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Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols

Jan 30, 2023 | Ammons, Collins, Davis, Flowers, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Robinson, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, West, Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to the release of police body camera footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis officers, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) released the following statement: “The release of police body camera...

Ford to Again Lead House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee, Wants to Maintain Historic Investments

Jan 23, 2023 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will continue to chair the House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee, which last year advocated for $2.9 billion in state funding toward higher education. “Maintaining a strong public higher education...

Ford Helps Secure $9 Million for College Mental Health Services

Jan 12, 2023 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Campus mental health services are in line to receive $9 million in additional state funding this year following the advocacy of state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago, Young Invincibles and other...

Ford Highlights West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force Outreach Team Schedule

Jan 10, 2023 | Ford

CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is encouraging area residents to attend an outreach event from the West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force Outreach Team, who offer on-site training for residents on how to respond to overdoses as well as free Narcan kits....

Ford Shares Thoughts at White House Summit on Gun Violence Prevention, Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform

Dec 6, 2022 | Ford

WASHINGTON, D.C. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, represented Illinois at a White House summit Tuesday that discussed efforts around the country that aim to prevent gun violence, reform the criminal justice system and improve public safety for all residents....

Ford Backs Update of SAFE-T Act, Encourages Continued Discussion Amongst Public Safety Advocates

Dec 1, 2022 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, backed an update to the SAFE-T Act Thursday aimed at clarifying misconceptions and addressing sincere concerns of the underlying legislation. “This update to the SAFE-T Act is an example of what happens when...

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