Black Caucus Addresses Shooting at Western Illinois University

Mar 29, 2023 | Ammons, Canty, Collins, Davis, Evans, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Harper, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Robinson, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, West, Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Joint Legislative Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the deadly shooting at Western Illinois University over the weekend.  “Our hearts and support go out to the grieving family of the individual lost to gun...

Rep. Thaddeus Jones to Serve on Insurance, Judicial, Labor and Prescription Drug House Committees

Feb 2, 2023 | Jones

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, will continue his commitment to supporting victims during insurance disputes, creating fairer judicial practices and expanding access to the prescription drugs people count on as a member of key House...

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols

Jan 30, 2023 | Ammons, Collins, Davis, Flowers, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Robinson, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, West, Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to the release of police body camera footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis officers, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) released the following statement: “The release of police body camera...

Rep. Thaddeus Jones Encourages Those Eligible to Apply for Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Sep 9, 2022 | Jones

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, invites those studying for and working in the early childhood education industry to apply for aid money for the upcoming 2022-23 school year through the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity...

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Apr 7, 2022 | Ammons, Buckner, Collins, Davis, Evans, Flowers, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Greenwood, Harper, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, West, Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Upon the historic confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released the following statement: “Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is one of the most impressive, qualified and fair-minded Supreme...

Jones Fights for Affordable Health Care and Telehealth, Gun Safety, Economic Recovery

May 31, 2021 | Jones

CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, issued this statement following the conclusion of the General Assembly’s 2021 spring session: “As we continue to grapple with the short and long-term effects of the pandemic, we focused on protecting...