CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is working to improve access to culturally appropriate and respectful haircare with new legislation that will train hairdressers to better tend to the needs of people of diverse cultures and backgrounds. “When...
CHICAGO — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is partnering with the Christian County Farm Bureau to donate two uniform jackets to students from her district wishing to join theFuture Farmers of America (FFA). “Future Farmers of America is a great organization that...
CHICAGO — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker, alongside the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, awarded $5.5 million in Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) to 23 licensed social equity dispensaries as...
CHICAGO IL.— State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is celebrating the signing of her bill to increase access to fresh foods in underserved areas. provide grants to businesses that function as local parts of Illinois’ food distribution network. “As we continue to...
CHICAGO — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement regarding the murder of Sonya Massey of Springfield: “Once again, a woman and a mother and a human being who should be alive is not—because a police deputy who swore an oath to protect the...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, aiming toreduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable. “Blazing a trail toward a...