Kankakee Times

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, who has a history of strong electoral victories in Illinois congressional races, addressed several key issues on her social media account on September 26, 2025. Her posts focused on immigration transparency, public opinion regarding former President Donald Trump’s legislative proposals, and the importance of safe gun storage.

In a post made at 03:00 UTC on September 26, Kelly wrote about her participation in a community demonstration outside the ICE Broadview center. She stated: "Outside the ICE Broadview center, I joined our community in demanding answers. Behind locked doors and boarded windows, too much remains hidden. Dignity, transparency, and accountability are not optional—they are owed to every person regardless of immigration status."

Later that day at 15:13 UTC, Kelly commented on public sentiment toward Donald Trump’s legislative efforts: "Donald Trump loves to brag about ratings. Here’s a rating he can’t spin: 61% of Americans oppose his 'Big Beautiful Bill.' Only 39% favor it. The verdict is clear—Americans think his bill is UGLY."

At 17:24 UTC on the same day, she highlighted statistics related to firearm safety among children: "Safe gun storage saves lives. It lowers the risk of self-inflicted injury by 78% and unintentional injury by 85% among children. A simple step can mean a life-saving difference."

Robin Kelly has consistently secured large margins in past general elections for her congressional seat; for example, she won against Thomas Lynch with over two-thirds of the vote in 2022 and achieved similar results against other opponents in previous cycles.