Rush Statement on Passing of WVON Founder Pervis Spann
“Pervis Spann paved the path for some of the most notable and iconic entertainers globally and launched the blueprint for Black radio ownership"
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Rush Secures $1.57 Million for IL-01 Community Projects, Other Priorities in Monumental Government Funding Bill
The government funding bill that House Democrats negotiated, and I voted for last night, makes investments where they are most needed — in public ed…
Emmett Till Antilynching Act Passes House of Representatives
“Today is a day of enormous consequence for our nation,” said Rep. Rush. “By passing my Emmett Till Antilynching Act, the House has sent a reso…
Rush Statement on Putin Invasion of Ukraine
“Today is a dark, dark day. Under preposterous and false pretenses, Vladimir Putin has chosen to invade a sovereign democratic nation, a critical an…
Civic, Non-Profit and Business Leader, Jonathan T. Swain, Launches Campaign for Illinois’ 1st Congressional District
“More is at stake for our community, our country and our democracy than perhaps ever before. I’m running for Congress to bring a nonprofit, busine…
Rush Protests Early Release of Chicago Police Officer who murdered Laquan McDonald, Calls for Federal Civil Rights Probe against Jason Van Dyke
“Let me be crystal clear. I am standing with Reverend Jackson, Father Pfleger, Will Calloway, and all of you. There is no justice, it seems. This co…
Rush Questions Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Aid to Black Farmers, Vertical Farming in Chicago
Moreover, Black farmers all too often still feel as though they are unwelcome in their local USDA field offices,” Rush continued.
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Robin Kelly and Illinois Democrats Announce Historic $1.4 Billion for Illinois Bridges from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
“Thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, $1.4 billion is coming to our communities in Illinois’ Second Congressional District and be…
Rush Announces $408.2 Million to Help Illinois Families Lower Energy Costs This Winter
“I grew up in a single-parent household and I know from experience what it feels like to not be sure whether you’ll have enough money to keep the …
Refocus Not Retirement for Congressman Bobby Rush
“I have a philosophy that you can always be a public servant, but you can’t own a public office,” said Rush
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