Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
Latinx Caucus Whip
(D-Chicago)
23rd District
Springfield Office:
240-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-7752
District Office:
3203 W. 26th St.
Chicago, IL 60623
(708) 295-9159
Biography:
Gonzalez was born and raised in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood on the Southwest Side and attended Chicago Public Schools, including John Spry Community School and Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy, both in Little Village, as well as Whitney Young Magnet High School. Gonzalez, was a member of Congressman J. Garcia’s in-district constituent services staff, focusing on immigration, social security, veterans’ affairs, criminal justice and education. Gonzalez is the son of immigrants from Monterrey, Mexico. His father is an operating engineer and a member of IUOE Local 399 and his mother is a former member of SEIU Local 73. A graduate of Harvard University, BA – Government.
Gonzalez Backs Measure to Spotlight Diversity in Nonprofit Leadership
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, D-Chicago, is working to expand diversity in the leadership of Illinois’ large non-profits with new legislation to show the race, ethnic, and gender breakdown of major grantmaking organizations and service providers.
Entra en vigor una Ley del Rep. González que Expande el Permiso de Pérdida
CHICAGO – Familias afectadas por crímenes violentos ahora son garantizadas tiempo libre adicional bajo una ley nueva del representante estatal Edgar Gonzalez Jr, D-Chicago.
Rep. Gonzalez-Backed Law Extending Bereavement Leave Taking Effect this Year
CHICAGO – Families affected by violent crime are now guaranteed additional leave from work under a new law enacted by state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr, D-Chicago.
Rep. González Presenta un Proyecto que Garantiza que los Negocios Aceptan Pagos en Efectivo
CHICAGO – Dado que muchas en la comunidad dependen de dinero en efectivo para pagar ya sea el mandado de o servicios, el representante estatal Edgar Gonzalez Jr, D-Chicago, presentó legislación que garantiza que los negocios y restaurantes calificados sigan aceptando pagos en efectivo.
Rep. Gonzalez Introduces Bill Ensuring Businesses Accept Cash Payments
CHICAGO – With many in his community relying on cash to pay for goods and services, state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr, D-Chicago, introduced legislation ensuring that qualifying businesses and restaurants continue to accept cash.
‘Oficina Embrujada’ del Rep. Gonzalez Regresa por Segunda Vez
CHICAGO – El Representante estatal Edgar Gonzalez Jr, D-Chicago, presenta el evento ‘Oficina Embrujada’ por segunda vez, prometiendo sustos grandes, muchos dulces, y recursos para la familia.
Rep. Gonzalez ‘Haunted Office’ Returns for 2nd Year
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr’s, D-Chicago, ‘Haunted Office’ event returns for the second year in a row, promising big scares, Halloween candy, and resources for families.
Rep. Gonzalez To Hold Hearing On Artificial Intelligence
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr, D-Chicago, will join the members of the House Judiciary – Civil and Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and IT Committees on Wednesday to discuss how emerging technologies and artificial intelligence will impact Illinois families.
Gonzalez Bill Expands Rights of Incarcerated Youth
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Violations of rights for incarcerated youth would be brought under more scrutiny under new legislation backed by state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, D-Chicago.
Rep. Gonzalez Backing Effort to Ensure Businesses Accept Cash Payments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Violations of rights for incarcerated youth would be brought under more scrutiny under new legislation backed by state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, D-Chicago.