As Yom Kippur begins this evening, I wish all who observe a meaningful fast and a day of reflection and renewal. May this Day of Atonement bring you peace and strength, and may it also bring peace and strength to your loved ones. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.

Now that Trump has shut down the government, Democrats need to be loud and confident in our argument. No 75% premium increases. No lawlessness. That’s what we are fighting for. The people will be with us. But only if we show strength.

Illinois is leading on AI therapy regulation. “Therapy is more than just word exchanges,” Treto said. "It requires empathy, it requires clinical judgment, it requires ethical responsibility, none of which AI can truly replicate right now.” @kylehillman.bsky.social abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...

Call it by its new name: “The Department of Vengeance.” Justice has exited the room.

As Jewish families around the district, and around the world, prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), wishing you and your families only sweetness and joy in 5786.

Not a week goes by that I don’t hear from an Illinois college student or K-12 student who is being targeted, intimidated, or deliberately isolated on campus because they are Jewish. The rise of antisemitism is real and at levels not seen in our lifetimes. Do not look away.✡️

The march towards a “competitive authoritarian system” in the United States moved a few steps forward in recent days. We’re in boiling frog territory.👇

Illinois will continue to do everything in its power to keep vaccines safe and accessible to all. This EO from @govpritzker.illinois.gov is exactly what we should be doing in the face of an unpredictable FDA at a time of renewed COVID variant concerns. If the Feds won’t do it, we will.

Political violence is NEVER the answer. Whether you disagree with a political figure on the right or on the left, we should all be able to immediately and unequivocally condemn gun violence in moments like these. Praying for a full recovery of Charlie Kirk.

This Labor Day we remember that while Donald Trump strips workers rights in DC, Democrats in Illinois adopted $15/hr min wage, are protecting workplace safety, supporting the right to organize and unionize, and so much more.

With potential ICE and National Guard deployments happening here in the 58th District at the North Chicago-based Naval Station Great Lakes, I encourage residents to read my official statement and connect with the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic resources below 👇 drive.google.com/file/d/1_hJH...

As many of you have heard, President Trump has continuously stoked the flame with a relentless effort to spread fear and intimidation across communities nationwide, this time, targeting Chicago.

And for those who are more interested in trolling a mass shooting of children with “what can we even do right now?” Start by RESTORING the federal funding for gun violence prevention stripped by the Trump Administration.

I’m heartbroken to learn of another mass shooting taking the lives of our innocent children, and FURIOUS at the reality that too many will accept this as the status quo. How many more children have to die from gun violence before we take this public health crisis seriously!?!?

Loved catching up with my friend @oliviajulianna.bsky.social about Illinois banning AI therapy bots, and the courage of our Texas democratic state reps fighting for democracy! Watch the full interview: oliviajulianna.substack.com/p/illinoiss-...

Tonight’s sundown began the first Yahrzeit of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and the other 5 Israeli hostages murdered alongside him in Hamas’s tunnels 1 year ago. Do something during these 24 hours to make our complicated world a bit better. May his memory be a blessing 💔

With @govpritzker.illinois.gov signature, three more of my bills have become law! As we address the workforce shortage and the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, ensuring you have access to quality care remains a top priority, especially now as we navigate ongoing attacks on our healthcare system.

Highlighted by the @washingtonpost.com, my first-in-the-nation law banning AI therapists is being welcomed by experts across the field. Big tech’s advancements should never come before safeguarding how we diagnose and treat mental health. Learn more below👇 www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

We are the first to regulate AI therapy bots so we protect those needing behavioral health, but we won’t be the last👇 @idfpr.bsky.social @naswil.bsky.social

Illinois Bans AI From Providing Therapy

First-in-the-nation ban on AI bots getting between you and your mental healthcare👇

Illinois is experiencing large drops in gun crimes, but we have more to do. Yesterday @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed Leader Tarver’s HB1373, expanding our eTrace system - which is our best tool to track crime guns and solve murders. @ilstatepolice.bsky.social @ilattygeneral.bsky.social

In this year’s state budget, I’m thrilled to have secured state funding to support the new CCHI Commons in Highland Park! This project will bring 50 co-op apartments for adults with disabilities, along with vocational training, communal dining, and social programs. (1/2)

Friends - I’m running for reelection!! We’ve made great progress in Illinois in recent years, and I’m going to fight harder than ever before to protect our healthcare, reduce gun violence, and help those who need it most (despite Trump’s best efforts). Join me!👇 secure.actblue.com/donate/email...

Over the moon to endorse my friend @julianastratton.bsky.social to be the next U.S. Senator from Illinois!! Juliana was there for me and my community in our darkest hours after the Highland Park mass shooting, and she will never quit fighting for a better Illinois for all. Let’s go💪👊!

