Official account for Illinois State Representative Bob Morgan, proudly serving the residents of the 58th District
Highwood, IL
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Today is Election Day! Make sure you go out and have your voice heard at the ballot box.
Due to the state holiday, my district office will be closed and will reopen tomorrow at 9:00 AM.
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Happy Halloween!! 🎃👻
It was great joining the Highwood Chamber of Commerce's Trick or Treat Trek this year from my district office! Thank you to everyone who stopped by.
Have a safe and happy Halloween, everyone!
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When it comes to artificial intelligence, we can't afford to wait until something goes wrong to figure out who's responsible for protecting the public. (1/4)
#AISafety #AIAccountability #ResponsibleAI #Illinois #TechPolicy
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Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than ever, and it's important that we have safeguards in place to protect the public. (1/5)
#AISafety #AIAccountability #ResponsibleAI #Illinois #TechPolicy
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Three years after October 7, it remains critical that we listen to our Jewish students and understand their experiences on college campuses. (1/3)
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I’m honored to have received the Legislator of the Year Award from the Illinois Psychological Association, alongside my colleague State Senator Lakesia Collins, in recognition of our work to strengthen mental health care and protect patients across Illinois! (1/4)
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We're working to make it easier for families to access child care while better supporting the educators and providers who make it all possible.
A big thank you to the entire JCYS team for everything they do to support children and families in our community. (3/3)
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I'm especially excited about the recent launch of Illinois' new Department of Early Childhood, which officially began operations this past summer! By bringing early childhood programs and services together under one agency.. (2/3)
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Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) and see firsthand the incredible work their educators and staff are doing to support our youngest learners here in Highland Park! (1/3)
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I'm grateful to everyone who has been part of this effort, and I look forward to continuing this important work. (4/4)
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Thank you to GPAC for this recognition, and congratulations to my fellow honorees, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and GPAC founder Tom Vanden Berk, for their years of dedication to gun violence prevention. (3/4)
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.. We worked tirelessly alongside survivors, advocates, and fellow legislators to pass the Protect Illinois Communities Act. While we've made significant progress, there is still much more work to be done to keep our families and communities safe from gun violence. (2/4)
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Last week, I was incredibly honored to receive Gun Violence Prevention Illinois’ Profile in Courage Award in recognition of my work in gun violence prevention.
Following the Highland Park Fourth of July shooting in 2022.. (1/4)
#gunviolenceprevention #Illinois
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Since taking office in 2019, we have helped advance more than $60 million in flood prevention projects across Lake County.
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In partnership with the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission and the Skokie Consolidated Drainage District, this project will help stabilize riverbanks, improve water quality, restore natural habitats, and reduce flooding risks for more than 3,000 homes along the river.
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With $2 million in funding from state appropriations I helped secure alongside my colleagues in the Lake County legislative delegation, I was proud to celebrate the completion of the Skokie River Revitalization Project!
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Today we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day and honor the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities here in IL and across the country.
In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day - my district office will be closed today, and will reopen tomorrow at 9:00 AM.
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I want to extend my sincere congratulations to Captain Yargosz for his 27 years of service and wish him and his family all the best in retirement! 🇺🇸 (4/4)
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Playing a vital role in preparing the next generation of sailors to serve our nation, I am proud to have the Naval Station Great Lakes in my district, and I am grateful for the thousands of service members and military families who contribute so much to our community. (3/4)
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After 27 years of dedicated service to our country, Captain Yargosz officially retired from the United States Navy, marking the conclusion of an incredible career of service, including his leadership at Naval Station Great Lakes. (2/4)
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Yesterday, my team had the honor of attending the Retirement Ceremony at Naval Station Great Lakes, recognizing Captain Steve Yargosz. (1/4)
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3 years ago at 6:29 AM, a barrage of 1,000s of rockets was launched into Israel as Hamas-led militants infiltrated communities across southern Israel and attacked the Nova Music Festival, beginning the horrifying tragedy of Oct 7th - the deadliest attack on Jewish people... (1/5)
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The spring legislative session, their recommendations will help shape the work ahead.
I’m grateful to everyone who joined us and spoke candidly about what they are seeing in our community! (4/4)
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These are the leaders doing this work every day. They know where the gaps are, where demand is growing, and where state government can be a better partner. And as we prepare for the General Assembly’s return to Springfield in November and begin shaping our priorities for... (3/4)
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The message was clear: food insecurity, access to housing, fears surrounding ICE activity, and safety and security are among the challenges weighing heavily on the people and families our local organizations serve. (2/4)
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On Friday, I brought together nonprofit, foundation, and faith community leaders from across the 58th District for two roundtable conversations about what they are seeing on the ground and what our communities need from the state. (1/4)
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Our firefighters and first responders keep us safe every day.
