Rep. Michael Crawford
31st District
251-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-4207
(217) 782-1130 FAX
District Office:
8620 S Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60652
(872) 267-7384
Crawford Bill Expanding Advocate Information for Students with Disabilities Signed into Law
CHICAGO, IL. – Students with unique learning needs will have improved access to the personalized learning strategies that help them succeed under a new law led by state Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, streamlining access to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Crawford Named Legislative Champion with 100% rating on Citizen Action/Illinois’s 2025 Legislative Scorecard
CHICAGO — State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, earned a 100% rating on Citizen Action/Illinois’ Legislative Scorecard for their overall record in the Illinois General Assembly this session. The ratings are based on the key votes for public interest issues in the General Assembly.
Crawford Completes First Session, Passes Budget Prioritizing Fully Funded Public Education, Senior Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, backed the first balanced budget of his first session as state representative, protecting public education and opportunity from Washington chaos.
Crawford Helps Expand Awareness of Advisory for Missing Persons with Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, is working with fellow House colleagues, the Illinois State Police and Department of Human Services (DHS) to expand awareness of the state’s Endangered Missing Person Advisory to people with disabilities, and...
Crawford Measure Studying Effects of COVID-19 on Chronic Absenteeism Heads to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, passed a measure out of the House Education Policy Committee on Wednesday to help educators and policymakers better address the causes of chronic absenteeism among k-12 students. The measure now heads to the House Floor for consideration.
Crawford Passes Measure Improving Ability for Parents to Advocate for Foster Children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, passed legislation on Thursday to create a bill of rights for birth parents seeking to reunite with their children. "The foster care system has its share of challenges, but with this legislation to empower birth...
Crawford Bill Cracking Down on Predatory Telemarketing and Scammers Passes House Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, is working to protect older adults and working families from scams by passing new legislation out of the House to combat companies who solicit seniors and families with nuisance and often fraudulent automated...
Crawford Bill Expanding Advocate Information for Families of Students with Disabilities Passes House Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of the House Floor on Monday, to expand requirements for school districts to notify families of students with disabilities of advocates experienced in Individualized Education Programs...
Crawford Discusses Legislative Priorities, Commitment to Local Families in District Town Hall
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, will join State Sen. Willie Preston at his town hall to discuss his legislative priorities and how he's fighting for his community in Springfield on Sat., Mar. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at Greater Grand Crossing...
Crawford Bill Clarifies Rights, Services Available to Parents of Students with Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, passed legislation unanimously out of the Education Policy committee that makes parents of students with disabilities aware of their ability to have advocates present at Individual Educational Program (IEP) meetings. This legislation provides additional information that will allow families to best participate in the development of their child’s IEP, fulfilling a promise that he made to constituents.