It’s always a good day to get ice cream and #SupportSmallBusiness! Vaca's Creamery in Chicago serves up delicious plant-based ice cream, and I just had to try their soft serve of the month featuring our state vegetable, sweet corn! 🍦

As we start a new school year, one of the smartest things adults can do to keep kids, classrooms, and communities safe from gun violence is to raise awareness about secure gun storage.

Older adults are the fastest growing population of the U.S. and by 2030, they will make up 25% of Illinois’ population. That’s why we’re taking action! Our Multi-Sector Plan on Aging will help ensure a more equitable and dignified life for aging Illinoisans across the state.

DID YOU HEAR 🚨 We just announced $35M in #R3 grants for 2024! #R3 uses recreational cannabis tax revenue to help heal communities hardest hit by the failed war on drugs. ➡️ r3.illinois.gov #JEO

I’m proud of the steps we’ve taken to support breastfeeding parents in Illinois. The Birth Equity Initiative builds on our progress by increasing access to breastfeeding resources, including lactation consultants and other feeding supplies. #BlackBreastfeedingWeek

On this International Overdose Awareness Day, I want you to know that help is available and you are not alone. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline: 💬Text HELP to 833234 📱Call the 24/7 help line at 833-2FINDHELP 💻Go to helplineil.org

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”—Maya Angelou Keep your head up and take care of you this week. #SelfCareSunday

My heart aches upon learning that Hersh Goldberg-Polin and 5 other hostages were murdered. To Hersh’s parents—and all of the grieving families—I pray you find peace and know you are not alone. Sending you love and light. npr.org/2024/09/01/g-s…

We can thank the labor movement for: ✅ A minimum wage ✅ Safer work conditions ✅ 5-day work week ✅ Paid overtime And so much more! We all benefit from advances towards more equitable workplaces. Happy #LaborDay! Illinois will always be #UnionStrong.

Thanks for the tip, Illinois Department of Public Health 🧘🏾‍♀️

#ICYMI The Illinois Flag Commission is seeking input in re-designing the state flag! Celebrate our great state and contribute a design for consideration. Designs can be submitted online or via mail until Oct. 18 ⤵️ ilsos.gov/special/IFC/ho…

As women outlive men, there’s a huge transfer of wealth ahead—with women holding 2x the wealth from the decade before. It’s more important than ever for women to be empowered to achieve financial wellness. When women thrive, we all thrive... in this generation + beyond! #WeThrive

#LeadershipMatters

In Illinois, we know that mental health IS health. I’m proud that we’re leading the nation with a 50% drop in anxiety and depression since COVID. THIS is why we prioritize people over policy and will continue to lead the way in this space. ➡️ ow.ly/90Jl50TfVYR

Last month Governor JB Pritzker signed the Reproductive Healthcare Amendments into law, ensuring reproductive care will always be protected in Illinois. It’s simple— The validity of women’s bodies is not up for debate. We will not go back.

#DYK Illinois has the most diverse cannabis industry in the nation? This diversity has spurred growth in communities who are often left behind. Tax revenue from cannabis sales have also funded #R3 grants, changing an industry and changing lives.

Happy #ReadaBookDay, Illinois! Take some time to unwind with a good book today. 📚 What are you reading?

Heads up, Chicago!