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Harper Pushes Measure to Require Greater Accountability on Currency Exchanges, Works to Lower Fees on Consumers

May 16, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Currency exchange customers could see lower fees under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago. “Many people rely on currency exchanges for the basic and necessary service of cashing checks,” said Harper. “Unfortunately, the...

Harper, Durbin Tour Urban Agriculture Sites and Discuss Ways to Reduce Gun Violence in Chicago

May 11, 2018 | Harper

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, recently showed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin various urban farms, which healthy food for local residents, and the two also discussed ways to reduce gun crimes and address trauma in Chicago. “I am grateful that our senator took...

Harper and Flowers Fight to Increase Access to Fresh Foods in Disadvantaged Areas

May 11, 2018 | Flowers, Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With many urban areas in the State of Illinois containing vast food deserts and a lack of nutritional resources, state Rep. Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, is co-sponsoring a measure that will make it easier for small farmers and community...

Harper CPS Measure That Helps Avoid South Side School Closures Passes House

May 10, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to prevent future school closures on the South Side without proper warning, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D–Chicago, helped pass a measure that mandates Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to provide more notice and information on the status of...

Harper, King Offer Shred-A-Thon to Local Residents

May 3, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Over the weekend, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, partnered with Ald. Sophia King to offer residents a chance to destroy outdated and sensitive documents at their Shred-A-Thon event. “Everyone is vulnerable to falling victim to identity...

Harper Pushes for Greater Access to Healthy Food Across Illinois

Apr 30, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help combat the lack of access to healthy foods in the South Side of Chicago, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D–Chicago, passed legislation to extend the state’s Healthy Local Food Incentives Program. “The severity of limited healthy food options is a...

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