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 Pledges to Fight for COVID Relief, Equity and Justice in New Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, took the oath of office Wednesday for a new legislative session, pledging to fight for more COVID-19 relief for families and local businesses, to protect critical programs that help lift families out of poverty, and to continue working to provide equality and justice under the law for all Illinoisans.
Buckner Highlights Enrollment Period for Health Care Coverage
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is reminding local residents the sign-up period for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is now open in Illinois.
Buckner Highlights Free Flu Shots
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is highlighting an upcoming opportunity for free flu shots for community members.
Buckner Highlights Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CHICAGO – For Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, state Rep. Kam. Buckner, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to resources available for survivors of domestic violence.
Buckner Encourages Screening, Highlights Free Exams for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CHICAGO – For Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, state Rep. Kam. Buckner, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to the importance of mammograms and the availability of free breast cancer screenings for women through the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP).
Buckner Highlights Utility Assistance Programs
CHICAGO – As economic obstacles still face many families and residents, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is highlighting utility relief programs made available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buckner Draws Attention to Rental Assistance Grants
CHICAGO – With the application period now open, State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is highlighting the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA).
Buckner Highlights Assistance for Small Businesses Disrupted by Civil Unrest
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is highlighting small business assistance available for businesses that suffered damage during civil unrest that occurred in response to the killing of George Floyd.
Buckner Promotes Contracting Workshops for Local Businesses
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is highlighting contracting workshops for local businesses that wish to provide goods and services for Chicago’s city government.
Buckner Highlights Extended, Reformed Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to the recent extension of the deadline for small businesses to apply for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).