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.
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.
Gonzalez Measure to Plan for Nation’s 250th Anniversary Advances to the House Floor
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, is pushing for a measure to plan a celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of America’s independence and highlighting Illinois’ role in American history. The measure just passed the House State Government Administration committee and is advancing to the House floor for a vote in front of the entire body.
Statement from the Illinois House Latino Caucus on Passage of New Congressional Map
“After a long, public process led by one of our own, Leader Lisa Hernandez, the Illinois House Latino Caucus applauds the historic congressional map passed by both chambers tonight.”
Gonzalez Files Legislation to Revoke School’s Recognition If They Don’t Follow Public Health Requirements
CHICAGO – In an effort to protect students from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, has filed legislation to enforce schools to follow state public health requirements or risk losing their recognition as a school.
Gonzalez Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Highlights Priorities Moving Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, issued the following statement following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday:
Latino Caucus: We Will Not Let Trump Extort Our Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s recent threats that he will withhold COVID-19 related economic relief from states that do not comply with his extreme anti-immigrant agenda:
Latino Caucus Responds to Trump’s Announcement to Suspend Immigration
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s recent announcement that he will suspend immigration into the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic:
Gonzalez Condemns Hilco’s Actions to Demolish Crawford Coal Plant
Chicago – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, issued the following statement condemning the demolition of the Crawford Coal Plant in Little Village:
Latino Caucus: We Will Get Through This Together | Caucus Latino: Superaremos Esto Juntos
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement amid Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “stay at home” order, urging local families to contact their constituent service offices via phone or email in order to continue connecting them to resources, as well as to follow the recommendations of medical experts.
Latino Caucus Highlights Economic Assistance for Families | Caucus Latino Pone Énfasis en Asistencia Económica para Familias
CHICAGO – Amid the announcement of a national emergency by the president and restaurant and bar on-site consumption closures by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus, is highlighting unemployment benefits and other economic assistance available to working families: