SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, will make strides improving public safety, supporting small businesses and promoting fiscal responsibility while serving on new House committees he has been named to. “The roles I’ll take on these committees will...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is calling for new housing inspection and enforcement resources after a deadly fire in the Kenwood community resulted in eight injuries and one death this week. “I grieve with the family of the deceased and the injured who...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the news that a construction worker passed away after being pulled from the collapse of a 141-year-old building in Bronzeville: “The passing of this man is a tragedy, and my heart goes out to...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, in an effort to crack down on violent crime, voted to pass the landmark gun safety reform, the Protect Illinois Communities Act, which will now go to the Governor’s desk for signature. “So many families in my...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Tuesday as Puerto Rico faces devastation from Hurricane Fiona: “The people of Puerto Rico – and their families here in Illinois – are in my prayers today. “It is incredibly difficult to see...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, responded to the news that approximately 60 Venezuelan migrants will be traveling from Texas to Chicago at the direction of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott with this statement: “Two of Illinois’ defining values are its diversity and...