CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus elected state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, to become the next Joint Chairwoman. “I am honored to be chosen by my fellow colleagues to lead the Illinois Black Caucus into the future,” Ammons said. “Our Caucus’...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinoisans in a variety of occupations face a major barrier to working: state-mandated licensing. Licensing requirements include minimum education, fees and exams. These demands represent an insurmountable wall keeping many disadvantaged...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement regarding the memorial service for Senator Scott Bennett: “My heart continues to break for the loss of my colleague in the State Senate. I have loved working with him throughout my...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, tested positive for COVID-19 via an at-home, rapid test Sunday, with her positivity confirmed via PCR test today. “Out of an abundance of caution, I am isolating at home, and continuing my responsibilities as a...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement in response to the tragic news of the passing of Sen. Scott Bennett: “I am at a loss for words that my dear colleague, state Sen. Scott Bennett, has passed. The Senator and I have...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, passed House Bill 1095 which amended certain provisions of the SAFE-T Act, continuing the fight for criminal justice reform: “Today’s vote reaffirms what I and my colleagues took an oath to do: create solutions to...