Whishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas today.

Go Bears!!

Today we remember the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941—"a date which will live in infamy." We honor the courage of the service members and civilians lost that day, and we reflect on the profound turning point it created in our history. #PearlHarborRemembranceDay #NeverForget

As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, I’m filled with gratitude for the community we've built together. Thank you for your support, your conversation, and your belief in a brighter future for Illinois. Wishing you all a safe, happy, and delicious Thanksgiving! 🍂

Last night at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, I was proud to share my vision for the Illinois Comptroller's office. Thank you to Rainbow PUSH, Citizen Action IL, and all the co-hosts. Watch the forum yourself! ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAj0...

Tomorrow!! Be there!

This is your chance to get answers from me on the issues that matter: ✅ State finances & transparency ✅ Healthcare & education funding ✅ Housing & economic security and more!! The forum will be livestreamed. Would love to see you there this Tuesday! Nov 18 6-8PM CST 930 E 50th St Link is below.

Incredible momentum for our campaign! I am deeply honored to receive the endorsements of both the United Steelworkers District 7 and the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local 11.

Public sector unions built the middle class. They ensure that the people who teach our kids, keep our streets safe, and care for our sick can afford to live in the communities they serve. I stand with them 100%. An attack on their rights is an attack on all workers. #PublicSectorUnions #UnionStrong

No one should have to risk their life for a paycheck. Strong safety regulations and the right to refuse unsafe work are non-negotiable. I'll always stand with workers against any attempt to roll back these vital protections. #WorkerSafety #HealthBeforeProfit

Happy Veterans Day and also celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Marines! We must support our veterans. From veteran to veteran, thank you for your service! #VeteransDay #MarineCorpsBirthday #USMC250 #SemperFi

Automation and AI should empower workers, not replace them. I stand for policies that ensure technology creates more jobs with better wages, not mass layoffs. The future of work must be built by and for workers. #PeopleOverAI #ProWorker

Congratulations to @abigailspanberger.com and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social on their well-earned victories! Both served our country before serving in Congress & they’re showing that women w/ service backgrounds are a winning force for Dems. Let’s keep the momentum going here in IL! #VoteVets #Democrat

New Endorsement Announcement! 📢 Grateful to receive the endorsement of the Painters District Councils 14, 30, and 58! This isn't just another endorsement; it's a powerful statement of my commitment to labor. #IUPAT #UnionStrong #PaintersForKifowit #Labor #ILComptroller #KifowitForIL

What’s spookier than an irresponsible budget? 👻 #spookyseason #kiffyforcomp #halloween

I am so happy to announce the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 219 has endorsed me for IL Comptroller! The Letter Carriers help our state economy function and I am so grateful to announce their support of my campaign! #UnionStrong #WorkersRights #Illinois #Comptroller #TeamKifowit

I’m honored to share that the Illinois Federation of Public Employees, Local 4408, has officially endorsed my campaign for Illinois Comptroller.

Boots on the ground, not just words on a page. I’m proud to have personally collected nearly 3,000 signatures from Illinoisans who are ready for a Comptroller who works as hard as they do. With years of fiscal experience, leadership, and public service.

We did it! A huge thank you to every volunteer and team member who hit the streets and every supporter who signed. Because of you, we got over 900 pages and around 12,000 signatures! I'm ready to work for YOU to help make a more accountable Illinois! #TeamKifowit #THANKYOU #TeamKiffy

The ongoing ICE campaign in Chicago & the broader area is a deliberate attack on our communities. This state violence is a profound disruption to our safety and our well-being. It is not normal and must be rejected. I stand with the people of the Chicago area and all communities holding the line.

A Naperville man was hauled away by federal immigration agents Thursday morning as his two sons watched, the older boy begging them not to hurt his father and tearfully asking for a chance to speak to him before they left.

The ongoing ICE campaign in Chicago & the broader area is a deliberate attack on our communities. This state violence is a profound disruption to our safety and our well-being. It is not normal and must be rejected. I stand with the people of Aurora and all communities holding the line.

While organized labor is under direct attack from Washington, we cannot have a passive defense in Illinois. The Comptroller’s office must be the backstop to ensure our laws are followed and a robust audit, which requires a certified payroll, should be done before any payment goes out the door.

When I’m elected as the next IL Comptroller, I'll stand up for students and schools. When funds are promised, they get released — no delays, no “bureaucracy excuses.” I'll hold the line on waste. ...

A week of action, conversation, and solidarity across Illinois! From the campaign trail to community celebrations, it’s been a powerful reminder of the people and values we serve. Just some of the events Team Kiffy and I joined this past week:

Thank you so much!🇺🇸💙💪

I was honored to be invited to speak by @indivisiblekendall.bsky.social at their No Kings Protest. As your Illinois Comptroller, I will be the backstop for our state’s financial integrity and a crucial check against a federal government that has it out for our state.

IT'S SPOOKY SZN! 👻 My team and I are heading to the most spirited event of the season—the Forest Park Casket Races! 🎃⚰️ Come join us on Sat, October 18th, from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM to help our campaign collect signatures. Who's in? #SpookySeason #ForestPark #CasketRaces #Volunteer

Today was a great day meeting and supporting the community all across the state. My team and I started in Homewood for the annual Fall Fest, then ventured to the Burgoo festival in Utica, and ended with a wonderful dinner with the LaSalle County Democratic Party. Great day!

I loved traveling all across Illinois the past couple weeks. Nothing is better than connecting with folks who REALLY care about their communities and are looking for positive change.

Trump’s reckless tricks are hurting IL families and destabilizing our budget. That’s why now more than ever, we need a qualified Comptroller to protect our state’s finances. As a Marine Corps veteran and State Rep for over a decade, I'm ready to fight back and stand up for Illinois.

Wow -- what a weekend! I was thrilled to be at the DuQuoin State Fair with hundreds of fellow Democrats. Huge thanks to our Southern IL Dem County Chairs Association & the many chairs who work hard every day to organize their communities in the reddest parts of the state. Your work is appreciated!

Congratulations to the Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association on another successful brunch this morning! Lots of great conversations with our IL Dems and petition sheets in circulation!

Day one, signature one — from a fellow Veteran! A perfect way to kick off petition season. Semper Fi, my friend!

Every Illinoisan deserves a seat at the table where decisions about our money are made. For 10+ years, I’ve led our state’s fiscal committees, protected taxpayer dollars, & helped guide IL out of crisis. Now, I’m running for Comptroller to make sure you have a seat too. kifowitforcomptroller.com

Special visitor in Springfield today.

Happy Easter

Never baked a pie before but couldn’t resist getting the cookbook last night.

Waiting for the show!

The American Legion does so much for Veterans.

Some new faces at the Aurora American Legion meeting this morning.

Scam alert!! Do not click.

No Military Service! On Thursday, the committee will consider the nomination of John Pehlan to be Navy Secretary. Like Feinberg, Phelan is the founder of a private investment firm and has no previous military service.

No Military Service! On Tuesday, the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing for Stephen Feinberg to be deputy secretary of defense, the second-highest official at the department. Feinberg is the co-founder of the private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, personal net worth in the billions.

Donated blood today! Great cause.

At the Gear it Forward 2338 WOW Robotics.

Had a great time at the Kiwanis Pancake breakfast.

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff and Chief of Naval Operations have been fired

Failed: full and uninterrupted funding for Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits provided by the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-168), also known as the "PACT Act", preventing any cuts or delays.