Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
Latinx Caucus Whip
(D-Chicago)
23rd District
Springfield Office:
240-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-7752
District Office:
3203 W. 26th St.
Chicago, IL 60623
(708) 295-9159
Biography:
Gonzalez was born and raised in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood on the Southwest Side and attended Chicago Public Schools, including John Spry Community School and Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy, both in Little Village, as well as Whitney Young Magnet High School. Gonzalez, was a member of Congressman J. Garcia’s in-district constituent services staff, focusing on immigration, social security, veterans’ affairs, criminal justice and education. Gonzalez is the son of immigrants from Monterrey, Mexico. His father is an operating engineer and a member of IUOE Local 399 and his mother is a former member of SEIU Local 73. A graduate of Harvard University, BA – Government.
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus to Host Press Conference Denouncing Proposed Naturalization Fee Increases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus will host a press conference responding to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ proposed rule change that would increase naturalization fees.
Rep. Gonzalez Supports Day Laborers with New Bill
CHICAGO – On Monday morning, state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr., D-Chicago, joined workers’ rights organizations at Hearthside Foods in Bolingbrook to demand accountability from corporations who use day and temporary staffing agencies after a whistleblower living in the 23rd House District was fired for exposing child labor and unsafe working conditions.
Gonzalez Servirá Cómo Presidente Del Comité De Equidad Y Oportunidad Económica
CHICAGO – Rep. Estatal Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, trabajará para ayudar a familias de bajos ingresos y comunidades marginalizadas a nivel local y en todo de Illinois cómo el Presidente del Comité de Equidad y Oportunidad Económica.
Gonzalez to Serve as Chair of Economic Opportunity and Equity Committee
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, will work to lift up low-income and minority families locally and across Illinois as chairperson of the Economic Opportunity and Equity Committee.
El Caucus Legislativo Latino Declaró el Nuevo Equipo de Liderazgo
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – El Caucus Legislativo Latino de Illinois eligió su equipo de liderazgo para la 103a Asamblea Legislativa.
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Announces New Leadership Team
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus recently elected their leadership team for the 103rd General Assembly.
Rep. Gonzalez Inaugurated, Pushes for Critical Legislation
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, was sworn in Thursday, continuing his service to the 23rd District.
Rep. Gonzalez Member of Edgar Fellows 10th Class
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, was selected by the Edgar Fellows Program to be a member of its 10th class of Illinois changemakers. Industry pioneers, state and local representatives and community leaders joined Gonzalez at University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs in Champaign, IL to discuss the ways to solve some of Illinois’ toughest problems.
Rep. Gonzalez Hosts Back to School Fair in Brighton Park
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, wants to get his community ready for the upcoming school year through a Back to School Fair on Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thomas Kelly High School in Brighton Park.
Rep. Gonzalez will Host Back to School Fair
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, is getting his community ready for the new school year with a Back to School Fair on Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy in Little Village. Gonzalez will be joined by state Sen. Celina Villanueva, state Rep. Theresa Mah and Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya.