Rep. Jawaharial Williams
(D-Chicago)
10th District
Springfield Office:
256-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8077
(217) 524-0448 FAX
District Office:
2532 W. Warren Blvd., Suite A
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 265-1019
Biography
Born March 13, 1975; Northeastern Illinois University, B.A.; member, Laborers’ International Union of North America and Plumbers Local 130 UA; former president of the Young Democrats of Illinois; community volunteer. Representative since 2019.
Black Caucus Addresses Shooting at Western Illinois University
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Joint Legislative Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the deadly shooting at Western Illinois University over the weekend.
Williams Introduces Proposal to Combat Opioid Overdoses
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.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols
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:
Williams to Lead Prescription Drug Affordability Committee
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.
Williams Responds to Shooting of Unarmed 13-Year-Old
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:
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Upon the historic confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released the following statement:
Black Caucus Health Care Reform Measure Signed into Law, Marking Fourth Pillar of Agenda to Address Systemic Racism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) is celebrating the signing of the Illinois Health Care and Human Service Reform Act, a historic measure to address the systemic racial inequalities within the state’s health care system, into law by Gov....