Rep. Kambium Buckner
Speaker Pro-Tempore and Co-Budgeteer
(D-Chicago)
26th District
Springfield Office:
229-E 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.
Rep. Buckner Holding Press Conference on Measure to Crack Down on Cold Cases
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, will be holding a press conference covering his measure: the Homicide Victims’ Families Rights Act, which allows family members of cold case victims to seek new investigations, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 9 a.m., at the TURN Center, 4444 South Evans Avenue in Chicago.
Buckner Bill to Bolster Chicago Economy with Business Improvement Districts
CHICAGO— State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is spearheading a measure to support growing businesses by creating “Business Improvement Districts,” or “BIDs.” BIDs would raise more revenue than existing economic development tools, while allowing affected businesses to have more control of how the money is spent.
Buckner Applauds $95M for Statewide Passenger Rail
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is announcing the release of $95 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to expand Illinois’ passenger rail system, including major renovations for Chicago’s Union Station.
Buckner Introduces Collegiate Student-Athletes Bill of Rights and Improved Hazing Protection Measures
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, continues to lead the charge for student athletes’ rights in Illinois, as today he introduced two measures: the Student Athletes Bill of Rights and first-of-its-kind anti-hazing legislation.
Buckner Asks Commuter Transit Authorities to Expand Public Transit Access
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is reaching out to leaders of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) and Metra Metropolitan Rail as well as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Regional Transportation Authority to expand access to public transit in the greater Chicago area.
Rep. Buckner Calls for Investigation following CTA Train Crash
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement calling for a National Transportation Safety Board investigation after a serious train crash on the CTA yellow line Thursday morning, which so far has left 23 people hospitalized-three in critical condition.
Rep. Buckner Calls for Investigation following CTA Train Crash
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement calling for a National Transportation Safety Board investigation after a serious train crash on the CTA yellow line Thursday morning, which so far has left 23 people hospitalized-three in critical condition.
Rep. Buckner Celebrates Illinois’ 9th Credit Rating Upgrade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is applauding another step in rebuilding Illinois’ fiscal house as Illinois’ latest budget has earned the state its ninth credit rating upgrade in two years.
Rep. Buckner Responds to 7th Circuit Court Decision to Uphold Assault Weapons Ban
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to uphold Illinois’ assault weapons ban passed earlier this year:
Buckner Announces Construction of Clean Energy Contractor Job Hub
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, announced the release of funds for the launch of 13 clean energy contractor job creation hubs to be built across Illinois, with Chicago hubs set to begin operations soon.