Congress MUST abolish ICE. After the chaos and trauma caused by these masked thugs in our neighborhood—a WGN reporter slammed to the ground, a daycare worker kidnapped out of her classroom, and countless other examples of violent acts of terror—there is no room for incremental reform.

Bitterly disappointed in the Democrats who sold us out and folded on healthcare in a backroom deal. People will lose health insurance and premiums will skyrocket. More people will end up in the ER. I can’t stand the complacency and weak leadership in our party that refuses to FIGHT for the people.

Democrats around the country are tired of cuts and capitulation: today’s deal framework is a failure and a betrayal of the millions of Americans who will lose healthcare as a result.

Thank you @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social for calling to abolish ICE.

Here at the Illinois State Capitol where we adjourned a few hours ago at 4:30am after passing a monumental bill that FULLY FUNDS TRANSIT to the tune of $1.5 Billion, civil rights bills to counter ICE at our schools, courthouses, and hospitals, and my bill that bans 11 junk fees on renters, and more!

On Today’s Federal Indictments of Broadview Protestors and Political Candidates:

MAJOR CAMPAIGN UPDATE: So proud to submit 4000 plus petition signatures to be on the ballot as a candidate for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District! Thank you to our scrappy volunteers who organized for months to reach this milestone and thank you to every single person who signed our petition!

Thank you @joyannreid.bsky.social for having me on your show to talk about fighting back against ICE, the current political moment, and my campaign for Congress! Check out the full appearance on YouTube at MikeSimmonsForCongress!

This weekend, I joined 100s of 1000s of Chicagoans angry about kidnappings by masked ICE thugs, our neighbors and families living in fear, and Donald Trump’s fascist regime. I’m fighting every day until ICE, Border Patrol, and the National Guard are off our streets. Abolish ICE. Hands off Chicago.

So proud of my neighbors in Rogers Park for staying in these streets! We must relentlessly agitate and fight back against fascist occupation. Get your hands off Chicago!

About to hop on the Amtrak train back to Chicago from Springfield. Demanding answers regarding unchecked ICE raids, state troopers’ presence at Broadview, and collaborating with advocates to shape legislation to counter ICE. Also leading legislation that protects renters by banning junk fees.

I was out this morning (Tues., 10/14) in West Rogers Park watching for ICE and helping our kiddos and parents get safely to school before heading to get the Amtrak to Springfield for veto session. Inspired to see many people in the community at intersections and on bikes all around our schools.

Outraged that ICE violently detained a landscaper and a WGN producer this morning at the corner of Foster and Lincoln. This is the corner where I grew up. It’s a multi-ethnic working class community that is home, and that represents the best of America, and none of our neighbors deserve this.

NEW ENDORSEMENT! I’m thrilled to be endorsed by American Ethiopian PAC! I’m fighting to become the first Ethiopian-American in Congress. Representation is powerful: I’ll champion our diverse and beautiful immigrant communities all over the 9th District just like the ones who raised and shaped me. 📣📣

I’m at Sullivan High School with Ald. Maria Hadden and community volunteers who are helping our students and family with safe passage. ICE has been in Rogers Park today and has detained neighbors. Please know your rights and report ICE sightings at 855-435-7693. We have to protect each other now.

NEW ENDORSEMENT! Excited to receive the endorsement of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 and the nearly 10,000 members who keep our buses running across Chicago and its suburbs As a lifelong user of public transit, I will be a strong transit champion in Congress for the 9th District!

The government is shutdown so Republicans can defund Medicaid, but ICE still endangers us all: from smoke grenades near schools, to arresting an Alderperson without cause, to shooting a woman in just the last 3 days. We don’t need masked federal thugs in our city. Hands off Chicago. Abolish ICE.

I’m running to serve with and for the people of IL-09: this is YOUR campaign. With our first fundraising deadline today, we need your help to send the strongest message possible about our people-powered campaign. Chip in at mikesimmons.org and help fuel our fight for authentic representation in DC!

NERD ALERT: I just rode on Ridge Boulevard in Evanston for the first time! YES to bike positive public spaces!

