04/17/2026
Today we mourn the loss of a true legend, Leader Barbara Flynn Currie. I know that I stand on the foundation Barbara built over her historic 40-year career. As an IWIL alumna, I am honored to have had her as a mentor and a model for what it means to lead with integrity. BFC led with a sharp mind and a kind heart, proving that optimism is the most powerful tool in politics. My thoughts are with her family, her former colleagues, and the countless Illinoisans whose lives are better because of her service.