Brad's Newsletter
April 11, 2023
Every so often, you work on an idea that, when implemented, exceeds your highest hopes. Such was the case last week when more than 150 Stevenson High School students gathered for the first of what I hope is many “Building Bridges” programs.
April 7, 2023
I am glad to be back home after a few hectic weeks in the nation’s capital. Before I talk about the week that was, I want to extend holiday wishes to everyone celebrating Ramadan, Passover, Holy Week, and Easter Sunday. May this be a meaningful time spent with friends and family.
March 30, 2023
It’s a good week to be a sports fan. The Cubs open the season today at home against Milwaukee, while the White Sox kick things off in Houston. Maybe this will finally be the year we have an all-Chicago World Series. (Look, my baseball predictions can’t do worse than my March Madness bracket!)
March 23, 2023
It was really special being home all of last week. I enjoyed meeting with constituents in my office, took my District Listening Tour to Antioch, attended Chamber of Commerce events in Spring Grove, Northbrook, and Mundelein, visited Allendale’s Lake Villa campus, celebrated the 18 students I am honored to nominate this year to our nation’s service academies, and even had time to mark St. Patrick’s Day in Richmond and Lake Forrest.
March 17, 2023
Greetings on what is a beautiful day in Chicago. I am actually home this week, the first full week I will be in the district without traveling at least one day since October. I am so excited to be home for a bit and looking forward to traveling across our district, meeting with neighbors, and hearing your stories.
March 8, 2023
While the official start of Spring is just around the corner, Spring Training is in full swing. For what it’s worth, both the Cubs and the White Sox have winning records at the moment.
February 22, 2023
It’s been wonderful having an extended time at home meeting with constituents and traveling around the district. Last week, I kicked off my Mayors and Village Presidents Listening Tour with visits to Wilmette Village President Senta Plunkett, Lake Bluff Village President Regis Charlot, Libertyville Mayor Donna Johnson, and North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham.
February 16, 2023
Last week, in his State of the Union address, President Biden used his annual time in front of a joint session of Congress to share his vision for a bright future for America. He called on all of us to come together to ”finish the job” we started in the 117th Congress. I am deeply proud of Congress’s recent bipartisan accomplishments—the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, the PACT Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act among them.
February 15, 2023
The 118th Congress is at last getting organized, committees are starting to meet, and the Capitol is filled with visitors again. In other words, it was a busy week last week. And this week the focus is on President Biden’s State of the Union speech.
February 15, 2023
Let me first start by again thanking everyone who sent condolences, prayers, and positive energy to me and my family last week following the death of my father. Losing a loved one is never easy at any age. Nevertheless, we are comforted by 89 years of memories of a fulfilled life and strengthened by the support of our incredible community.