but please realize that promising academic metrics without foundational results for the majority of residents is meaningless.

Most people in Illinois are still struggling greatly to afford groceries, medical care, daycare, etc. While none of this is under your direct control, it still sting for folks to hear "how great things are" when they're struggling and afraid. I applaud the moral stance you have taken against Trump,

Governor, I respectfully implore you not to continue with this same line of thinking that lost Democrats every single facet of government control. While I understand the need and want to celebrate what are perceived as your victories, to the average person they simply come across as out-of-touch.

We need to stop just rolling our eyes at how silent and ineffective Democrats are being and start getting mad as hell. We're paying these people to do a job- representing us. They are NOT doing their jobs!! What are we paying them for?!