So grateful to @Deerfield_IL Deerfield/Bannockburn Fire Department and loved walking through their open house today!
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It’s a powerful reminder that our diversity has always been one of our greatest strengths as a nation.
Please join me in congratulating and welcoming our 48 newest fellow Americans! (3/3)
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Celebrating our newest American citizens as they begin this exciting new chapter.
The Great Seal of the United States carries the Latin phrase "E pluribus unum," which means “Out of many, one.” (2/3)
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48 new American citizens were naturalized right here in the 58th District today! 🇺🇸
In partnership with Congressman Schneider, my staff had the honor of attending the U.S. District Court for the N. District of IL's Naturalization Ceremony at the Chicago Botanic Garden.. (1/3)
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Chag Sukkot Sameach to all who celebrate!
One of my favorite traditions of Sukkot is building the sukkah with my family. It’s a chance for us to spend time together, appreciate the beauty of nature around us, and welcome the beginning of fall.
#sukkot #chagsameach
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This EO from @GovPritzker is exactly the seriousness and urgency with which Illinois needs to move with regards to AI Safety.
An Illinois AI Cabinet could not come at a better time.
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Thank you to Arnold Ventures for bringing together such a thoughtful group of leaders and experts! (4/4)
#PublicSafety #publicsafetybootcamp #arnoldventures
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There is always more we can learn from one another. I’m looking forward to bringing these conversations and ideas back to Illinois as we continue working to improve public safety across our state and country. (3/4)
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Discussions focused on issues including policing, sentencing, improving crime clearance rates, and how states can better use data and research to guide public safety decisions. (2/4)
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Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia for Arnold Ventures’ Public Safety Boot Camp, joining colleagues from IL, researchers, and public safety experts from across the country for several days of conversations about how we can build safer communities. (1/4)
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As Yom Kippur begins, I wish an easy and meaningful fast.
May this Day of Atonement offer time for reflection, and may the year ahead bring strength, good health, and hope to you and your loved ones.
G’mar Chatima Tova.
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As Rosh Hashanah begins, I wish a Shana Tova U’Metuka to all who celebrate.
May the year ahead be filled with sweetness, good health, and renewal, surrounded by friends and family.
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Shana Tova!
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And at a time of deep division in our country, may their memory remind us of the strength we find in community, in service, and in standing together as a nation. (3/3)
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I’m honored to join Highland Park in commemorating this solemn anniversary. May we continue to honor those who lost their lives and those who answered the call to serve. (2/3)
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25 years have passed since September 11, 2001
Today remains a defining moment in our nation’s history, one that tested our country’s identity, our responsibility to one another and our resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy (1/3)
#neverforget #September11 #911Remembrance
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Today, Illinois adds 37 new medical cannabis dispensary licenses throughout the state, marking the largest expansion of medical cannabis access since the program began in 2014. (1/5)
#IllinoisCannabis #MedicalCannabis #Cannabis #Illinois #SpringfieldIL
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It was great to visit the Chicago Botanic Garden, which is one of the highlights of the 58th District, and meet Gretchen Baker, the Garden’s new President & CEO! (1/3)
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Happy Labor Day! Today, we recognize and celebrate the hardworking people who keep our communities, state, and country moving forward.
Our district office is closed today in observance of Labor Day and will reopen tomorrow at 9:00 AM.
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Out of an abundance of caution, our Forest and Beach Clean-Up at Fort Sheridan has been canceled due to unsafe walking conditions along the Lake Michigan shoreline following the recent heavy rains and high humidity.
We thank everyone for their interest and understanding.
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Some of the most important infrastructure investments are the ones that make it safer to walk down your street, protect your home, and help our communities withstand the next major storm.
#lakecountyillinois #highlandpark #Illinois #Pritzker #infrastructure #floodprevention (1/6)
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I visited the Mothers Trust Foundation in Lake Forest today to sit in on their weekly service meeting to learn more about the challenges facing children and families across Lake County. (1/3)
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These conversations are always valuable as we hear directly about the challenges our park districts are facing, the solutions they are developing, and how we can continue supporting their work at the state level. (2/3)
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Yesterday, I joined State Senator Julie Morrison, State Representative Tracy Katz Muhl, and park district executive directors and board members from across our communities for our annual roundtable meeting. (1/3)
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