Illinois continues to do big things and attract businesses to our great state. IL moved ⬆️ to 13th best state for business according to @cnbc.com (up from 30th in 2018!). This is what responsible leadership looks like, and there’s more to come. @jbpritzker.bsky.social www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/07/...

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last night’s town hall at the Northbrook Public Library! It’s always a privilege to connect directly with constituents and discuss the issues impacting our state during these challenging times. (1/2)

What patriotism means to me three years after the Highland Park mass shooting (and in light of the recent political violence in Minnesota): www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/04/o...

The thing about Diddy getting convicted is TWELVE MILLION PEOPLE ARE ABOUT TO LOSE THEIR HEALTHCARE FOR BILLIONAIRE TAX CUTS!!!

Great to be out on the campaign trail again hearing from constituents about their concerns, and how the State of IL can help them. Most common issue we’re hearing about? —> Worries about healthcare costs and access, and Medicaid cuts coming from DC. #MorganFor58

Christian Mitchell will be an excellent Lieutenant Governor for Illinois. LFG!

Nearly 12 million people are about to lose Medicaid so billionaires can receive bigger tax cuts.🤬 When health insurance coverage is taken away, the sick will flood emergency rooms, and will not be able to keep a job. These are the priorities of Trump and the Congressional GOP.

The best Governor in the history of Illinois. Banning assault weapons, improving the finances of the state to better help those who need it, and reducing the cost of healthcare and Rx drugs. Let’s keep Illinois moving forward, and re-elect @jbpritzker.bsky.social!! 💪👊

Please join me on July 8th at the Northbrook Public Library for an end-of-session town hall! In partnership with Rep. Katz Muhl and Rep. Gong-Gershowitz, we’ll be recapping the Spring 2025 legislative session and discussing how recent federal actions may impact us here in IL RSVP: tinyurl.com/Y7G25

In late 1999, I asked former Israeli Prime Minister and peacenik, Shimon Peres, what would happen if Iran produced a nuclear weapon? He said “Iran must never be allowed to do so, no matter what the cost.” His words still ring true 26 years later. May G-d protect 🇺🇸 and 🇮🇱.

ChatGPT ≠ qualified therapy. Thanks to our bill, HB1806, we’re sending a clear message to Big Tech: Mental health care belongs in human hands, not in lines of code. Thanks to the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board for backing the ban on AI therapists 👇 www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/18/e...

Local lawmakers in both parties have been facing a huge increase in death threats. In the wake of the Minnesota assassinations, they're scrambling with how to respond to keep themselves safer. www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

By now you are all aware of the shootings Saturday morning of Minnesota legislators. As horrific as this moment is, what you may not know is how often legislators around the country - Democrats and Republicans - are receiving death threats. The political violence has to stop.🧵

Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was killed in a targeted shooting today, oversaw the passage of a slew of gun reform legislation during her tenure as speaker of the House. After Democrats achieved a legislative trifecta in 2022, her caucus passed a historic agenda. Context from The Trace:

We say “HELL NO” to wanna-be Kings in Highland Park!! @acluofcentralil.bsky.social @illinoisdems.bsky.social

Horrific news this morning. I am sending my condolences and prayers to our Minnesota legislative colleagues, and especially to the families of those who have been shot. This political violence has to stop. 💔

@jbpritzker.bsky.social spent a decade working with Holocaust survivors. That experience is fueling his alarm about Trump. I sat down with him at the museum he helped build to discuss how that and his family story of surviving the pogroms shapes his worldview. www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

Illinois has gotten big things done to protect our people, from increasing the number of state police to banning assault weapons. There's more to be done — it's time for Congressional Republicans to stop with the stunts and start working with us on solutions.

You should be keeping score about which Republican elected officials condemn the forcible handcuffing of a United States Senator simply for asking questions of the Secretary of Homeland Security. Silence is complicity.

We are, and always will be, a nation of immigrants, despite the divisive and hateful policies coming out of the Trump administration. @jbpritzker.bsky.social is about to remind Congress why Illinois is the best state in the nation. Let’s go… chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-gov...

Two years ago, I partnered with IDFPR to pass a measure tackling a major hurdle for licensed professionals: launching a new online renewal portal. Now, we're cutting red tape and helping you get back to work without delay. Looking forward to more from IDFPR in the months ahead.

Every day in America, 125 people are killed with a gun, perpetuating a cycle of senseless violence in our country. As a proud member of SAFER — a group of legislators nationwide dedicated to reducing gun violence — today I #WearOrange in our united call to end gun violence.

I’m proud to live in Illinois, where we continue to welcome everyone as they are, no matter who they love. This Pride, show up and stand up for LGBTQIA+ rights! 🏳️‍🌈