Dec 27, 2017 | Harper
CHICAGO – Victims of hate crimes will now be able to seek greater financial compensation from their assailants thanks to a new law sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, which takes effect Jan. 1. “With the divisive rhetoric coming from Donald Trump and his...
Dec 27, 2017 | Harper
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting the Silver Search statewide missing person coordination system, which will grant Illinois law enforcement the ability to return loved ones with dementia to their families. “There are five million Americans...
Dec 21, 2017 | Harper
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is partnering with retired state police officer Larry Lindenman to offer local women a Self-Defense Seminar to learn self-defense techniques on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Sherman Park, located at 5440...
Dec 20, 2017 | Harper
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago is highlighting a new measure that will address Illinois’ substitute teacher shortages by waiving a licensing fee, allowing more people interested in teaching to follow their passion. “While school closings have rocked the...
Dec 15, 2017 | Harper
CHICAGO – Following the announcement from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to close four high schools in the city’s South Side, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is demanding that more resources and attention be paid to black communities who have been needlessly...
Dec 14, 2017 | Harper
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is seeking input from residents on new legislative ideas for the upcoming legislative session this January. “As I work to make my district a better place for everyone, it is important to me that I receive community...