Kankakee Times

Robin Kelly, a U.S. Congress member representing Illinois' 2nd district, recently shared several updates on her official social media account. Her posts cover topics ranging from internship opportunities to political commitments and economic initiatives.

On November 23, 2024, Kelly announced the opening of spring internship applications for positions at her district offices or her office in Washington. She stated that internships are available to college graduate students and recent graduates, with applications being accepted until December 8. The application link is provided in the post: "Spring internship applications are now open to work at one of my district offices or my office in Washington! Internships are open to college graduate students as well as recent graduates. We will accept applications until December 8."

On November 24, 2024, Kelly expressed her dedication alongside her House Democratic colleagues to prioritize people over politics. She emphasized their resolve not to be sidetracked by the incoming administration's disruptions: "My @HouseDemocrats colleagues and I remain committed to putting people over politics. We will not be distracted by the drama and dysfunction brought by President-elect Trump and his House Republican loyalists."

In a tweet dated November 25, 2024, Kelly highlighted the significance of small business owners, particularly women and people of color, for both economic growth and environmental sustainability. She mentioned her participation with the Chicago Urban League regarding the BRITE grant initiative aimed at supporting small businesses: "Small business owners, especially women and people of color, are important to both our economy and our environment. I joined the @ChiUrbanLeague to speak about the BRITE grant, which allows small businesses to grow economically while being considerate of climate issues."