Oct 16, 2017 | Harper
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is fighting to keep the Wood Street Community Garden open for residents to access healthy foods and local jobs. “The Wood Street Community Garden has given local families access to nutritious foods and provided children...
Oct 6, 2017 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new law that will protect people from having their personal property unfairly seized by law enforcement during pullovers and security checks. “Many residents in my community have lost trust...
Oct 4, 2017 | Harper
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently toured Englewood’s Whole Foods Market to highlight the importance of increasing access to healthy foods for low-income communities. “It is heart-warming to work with community partners to encourage people to shop...
Sep 22, 2017 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, cracking down on bullying in schools and offering resources to young victims is now law. “Bullying needs to be stopped in all of Illinois’ schools, and our schools should be equipped with...
Sep 13, 2017 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed a new law that equips school bathrooms with free menstruation products, such as pads and tampons, for female students. “Young women should not be forced to pay for products that they need every month to...
Sep 13, 2017 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, expands access to fresh and healthy foods for low-income residents. “Many people throughout my district and across Illinois do not have good access to healthy and nutritious foods, which...