Kankakee Times

Robin Kelly, U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd congressional district, posted a series of updates on August 19, 2025, highlighting upcoming community events and her ongoing political efforts.

In a post published at 01:09 UTC, Kelly invited constituents to participate in an event focused on health and wellness: "Join me this Saturday for a Back to School Health & Wellness Resource Fair! We'll have over 50 vendors, live fitness demos, health seminars, and more. Come take charge of your family's well-being!"

Later that day at 17:24 UTC, she criticized the Trump administration's policy regarding Native American lands: "Once again President Trump & his administration are choosing to put profits over people. Trump is planning to sell sacred lands of the San Carlos Apache & other tribes to a foreign-owned mining company. We must stand together and say NO."

At 19:03 UTC on the same day, Kelly encouraged followers to stay informed about her activities through social media platforms: "I’m on the front lines, fighting like hell for the American people. Follow me on all my platforms—especially my new Threads account—to stay up to date on my work in the District and in DC. Find my official socials at https://t.co/s65JTE4CwM"

Robin Kelly has maintained strong electoral support in her district over multiple election cycles. She won re-election against Thomas Lynch in 2022 with 67.1% of the vote compared to Lynch's 32.9%. In previous elections, she also secured significant majorities against opponents Theresa Raborn (2020), David Merkle (2018), John Morrow (2016), and Eric Wallace (2014).