* From Rep. Edgar Gonzalez’s (D-Chicago) Facebook page…
In preparation for a special session to vote for much needed legislation to be convened in Springfield this Wednesday, May 20th, I underwent testing for COVID-19.
Unfortunately, I tested positive. I was hoping to return to Springfield and work with my colleagues to provide relief for all of Illinois. I will not be attending the session and I have immediately begun to self-quarantine at home for the safety of my colleagues, my constituents, my family, and myself.
My neighborhood has been one of the hardest hit by this pandemic, and it angers me that people are not taking COVID-19 seriously. People’s disbelief and indifference to the stay-at-home order and CDC guidelines is putting working families and frontline workers at risk. The intransigence of the president to acknowledge we have a crisis highlights the need for relief at the state level. I urge my colleagues to vote for the best package for all of Illinois and I urge you to take care of yourselves and your loved ones.
I will still be working from home during my self-quarantine. My team is still available for your concerns and needs.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Representative.
So, with Rep. Carroll self-quarantining after coming in close contact with someone who has the virus, that’s two House Democrats who won’t be at session that we know of so far.
- Precinct Captain - Monday, May 18, 20 @ 12:53 pm:
Is the GOP getting tested and talking about it?
- Oswego Willy - Monday, May 18, 20 @ 1:15 pm:
My thoughts are with you, Representative, you and your family, and I hope for a speedy and easy recovery.
OW
- Boomerang - Monday, May 18, 20 @ 1:40 pm:
Speedy recovery, Rep. Gonzalez. Proves anybody can get it— and we need to act like it.
- Demoralized - Monday, May 18, 20 @ 1:42 pm:
This is why all of the legislators needed to be tested. And one more example of why the Eastern Bloc members are being totally irresponsible.
Hoping for a speedy recovery Representative.
- Dr. Wade - Monday, May 18, 20 @ 1:46 pm:
There will be more….
- Chatham Resident - Monday, May 18, 20 @ 1:47 pm:
==This is why all of the legislators needed to be tested.==
And any and all State Employees too. Especially those working in the Capitol Complex.
- Outside girl - Monday, May 18, 20 @ 2:16 pm:
Was Rep. Gonzalez asymptomatic?
- Just a thought - Monday, May 18, 20 @ 3:58 pm:
==Is the GOP getting tested and talking about it?==
I’ve seen many post to social media about getting their tests. Sounds like all but a few (we know who) are taking this seriously.
- Chatham Resident - Monday, May 18, 20 @ 4:23 pm:
==I’ve seen many post to social media about getting their tests.==
Hence all the more reason why State Employees need to have testing–and if possible, to have it offered to us while at work. For state employees and retirees only with State health insurance. Similar to the flu shots in the fall.
Why aren’t the unions speaking out in support of this idea?
- Demoralized - Monday, May 18, 20 @ 4:26 pm:
==Hence all the more reason why State Employees need to have testing==
State employees can go get tested right now at any of the IDPH drive through facilities. And, you may be able to be tested at other private facilities, but call ahead first because each have their own rules on who can be tested.
- Rather Not Say - Monday, May 18, 20 @ 5:17 pm:
While most 23 year olds would have an extreme high likelihood of moving through COVID without issues, it appears he has a pre-existing condition; prayers to Rep Gonzalez.
- Peanut - Tuesday, May 19, 20 @ 8:11 am:
Illinois Department of Revenue too. Its a big building and employees are working every other week