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Blue Room Press Conference Thursday: Ford, Advocates to Discuss Fentanyl Impact on Communities Statewide

Nov 29, 2022 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join Illinois Harm Reduction and Recovery Coalition Co-founder and Chair Chelsea Laliberté Barnes and advocates Thursday morning at 10 a.m. for a Blue Room press conference on the impact of fentanyl on...

Ford, Forest Park Mayor to Discuss CTA Crime and Overdose Prevention at Forest Park Blue Line Terminal Tuesday Morning

Oct 3, 2022 | Ford

FOREST PARK, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins Tuesday morning to call attention to crime and overdose prevention efforts on the CTA. They will be joined by law enforcement representatives at a press conference...

Ford Files Resolution Urging Auditor General to Review CPS

Sep 22, 2022 | Ford

CHICAGO – Concerned that not all students are receiving the quality education they deserve, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation calling for an audit of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), focused on students who have not returned since the...

Ford and Hurley Welcome Crime and Safety Feedback, Encourage Residents to Share Thoughts

Sep 9, 2022 | Ford, Hurley

CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, and Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, as chairs of the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force, are encouraging residents to share their thoughts and submit feedback regarding current trends in public safety and...

Ford Introduces Measure Targeting Illegal Street Racing and Stunt Drivers

Aug 31, 2022 | Ford

CHICAGO – In response to the increase of overnight street takeovers, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has introduced a proposal to expand the state’s mob action laws to include illegal street racing and other racing stunts. “It’s alarming how often we’re seeing...

Ford to Meet with Current, Retired Law Enforcement Officers

Aug 26, 2022 | Ford

CHICAGO — State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, is hosting a roundtable discussion with active and retired law enforcement officers on city and statewide efforts to improve public safety and build trust between law enforcement and the community. Ford will be joined by...

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