SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, aimed at addressing the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, is headed to the governor’s desk after unanimously passing both houses of the General Assembly. “That...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is inviting community members to participate in the long-running tradition of a cleanup and community celebration in Greater Englewood, to be held May 6 at 10 a.m. at 6138 S. Wood St. in Englewood. The cleanup will last...
LONDON – Illinois State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, attended the inaugural conference of the Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR) in London, U.K. from April 14-15. There, she made contacts with lawmakers from several nations—including the U.K., South...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of the inaugural Illinois Black Farmers & Growers Capitol Lobby Day, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is holding a press conference to discuss equity issues in agriculture and healthy food access throughout Illinois. The press...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is inviting citizens and stakeholders alike to the first Illinois Black Farmers & Growers Lobby Day, at the Illinois State Capitol, Wednesday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Agriculture is Illinois’...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the first half of the 2023 legislative session, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, has successfully passed an ambitious package of bills aimed at improving healthy food access, economic and social equity and environmental...