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...