Rep. Jawaharial Williams
(D-Chicago)
10th District
Springfield Office:
256-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8077
(217) 524-0448 FAX
District Office:
2532 W. Warren Blvd., Suite A
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 265-1019
Biography
Born March 13, 1975; Northeastern Illinois University, B.A.; member, Laborers’ International Union of North America and Plumbers Local 130 UA; former president of the Young Democrats of Illinois; community volunteer. Representative since 2019.
Williams-Backed Legislation Combatting Opioid Overdoses Takes Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concert venues are better prepared to treat drug overdoses under a new law now in effect from state Rep. Jawaharial ‘Omar’ Williams, D-Chicago, expanding access to opioid antagonists at live music sites.
Williams Leads Effort to Make Superman Day in Illinois, Highlights Museum in Downstate Metropolis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In honor of the in-universe birthday of the comic book character Superman and the state’s own Superman-themed city of Metropolis, state Rep. Jawaharial Omar Williams, D-Chicago, recently filed a resolution declaring Feb. 29 as Superman Day in Illinois.
Thursday Virtual Press Conference: ILBC to Discuss IL Supreme Court Ruling on SAFE-T Act
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus will be holding a press conference on Thursday, July 20 at 11 a.m. on Zoom where they will discuss the importance of Tuesday’s constitutionality ruling for the Pre-Trial Fairness Act provision of the SAFE-T Act.
ILBC Responds to Constitutional Ruling on SAFE-T Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) issued the following statement following the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of the Pre-trial Fairness Act provision in the SAFE-T Act.
Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus Issues Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Bar Affirmative Action in College Admissions
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus issued this statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking efforts to expand equity and opportunity in college admissions:
Black Caucus Addresses Shooting at Western Illinois University
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Joint Legislative Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the deadly shooting at Western Illinois University over the weekend.
Williams Introduces Proposal to Combat Opioid Overdoses
CHICAGO — State Rep. Jawaharial “Omar” Williams, D-Chicago, recently introduced a bill to require music venues to provide opioid antagonists and trained staff to prevent overdose deaths and improve public health and safety.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to the release of police body camera footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis officers, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) released the following statement:
Williams to Lead Prescription Drug Affordability Committee
CHICAGO — State Rep. Jawaharial “Omar” Williams, D-Chicago, will continue to advocate for greater access to affordable prescription drugs as chair of the Prescription Drug Affordability committee.
Williams Responds to Shooting of Unarmed 13-Year-Old
CHICAGO — Upon learning about the reported shooting of an unarmed 13-year-old by Chicago Police Wednesday night, state Rep. Jawaharial “Omar” Williams, D-Chicago, issued the following statement: