to Recognize National PTSD Awareness Day in Illinois
CHICAGO — State Rep. Michael Kelly, D-Chicago, is helping to recognize individuals dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by supporting legislation to have Illinois recognize June 27 as National PTSD Awareness Day.
Kelly Passes Bills Aimed at Helping First Responders Harmed in the Line of Duty
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is supporting first responders and their families by passing a pair of bills assisting first responders who have been injured, disabled or killed in the line of duty out of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Kelly Invites Area Residents to Mobile DMV Event
CHICAGO — State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is inviting area residents to a Mobile DMV event on Monday, April 22 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 W. Oakton St. in Niles.