Black Caucus Celebrates the Signing of Equity-Driven Education and Workforce Development Law

Mar 8, 2021 | Ammons, Harper

CHICAGO — Members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) celebrated the signing of a new law to help combat racial inequities in education, provide better pathways to success for students and strengthen the state’s workforce. “For too long, Black students...

Black Caucus Chair Harper Issues Statement on Election of Emanuel “Chris” Welch as Illinois House Speaker

Jan 13, 2021 | Harper

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...

Harper Passes Major Reforms to Address Systemic Racism through Economic Access, Equity and Opportunity

Jan 13, 2021 | Harper

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...

Rep. Sonya Harper Elected Chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus

Dec 10, 2020 | Harper

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...

Harper Backs Budget Plan to Fight COVID-19, Prioritize Essential Community Services

May 24, 2020 | Harper

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...

Harper Highlights New Ability for SNAP Recipients to Purchase Food Online

May 21, 2020 | Harper

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...