Illinois is home to people of many faiths and backgrounds. That diversity makes our communities stronger, and everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome.
I'm disgusted by this attempted attack and stand firmly with our Hindu neighbors.
Hate has no home here.
My family and I were worshipping at our Hindu temple in Aurora on Sunday when a white supremacist attempted a mass shooting targeting Indian Americans. I'm grateful to those who prevented a tragedy, but we must all come together to confront the hatred that put so many innocent lives at risk.