Kankakee Times

Robin Kelly, U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd congressional district, addressed major developments and policy concerns in a series of posts on October 1 and 2, 2025. Her statements focused on quantum computing innovation in Illinois, the federal government shutdown, and healthcare costs for American families.

On October 1, Kelly highlighted a significant technological milestone: "PsiQuantum is breaking ground at the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park to build America’s first million-qubit quantum computer—right here in #IL02. This is about jobs, innovation, and positioning Illinois to lead the future."

Later that evening, she commented on the ongoing government shutdown: "Republicans failed to govern and forced the US into a shutdown. Families deserve better than chaos.

Have questions about how this will affect your family? Here’s what you need to know

https://t.co/ml9snl86w8" (October 1).

In her final post from this period, Kelly addressed concerns about healthcare premiums: "Families are already getting notices of skyrocketing premium costs. If Republicans don’t extend the ACA tax credits now, millions of Americans will pay more or lose coverage.

Republicans rushed to extend tax cuts for billionaires—where’s their urgency for working families? https://t.co/ylSKwxdqEb" (October 2).

Kelly has represented Illinois's 2nd congressional district since winning a special election in 2013. She has consistently secured re-election with substantial margins; most recently in 2022 she defeated Thomas Lynch by earning over two-thirds of the vote. In previous cycles—including contests against Theresa Raborn (2020), David Merkle (2018), John Morrow (2016), and Eric Wallace (2014)—she also won with decisive majorities.