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)...
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...
Apr 2, 2026 | Kelly
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. “Hidden fees have...