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Honoring Sister JoAnn Persch’s Life of Service
As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, we take a moment to honor someone whose life and legacy continue to shape our community: Sister JoAnn Persch.
This is what a fighter looks like
🎥 New video just dropped! A fighter shows up, listens, and knocks 40,000 doors. This is only the beginning.
We just hit 200 salons. We're just getting started.
In these dark times, we need leaders who show up year-round—not just before an election.
Join us for our next salon!
Press Release: Make America Affordable Now PAC Endorses Nick Uniejewski for Illinois State Senate
“Nick Uniejewski isn’t running to manage the system as it is—he’s running to change it,” said Richard Rodriguez, Treasurer of Make America Affordable Now PAC.
Corporate checks are calling the shots
A $5K check from a Trump voter, stacks of corporate cash, and protecting the status quo. We can do better.
The Arab Daily News: Nick calls on opponent to return $5k donation from trump Supporter
The Arab Daily News has published Nick’s call for incumbent Sen. Feigenholtz to return $5k of donations from a vocal Trump supporter.
What's happening in Broadview is not normal
This is not normal. This is our own government weaponizing itself against its people. These are horrifying times, but they are not hopeless ones. The only way we win is together.
Press Release: Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Endorses Nick Uniejewski for Illinois State Senate
“Nick has the expertise to draft smart policy and the compassion to lead us into the future,” said Manaa-Hoppenworth.
Press Release: Carbondale Councilmember Clare Killman Endorses Nick Uniejewski for Illinois State Senate
“Nick Uniejewski is already doing the work of a state leader,” said Killman. “He doesn’t just talk policy; he brings people together to make it happen.”
We can fix housing in Illinois
This campaign is about building policies together, not politics-as-usual.
WCPT 820: Interview with Patti Vasquez
Nick joined Patti Vasquez on WCPT to talk housing, being rooted in community, and why we need better Democrats.
Press Release: Marie Newman Endorses Nick Uniejewski for State Senate in Illinois’ 6th District
“Illinois needs leaders who will break from the old guard, lead with heart, and fight for real change,” said Newman.
The Ben Joravsky Show: Voting for Real Change
Nick joined Ben Joravsky today to discuss the opportunity that the North Side has this election cycle to vote for real change.
Listen here.
Endorsement News: Northside Democracy for America (NDFA)
Grassroots energy can beat the Machine — real change comes from showing up, listening, and getting to work.
Underdogs fight harder. That’s how we’ll win.
A new poll just dropped, and it shows what we already knew: 50% of voters in this district are undecided.
That means half the district is still waiting for someone to fight for them — let’s do this!
Windy City Times: Campaign Profile
Windy City Times profile: “Openly gay candidate mounts bid to unseat…”
Honoring Sister Pat Murphy—a life of mercy, justice, and good trouble
Let’s carry her legacy forward by fighting for those who need us most.
Over 200 donors. $0 in corporate cash.
What we're building is people-powered, joyful, and 100% grassroots.
Press Release: Nick Uniejewski Raises Over $34,000 in First Quarter, Powered Entirely by Grassroots Support
With an average donation of $138, Uniejewski builds momentum with a campaign powered by people.
The housing crisis won’t fix itself
Outdated mandates are making housing unaffordable—and Springfield’s asleep at the wheel.