SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, took the oath of office Wednesday for a new legislative session, pledging to fight for more COVID-19 relief for families and local businesses, to protect critical programs that help lift families out of poverty,...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is reminding local residents the sign-up period for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is now open in Illinois. “The Affordable Care Act opened the doors for health care coverage to tens of thousands...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is highlighting an upcoming opportunity for free flu shots for community members. “The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us all how disruptive respiratory illness and disease can be to our lives when a vaccine doesn’t exist,”...
CHICAGO – For Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, state Rep. Kam. Buckner, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to resources available for survivors of domestic violence. “Domestic violence is an urgent issue and any person can face domestic violence, no matter...
CHICAGO – For Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, state Rep. Kam. Buckner, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to the importance of mammograms and the availability of free breast cancer screenings for women through the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH)...
CHICAGO – As economic obstacles still face many families and residents, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is highlighting utility relief programs made available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Unfortunately, as the pandemic continues to be prevalent in our...