Jun 30, 2023 | Ammons, Buckner, Canty, Collins, Davis, du Buclet, Evans, Flowers, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Harper, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, Williams, J
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus issued this statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking efforts to expand equity and opportunity in college admissions: “Our radical Supreme Court’s tragic decision to sever equitable...
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...
Feb 6, 2023 | Williams, J
CHICAGO — State Rep. Jawaharial “Omar” Williams, D-Chicago, recently introduced a bill to require music venues to provide opioid antagonists and trained staff to prevent overdose deaths and improve public health and safety. “The opioid epidemic continues to ravage all...
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...
Jan 24, 2023 | Williams, J
CHICAGO — State Rep. Jawaharial “Omar” Williams, D-Chicago, will continue to advocate for greater access to affordable prescription drugs as chair of the Prescription Drug Affordability committee. “Prescription drugs are a medical necessity for hundreds of thousands...
May 19, 2022 | Williams, J
CHICAGO — Upon learning about the reported shooting of an unarmed 13-year-old by Chicago Police Wednesday night, state Rep. Jawaharial “Omar” Williams, D-Chicago, issued the following statement: “I am deeply concerned about the shooting of an unarmed 13-year-old by...