We'll be on WBEZ's In The Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons tomorrow (Monday) at 9am talking E-bike/E-scooter safety with @betterstreetschicago.org and @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social mmonsil.bsky.social. Listen in at www.wbez.org

Proud to be endorsed by @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social in this race and to continue down the path of progress: LGBTQ+ voices belong in the halls of power, and I will use mine to protect all of our rights and freedoms.

Thank you @latimes.com for including me in their coverage of LGBTQIA+ candidates running for office nationwide. Our community remains under attack by Republicans and SCOTUS while being used as a scapegoat by out-of-touch Democrats. We need more LGBTQIA+ representation at every level of government!

It was a beautiful and historic day in Skokie last week when neighbors and activists came together to speak out and heal in light of Donald Trump’s invasion of Chicagoland. Thank you to Indivisible Skokie for the beautiful resistance. Generations from now will be proud of how we are showing up!

These little kiddos saw me getting petition signatures and gave me lemonade and some barbecue then created their own “petition,” which I gladly signed! Definitely the most magical moment from this weekend!

Current mood. We are not playing. Chicago does not break. Chicago is unbreakable. No occupation of us and our people. No ICE raids. No federal troops. Build schools. Invest in community safety and wellness. Stop playing with our lives.

I had a blast at Buffalo Grove Days chatting with neighbors one by one about how I’ll fight for every single community across the 9th CD. These are terrible times but I find immense joy every day in meeting new people from across the myriad communities comprising our district.

I was proud to stand in solidarity with countless brave labor leaders, organizers, and everyday people who took to the streets in Chicago to send a clear message to Donald Trump: we’re united standing with workers and in BEATING BACK fascism and the unlawful occupation of our beloved city.

I’m about to hop on DuSable Lake Shore Drive for the annual Bike The Drive Event! I’m running for Congress as a passionate cyclist who will bring gusto to the fight for safer roads for those who bike! Let’s roll!

Donald Trump, keep Chicago out your mouth. No National Guard in Chicago.

As a staunch advocate for public transit, I’m calling on my colleagues to convene for a special session immediately so we can fully fund Chicagoland public transit. Our transit operators and the millions depending on them shouldn’t have to sit in anxiety week to week worried about service cuts.

Come to Skokie on Sunday to join me and friends and neighbors to help us get signatures so Mike Simmons can get on the ballot for Congress! Weather is supposed to be perfect ☀️☀️☀️

Petitions, petitions, petitions.

Thank you to all our volunteers and neighbors for braving the heat today to get petition signatures today for Congress in IL-09! Your commitment is real and deeply appreciated ☀️☀️☀️

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Come by Andersonville this Saturday at 11am to RALLY then go with Mike Simmons to get signatures for our campaign to get on the ballot for Congress! It’s supposed to be sunny so bring sunblock! ☀️📋

During the first weeks of our campaign for Congress in IL-09, the Ethiopian & Eritrean community has enthusiastically responded with generosity, excitement, and deep support. We understand the history we can make if we win and send the very first Ethiopian-American to ever serve in Congress! 🇪🇹🇪🇷

ENDORSEMENT!🚨My friend and kickass Alderwoman Maria Hadden of Chicago’s 49th Ward is endorsing me for Congress in IL-09! So appreciative of her support and everything she does for our communities as a member of City Council of Chicago!🚨

Thank you to our volunteers who joined me this weekend! I appreciate you so much. 💜💜💜 If you want to join the fun and volunteer on my campaign for IL-09, go to www.mikesimmons.org and sing up! It’s time to spread the message! It’s time to reach the people!

Out on the campaign trail for Congress and could not have had a better time speaking at the West Ridge Action Network’s candidate forum, and chatting with so many engaged neighbors! Thank you to the West Ridge Action Network for organizing this forum. Photos: Roberta Dupuis-Devlin

First phone call this morning was to thank my 80 year old grandmother for donating to my campaign! ☺️☺️

Sharing some memories about my Mom and Devon Street in IL-09! Hint: it involves food!

I am thrilled and overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm this week! I am excited to run for Congress, and promise to run an exciting and energized campaign for and with the people of the 9th District of Illinois! Let’s rock and roll! #HereForIt

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