Harper Statement on Protect Illinois Communities Act

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the passage early Friday morning of the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA), state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement. “Last night, we made progress in promoting public safety in our state. The bill my...

Harper Announces Lake County Stop on ILBC Listening Tour

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is announcing that an event will take place as part of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) Listening Tour on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the College of Lake County LakeShore Campus, 33...

Harper Statement on Passage of SAFE-T Act Trailer Bill

CHICAGO, Ill. – Following passage of a bill clarifying certain provisions of the 2021 SAFE-T Act to aid officials and courts in their interpretation of it, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is hailing the bill, which sets up the final provisions of the Act to...

Harper Statement on Thompson Center Announcement

CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement hailing the announcement by Gov. JB Pritzker that Google will occupy the Thompson Center. “This announcement is both welcome and exciting, both for the 6th District and Chicago. We...