SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, Joint Caucus Chair for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC), issued the following statement regarding the election of state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, as the first African American Speaker of...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting a major package of reforms to promote economic access, equity and opportunity passed as part of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) agenda to address systemic racism. “Today Illinois has...
CHICAGO – Echoing her career work fighting for Black families and disadvantaged communities, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, was elected Joint Caucus Chair for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC). “I am honored to receive the trust of my colleagues as we...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement following the conclusion of session: “As we crafted a spending plan, it was important to remember the sacrifices being made daily by nurses, doctors and first responders. I am...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Starting June 2, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users will be able to purchase groceries online following the adoption of new rules for the program pushed by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago. “Since the beginning of this...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address Wednesday: “As a new budgeting process begins, it’s important that we reflect on the challenges that residents across Chicago and...