Apr 22, 2026 | Ford
CHICAGO – In response to a letter received by Fraternité Notre Dame’s leadership from the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) informing them of its decision to terminate their working relationship, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following...
Apr 22, 2026 | Ford
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, advanced a proposal out of a House committee Tuesday that would give voters an opportunity to institute a 3% surtax on income over $1 million and deliver billions to schools and homeowners in property tax...
Apr 21, 2026 | Ford
SPRINGFIELD – To help reduce the property tax burden on Illinois residents, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is spearheading an effort to levy an additional 3% income tax on those who make more than $1 million annually. “As prices continue to rise and our...
Apr 16, 2026 | Ford
SPRINGFIELD – To help protect student loan borrowers amid rising uncertainty and a rapidly increasing cost of living, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is moving forward with a measure that eliminates punitive rules for state employees who default on their...
Apr 15, 2026 | Ford
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday as West Suburban Medical Center unexpectedly began resuming some outpatient services: “I lack confidence in the current situation. While I hope to see some services resume for...
Feb 20, 2026 | Ford
CHICAGO – In response to news that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled many of Trump’s tariffs illegal, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement: “Today is a great day for America. From the industries hampered in global trade to the millions of...