Kankakee Times

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, who has consistently secured significant victories in Illinois congressional elections since 2014, posted a series of statements on social media addressing healthcare access, government funding, and law enforcement tactics between October 17 and 18, 2025.

On October 17, Kelly highlighted ongoing concerns about breast cancer awareness and access to care. She wrote, "Every October, we talk about breast cancer awareness. But awareness isn’t enough. Too many women still struggle to get the screenings, follow-ups, and care they need. Let’s turn awareness into action—so every woman, no matter their ZIP code, has a fair chance to live."

Later that day, she commented on partisan divides over healthcare and government operations: "Democrats showed up to work this week—ready to protect affordable healthcare for millions of Americans and reopen the government. Republicans? Nowhere to be found. I’ll keep fighting alongside @HouseDemocrats to keep your care affordable and accessible."

In a post dated October 18, Kelly criticized the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an incident in Chicago: "ICE and federal agents rammed into a car on Tuesday and then shot pepper balls and tear gas into a crowd of people, including children. ICE’s reckless and violent tactics terrorize families across Chicago. It’s unacceptable and unamerican. Photo cred: Joshua Lott / Washington"

Robin Kelly has maintained her seat in Congress through several election cycles with wide margins against various opponents: Thomas Lynch in 2022 (67.1% of the vote), Theresa Raborn in 2020 (78.8%), David Merkle in 2018 (81.1%), John Morrow in 2016 (79.8%), and Eric Wallace in 2014 (78.5%). These results reflect consistent electoral support within her district.