Rep. Kambium Buckner
26th District
252-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-2023
449 E. 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 924-1755
Vice president of governmental affairs, Outfront Media; former executive director of World Sport Chicago, a youth development nonprofit; former manager of neighborhood and government relations for the Chicago Cubs; former aide to United States Senator Richard J. Durbin and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu; former member, Chicago State University Board of Trustees; board member, South Side YMCA and Getting Grown Collective; member, Economic Club of Chicago; B.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; J.D., DePaul University College of Law.
Buckner Encourages Students to Apply for Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is encouraging incoming and current college students to apply for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) Scholarship, the deadline for which has been extended to June 4 due to COVID-19. The scholarship is meant to provide educational resources and financial opportunities for African-American students throughout Illinois and has successfully awarded over $750,000 in educational support since its inception in 2005.
Buckner Champions Balanced Budget, Secures Funding for Critical Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the completion of a special session to address the state budget and other pressing legislation, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
Buckner Promotes Webinar to Support Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting a new resource webinar provided through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO) to support small businesses negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Buckner Shares Alzheimer’s Resources during COVID-19
CHICAGO – Keeping in mind the unique challenges residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their families are facing, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting additional support resources from the Alzheimer’s Association during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Buckner Advocates for Essential Workers, Promotes Workplace Rights Bureau during COVID-19
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting the state Attorney General’s Workplace Rights Bureau to ensure the safety of essential workers during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Buckner Promotes Conference of Women Legislators Scholarship during COVID-19
State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting the Conference of Women Legislators Scholarship to support non-traditional student women during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Buckner Shares Legal Aid Resources
CHICAGO – With the COVID-19 outbreak impacting every facet of everyday life, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is reminding residents legal aid is available to them during these difficult times.
Buckner Advocates for Essential Workers, Promotes Child Care Assistance During COVID-19
CHICAGO – Supporting essential workers and their families, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting state and federal child care services during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Buckner Supports Survivors of Domestic Violence, Boosts State and National Hotlines amid COVID-19
CHICAGO – To support victims and survivors of domestic violence, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting state and national domestic violence hotlines during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Buckner Boosts New Financial Relief Programs to Support Small Businesses during COVID-19
CHICAGO – In response to the ongoing pandemic, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting the state’s new financial assistance programs to help support small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.