CHICAGO – As part of her efforts to draw attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting the availability of free breast cancer screenings for Illinois women. “Early detection and treatment of breast cancer is critical...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting the upcoming application period for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps eligible working families pay for utility services. “Even though we’ve just entered fall, Chicagoans...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago will advocate for a community-oriented, progressive approach to reducing gun violence as part of the House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force. “Families in my district know the devastating realities of gun...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting National Expungement Week by drawing attention to opportunities for local citizens to expunge arrest records under Illinois’ new law legalizing the adult-use of cannabis. “An arrest record or conviction can...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, chair of the Illinois House Agriculture & Conservation Committee, recently visited Southern Illinois as part of a multiday agricultural tour.“Illinois is an agricultural leader, not only for the United States, but for...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure to expand preventative health care access for minors from state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is now law in Illinois.“One of my most important priorities as a legislator is to make sure young people have the tools they need to live safe...