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
Bills & Committees
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 Advances Bill to Expand Access to Life-Saving Heart Screenings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is celebrating a key step forward in advancing preventive health care after her legislation to expand access to life-saving heart screenings passed out of committee.
Morris to Introduce Legislation Expanding Access to Life-Saving Heart Screenings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, will host a press conference on Wednesday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Illinois State Capitol Blue Room and virtually at blueroomstream.com to introduce legislation aimed at expanding access to life-saving heart screenings and strengthening preventive care across Illinois.
Morris Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Reinforcing Commitment to Support Illinois Families
Following today’s Governor’s budget address, State Representative Yolonda Morris released the following statement, emphasizing a commitment to fiscal responsibility, protecting vital programs, and ensuring that Illinois families receive the support they need:
Morris Introduces Bill to Strengthen Employee Protections and Accountability in Department of Human Services
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris (D-Chicago) is introducing legislation to boost accountability in the Department of Human Services and enhance protections for employees against abuse.
Morris Introduces Bill to Expand Heart Disease Screenings for Residents
CHICAGO – To strengthen preventive care and protect heart health, state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is introducing legislation to expand access to essential screenings.
Morris Responds After Federal Agents Fatally Shoot Two People in Minnesota
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris issued the following statement after two U.S. Citizens were killed by federal agents in Minnesota:
Morris-Backed Transit Reform Law Aims to Make Buses and Trains Safer, Efficient, and Reliable
CHICAGO – Buses and trains will be safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed under a major transit reform package law passed by state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago.
Morris Backs Transit Package to Make Transportation More Reliable and Accessible
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, supported legislation to make transportation systems across Illinois more accessible and coordinated, a move that will assist riders, improve infrastructure for the community and boost the economy.
Morris Supports Healthcare Bill Expanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
CHICAGO — State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, backed a bill that aims to relieve high mental health services costs by increasing coverage for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment for patients who receive treatment labeled as out-of-network.
Morris Advances Major Initiatives Addressing Cost-of-Living Issues, Reforming Transit, Protecting Due Process
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— Affordable public transit, relief from rising costs, and new protections safeguarding Illinoisans’ due process rights were top priorities for state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, during a highly productive fall session focused on making life easier for working people and seniors.