CHICAGO – Illinois is one step closer to making Juneteenth an official state holiday after a bill introduced by state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, passed with bipartisan support in a House committee Wednesday. “Every year, Juneteenth reminds us of the historic...
CHICAGO – With today’s signing of landmark criminal justice reform by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is highlighting his “No Representation Without Population Act” component of the measure that will require incarcerated individuals to be...
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address: “Today’s budget proposal is a starting point in an ongoing process, but I am encouraged by the priorities outlined by the governor....
CHICAGO – Friday marks the annual celebration of Juneteenth, and state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is asking residents to take a moment to remember those who have been lost to racist violence. “Today is a day of reflection, and a reminder of the continuous and...
CHICAGO – With residents across the state coming together to stand against racism and police brutality, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to lower the state’s flags and to call for an 8 minute and 46 second moment of silence...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the wake of the tragic shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery by individuals later charged with murder in Georgia, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, has introduced legislation to repeal a law that permits any person to arrest another person when they have...