IssuesThe Housing Crisis in IL-01: What We Plan to Do About It
Nearly half of renters in our district are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on housing. Here is what we plan to do about it.
January 28, 2026
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Je'Rico J. Brown Officially Launches Campaign for Illinois 1st Congressional District
After years of fighting for our community from the ground up, I am ready to take that fight to Washington. Today, I officially announce my campaign for the United States House of Representatives.
January 15, 2026
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IssuesIllinois Is $5 Billion Short of Funding Its Schools. That Ends Now.
In 24 schools across our state, not a single child reads at grade level. This is not acceptable — and it will not continue under my watch.
February 5, 2026
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CommunityCommunity Voices: The Stories Driving Our Fight for IL-01
From Roseland to Riverdale, from Chicago Heights to Harvey — the voices of our district are the heartbeat of this campaign.
February 10, 2026
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IssuesMental Health Is a Public Health Crisis. It's Time We Treated It That Way.
Mental health is not a weakness — it is a public health crisis. And our district has been underserved for far too long.
February 14, 2026
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Campaign NewsHow to Get Involved: Every Action Counts
The most powerful thing you can do for this campaign is show up. Here is how to get involved — whether you have five minutes or five hours.
February 18, 2026
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