We are going to get through the coronavirus outbreak together. If you are experiencing symptoms or are looking for more information, you can visit the website of the CDC or the Illinois Department of Health. We are closely monitoring the situation and its effects on the people of Illinois and our nation as we work together to keep our families and communities safe.

 

John,

I wanted to take a moment to reach out and personally thank you for standing with us during this crisis.

The coronavirus outbreak has made it glaringly obvious what we’ve known for a long time: the system is rigged against workers and everyday families - but grassroots supporters like you are the reason we have the strength to stand up to the political system.

Last week, I voted in favor of the CARES Act because protecting the health, safety, and economic security of working families is my top priority. A record number of Americans just filed for unemployment - it is up to Congress to provide the resources and support workers and families need to make it through this crisis. The CARES Act was a good first step - but there is more work to do.

I am working around the clock to ensure your voices are heard loud and clear. My Democratic colleagues and I worked hard to include the following provisions in the final version of the bill - putting a freeze on evictions and foreclosures, funding for transit agencies to stay afloat, adding direct-cash assistance for small businesses, and imposing restrictions on any corporate bailout including limits to stock buybacks and executive pay increases - but we couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for taking action. We will emerge on the other side stronger, because of people like you.

¡Si se Puede!

Chuy García
The Stache