CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will lead a town hall panel with experts to discuss the future of psychedelic therapy and his efforts to decriminalize the possession of psilocybin this Monday, March 27 from noon to 2 p.m. at the campus of the...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, passed a measure out of the House Wednesday that would allow drivers to use license plates with a special autism awareness decal. “For drivers looking to show their support for autism awareness efforts, this...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of ongoing efforts to expand educational and economic opportunities for West Side residents, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is working to pass a $5 million appropriation to support construction and renovation costs at Malcolm X...
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join area veterans Friday to highlight a new state grant that will help develop and create the Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute’s (ALRI) Veteran Wellness Center, a modern facility to help house and assist...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Gov. J.B. Pritzker prepares for his annual State of the State Address, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is encouraging the governor to send a strong message on the need to prioritize funding for efforts aimed at preventing fatal drug...
CHICAGO – Last week, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, visited Michele Clark Magnet School for a mental health fair and to kick off a scholarship fund aimed at helping students continue their education. “The students here have been through a lot during their...