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@nickforillinois.bsky.social

Nick Uniejewski, community organizer and pragmatic progressive running to bring a new generation of leadership to Springfield. website: www.nickforillinois.com linktree: linktr.ee/nickforillinois

565 Followers  |  466 Following  |  149 Posts  |  Joined: 13.04.2025  |  1.4932

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This fight is personal. I’ve had to battle my own insurance company just to access PrEP, and I know the barriers people face. As I run for State Senate, I’ll defend Illinois’ progress and push it further—because our state proves what compassionate, data-driven leadership can do. Silence = death.

01.12.2025 15:08 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We’ve come so far. Illinois has become a national leader in HIV prevention—we’ve expanded access, invested in care, and set a bold goal of fewer than 100 new HIV diagnoses a year by 2030. Tools like PrEP (a daily pill that cuts HIV risk by up to 99%) make that progress possible.

01.12.2025 15:08 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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U.S., Trump administration won't commemorate World AIDS Day this year The U.S. will not commemorate World AIDS Day this year. This action, along with recent federal funding cuts, could contribute to a resurgence of HIV/AIDS.

Today is #WorldAIDSDay, and I’m more determined than ever. The federal government refused to recognize it for the first time since 1988—a deliberate erasure. But here’s the truth: our community has fought too hard, and we’ve made real progress that no one can silence. www.forbes.com/sites/davewe...

01.12.2025 15:08 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Out grabbing gifts for loved ones—and with Krystal’s help, finally grabbed something I needed too! 🚲

29.11.2025 22:05 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The holidays always starkly reveal how little investment we have in transit. Transit should be reliable on the days we’re collectively the most mobile. But it doesn’t need to be intense levels of service, just smart levels.

28.11.2025 03:05 — 👍 9    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Thank you! See you around soon, I’m sure! 😘

24.11.2025 14:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thrilled (and not surprised) to see this endorsement. Anyone who's met @nickforillinois.bsky.social knows he's doing the work and meeting people wherever they are. That's what Chicago deserves from its electeds, and while I'm not a constituent, I'm rooting for him!

24.11.2025 05:27 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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A fighter shows up. A fighter listens. A fighter knocks 40,000 doors because our neighbors come first. I’m running to deliver for the 6th District—and I’m just getting started.

24.11.2025 14:23 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

So thankful for your endorsement and excited for all the work we’ll do together! To knock on doors or make calls with us soon, visit: www.mobilize.us/nickforillin...

24.11.2025 01:22 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Jumped on The Lightning Strike with Mohammed Faheem and Marie Newman this week to talk about the big fights ahead: housing, transit, and our bold plan for Illinois. We need better Democrats—ones unafraid to challenge the status quo.

#chicago #illinois #housing #yimby #politics

19.11.2025 23:40 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Let’s talk property tax reform. ⬇️🔝

15.11.2025 23:38 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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It’s official—we’re FIRST on the ballot for State Senate in the 6th District!

For the first time since 1972, our neighbors have a choice for what kind of Democrat we send to Springfield. With no Republican running, the March 17 Democratic Primary is the election.

➡️ Join us: nickforillinois.com

13.11.2025 14:18 — 👍 17    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Donate to Nick Uniejewski Show your support with a contribution.

Thank you, appreciate your support! 😘

To help fuel our grassroots campaign and help us spread the word about our plans for the future, send us a donation at: secure.actblue.com/donate/nu-ge...

13.11.2025 02:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This campaign started as one living room conversation. Two hundred salons later (!), it’s a movement for the future we deserve. We all crave connection—and that’s how real change begins. Join us!

#chicago #illinois #politics #salon #progressive

13.11.2025 02:34 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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Thank you to Indivisible Lincoln Park/Lakeview for an incredible conversation—our 200th salon! We talked health care, fighting corporate power, and the future we deserve.

The old guard’s had their turn—it’s time we elect better Democrats with the courage to fight.

12.11.2025 14:20 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

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11.11.2025 22:46 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I’ve heard it all: families putting off surgeries, people priced out of their neighborhoods, and neighbors terrified of what Trump’s allies are doing to our country.

And instead of fighting for the people, Senator Durbin sold us out.

We need Democrats who fight for us—not fold under pressure.

11.11.2025 14:27 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We continue to fight the injustice and terror ICE has brought into our neighborhoods—from a preschool teacher taken in front of children in North Center to the inhumane conditions at Broadview. Our communities deserve dignity, safety, and justice.

#ice #politics #chicago #illinois #immigration

09.11.2025 00:11 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A day care teacher was taken by ICE in front of kids yesterday. It’s pure evil.

But last night, North Center showed up—because we keep us safe.

Grab a whistle. Record everything. And know that I’ll keep fighting alongside you every day.

06.11.2025 14:25 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Agree!

05.11.2025 04:36 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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URGENT: Springfield is about to wrap veto session and could vote tonight to fund public transit. Call your state legislators and make sure they vote YES on SB2111 to fund Chicago’s buses and trains!

Sign as a PROPONENT: mbl.ms/mKgZnW7m-BQ

#cta #illinois #publictransit #metra #politics

30.10.2025 23:39 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Witness slip submission instructions

Witness slip submission instructions

It’s witness slip time! 🚨

Transit funding bill SB2111 has been assigned to committee and we need folks to file witness slips as PROPONENT immediately!

The attached graphic provides guidance for submitting a slip.

mbl.ms/mKgZnW7m-BQ

30.10.2025 22:40 — 👍 31    🔁 29    💬 0    📌 11
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For over 30 years, the political machine has gone unchallenged—and we’re changing that.

Join me and former Congresswoman @marienewman.bsky.social in La Grange for a fundraiser to build a government rooted in compassion, human rights, and bold leadership.

RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/nufor...

29.10.2025 13:13 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
A group of people smile for a screenshot on a zoom call.

A group of people smile for a screenshot on a zoom call.

YES phone banking works!

Thank you to our amazing volunteers — and their pets — for joining us nationwide to reach Illinois residents about the fight to save transit!

➡️ Join them at act.savetransit.org

28.10.2025 02:31 — 👍 16    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 1
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We just turned in our petition signatures to the Illinois State Board of Elections!

Thank you to all of our volunteers and thousands of neighbors across the 6th District—we’re officially on our way to the ballot. This is what people-powered politics looks like.

27.10.2025 15:32 — 👍 222    🔁 45    💬 6    📌 2
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I’ve watched too many friends get priced out of Lakeview. We can change this trajectory if we build more housing.

Join me Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 5:30 PM at the Center on Halsted to support 188 new homes and new neighbors.

#chicago #yimby #politics #illinois

25.10.2025 23:29 — 👍 24    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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Federal agents tear gassing the Lake View neighborhood.

24.10.2025 18:34 — 👍 1363    🔁 722    💬 115    📌 125

There are multiple reports of ICE activity in Lakeview and Lincoln Park today.

If you see ICE activity, call (855) 435-7693.

We keep us safe.

24.10.2025 15:09 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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ICE Tells North Side Alderperson To Back Off As She Warns Neighbors About Immigration Agents Masked agents approached Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez and her chief of staff in an alley, where they were told they were impeding ICE activities. A state representative said he was also approached b...

ICE is terrorizing families and trying to silence those who speak out. What they’re doing is evil—and our community is fighting back.

Report ICE to ICIRR’s Family Support Hotline: (855) 435-7693. We keep us safe. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/21/i...

22.10.2025 13:18 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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I’m proud to stand with my city and say loud and clear—ICE is not welcome here. Not in Chicago, not in Illinois, not anywhere. #NoKings

18.10.2025 22:34 — 👍 9    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

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