Rep. Yolonda Morris
(D-Chicago)
9th District
Springfield Office:
288-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8116
4325 W Roosevelt Rd
Suite 162
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 565-4005
A Certified Nurse Assistant of 26 years. A proud former member of SEIU, where I dedicated my time and energy as a Union Organizer. A champion of the “Fight for 15”, Safe Staffing and Child Care for All. “Building stronger and more united communities is not a task for one, but a collective effort. Together, we are unstoppable!”
Morris-Backed Measure Secures Wigs and Other Prostheses for Cancer Survivors
SPRINGFIELD, ILL –State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is improving treatment for cancer patients in Illinois by requiring health insurance providers in the state to cover the cost of at least one prosthesis or artificial hair device each year.
Morris Passes Measure to Streamline State Department Technology Acquisition and Standards
SPRINGFIELD, ILL –State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation that will modernize technology procurement and accessibility matters by shifting their oversight from individual agencies to the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT).
Morris Passes Measure Protecting Local Health Care Facilities and Safety Net Resources
SPRINGFIELD, ILL –State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is increasing the scrutiny applied to the sale or discontinuation of services at county-operated nursing homes to ensure low-income and at-risk populations’ access to care.
Morris Fights for Access to Open Information and Books in Illinois’ Correctional Institutions
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is defending the freedom to read with her first bill ensuring incarcerated individuals are not unfairly denied access to books.