Patrick McKeever

[Joe Abraham @angeldadjoe]

.@GovPritzker, I saw your post honoring lives lost in Minnesota—standing publicly, naming Alex Pretti and Renee Good, and laying flowers in their memory.

But where was that same compassion on January 19, 2025?

That is the day my 20-year-old daughter, Katie Abraham, was killed here in Illinois. She was innocent. She did not knowingly put herself in the middle of an ongoing law enforcement situation. She was not making a dangerous choice.

She was simply living her life—and it was taken from her.

You have never said her name. You have never come to where she died. You have never acknowledged her publicly.

And beyond that—you have never even responded to me.

I sent you a simple, non-political letter. Not for attention. Not for headlines. Just a father asking for clarity, for answers, and for understanding of the state’s position.

You never replied.

And now, in the wake of another tragedy here in Chicago, your public display of compassion elsewhere—while remaining silent about victims in your own state—feels deeply disconnected from the reality families like mine are living every day.

Instead, you continue to defend sanctuary policies that create the conditions where preventable tragedies like hers can happen.

This is not about politics. It’s about leadership and accountability.

When you choose to publicly mourn some victims while remaining silent about others—especially those lost under policies you support—it sends a message.

Whether intentional or not, it tells families like mine that our loss does not matter the same way.

So I am asking you directly:

Where is your compassion for my daughter? Where is your acknowledgment of victims here in Illinois? And when will you take responsibility for the consequences of the policies you defend?

Say her name: Katie Abraham.

Stand where she died. Show the people of Illinois that every life matters.

[whitesoxdave @barstoolWSD]

We are in the midst of one of the biggest weeks of year, St Patrick’s Day week, and the South Side Irish Parade caps it off on this Sunday

This year, @Tunnel2Towers is the Grand Marshall of the event and will be honoring Officer Carlos Yanez by outfitting his house with smart tech

Officer Yanez was Ella French’s parter who tragically lost her life in the line of duty 5 years ago. He was shot 5x - 4x in the head - and deserves our love

[St. Rita Football @StRitaFootball]

St. Rita Football Auction is LIVE!
Game-worn jerseys from the early 2000s & 2010s, 2006 State Championship jerseys, and St. Rita Football helmets available.

Auction closes Saturday at 5 PM

Bid here: https://t.co/7QssDBpBSP

Own a piece of Mustang history.
#StRitaFootball

[Tim O'Brien @Tim_OBrien10]

Twins Tessa and Emmett Dowling already had state titles under their belts. But winning as seniors for @RedHawkVB and @CaravanFootball? It just felt different. Check out the @BevRevNews story!

@HonorGloryFame @MaristChicago @dowling_emmett @Jordanlynch06

https://t.co/jBlpbxxa8C

[MikeClarkPreps @mikeclarkpreps]

Emmett Dowling was benched as a freshman. Three years later, he led Mount Carmel to a state title with the greatest statistical season ever by a Caravan QB. He's the #SouthwestRegional Player of the Year:
@CaravanFootball @dowling_emmett
https://t.co/RqXI0TImL3

[Blainey Dowling @BlaineyDowling]

Officially in the portal! 3 years of eligibility remaining.

[Emmett Dowling @dowling_emmett]

14-0 State Champs #1 team in the state
3x state champion
CCL Tony Lawless MVP winner
1st team all conference
45 passing TDs
12 rushing TDs
3,703 passing yards
@Jordanlynch06 @DeepDishFB @EDGYTIM
Check out this highlight! https://t.co/QqJffGeeKB

[Tim O'Brien @Tim_OBrien10]

The Southside Catholic Conference names St John Fisher's Brody Dowling and St Gabriel's Brady McNamara as its Conner T Lowry award winners. Check it out in the @BevRevNews!

@S_C_CFootball @Coach_Murf

https://t.co/cRAa88VcBJ

[Tim O'Brien @Tim_OBrien10]

Find someone who looks at you the way Tessa Dowling looks at the IHSA state-bound Illinois map. If NFHS is smart, they'll just have a Tessa Dowling channel. She is into EVERY play each match.

https://t.co/muVv3jBSI1

[Tom Hopkins Foundation @papahops19]

Join us today and be part of something special! The Papa Hops 16” Softball Tournament brings our community together for a great cause — and we need YOUR support to make it happen. Click the link below to become a sponsor today! #NeverEndTheFight

https://t.co/6AOU9BvcLM

[St. Rita Football @StRitaFootball]

St. Rita Football is excited to announce we’re partnering with @BeTheHoss for these St. Rita Stars and Stripes Hats! The hats will be sold online and shipped directly to you. Each hat is $35 The store is open until 4/13.

Link below to purchase!

https://t.co/t3ORDxZdxj

[Jim Love @jim_m_love]

15 years ago we lost our Grandpa

Biggest @whitesox fan of all time. He went to over 60 consecutive opening days!

We miss him.

[Tom Hopkins Foundation @papahops19]

Save the Date! We are halfway to the 11th Annual Papa Hops 16” Softball Tournament on Friday July 11th, 2025. #PapaHops #NeverEndTheFight

[Mustang Legacy @LegacyStangs]

Join us this Saturday for the 3rd Annual @StRitaFootball NFL WildCard Fundraiser at Lawlor’s Bar on 111th St. All you can eat and drink with raffles and helmets and jerseys to be given out. #MustangLegacy

[Patrick McKeever @KEEVES_57]

@BManilowNum1Fan hear me out…

[Ramblin' Ray @ramblin_ray]

“Doing Good” mark your calendars !

[Tom Hopkins Foundation @papahops19]

Our continued thoughts and prayers go out to Patrick and the Juarez Family. This courageous, strong, brave boy was recently diagnosed with Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma. Patrick’s strength and determination to never give up is a testament of how resilient he is. #PatrickStrong

[Tim O'Brien @Tim_OBrien10]

Liam Hopkins wasn't sure what to expect in 2014 when he first helped organize the @papahops19 16-inch softball tournament. 10 years later, it's as strong as ever with the Tom Hopkins Foundation raising over $1 million. Check out the @BevRevNews story!

https://t.co/YWH0P5nRfl

[Patrick McKeever @KEEVES_57]

MY President 🇺🇸

[Tommy Smokes @TomScibelli]

Trying to jail and then kill Trump and just giving him the two hardest pictures of all time is the biggest backfire of all time. He may win all 50 states

[NSIC @NorthernSunConf]

St. Cloud State's Maggie Fitzgerald following a 6-2 #NSICSB Tournament win over Sioux Falls.
@SCSUHuskies / @SCSUHUSKIES_SB
#YourTimeToShine

https://t.co/5zdyAsAyep