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 Helps Pass Budget Delivering Relief for Families Across the 9th District
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, helped pass a balanced state budget that delivers relief for families, lowers everyday costs, and protects critical services that residents across the 9th District rely on.
Morris Concludes Legislative Session Focused on Closing Gaps in Health Care Access and Worker Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the conclusion of the spring legislative session, state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is proud to spotlight a comprehensive suite of measures she supported this year, aimed at enhancing protections for homeowners, improving educational access, creating jobs, supporting business owners, accessing equitable healthcare, improving violence prevention initiatives and mitigating pollution across Illinois.
Morris Advances Budget Centered on Stability, Care, and Economic Relief for Vulnerable Illinois Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, supported a state budget this spring that prioritizes targeted investments in housing stability, health care access, violence prevention, and youth services while maintaining fiscal responsibility and avoiding new taxes on Illinois residents.
Morris Bill to Improve Protections for Rideshare and App-Based Drivers Sent to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, has successfully moved legislation to the governor’s desk aimed at strengthening protections for rideshare and app-based transportation workers.
Morris Bill to Improve Menopause Care, Education, and Workplace Support Sent to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to the governor’s desk that improves access to healthcare, expands education, and clarifies workplace protections for individuals experiencing menopause.
Morris Bill Protecting Patients from Medical Debt Sent to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to the governor’s desk that would protect Illinois patients from losing their homes because of unpaid medical debt.
Rep. Ford, Rep. Morris, Ald. Rodriguez-Sanchez, Coalition of Public Health and Community Leaders Support Overdose Prevention Site in Illinois
CHICAGO – On Monday, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, convened a press conference at Rush University Medical Center to highlight new research on overdose prevention sites (centers) and encourage the establishment of an overdose prevention site on the city’s West Side.
Morris Sends Key Legislation to Senate to Expand Healthcare Access, Strengthen Oversight, and Invest in Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, has passed several key pieces of legislation out of the House, sending measures to the Senate that aim to strengthen communities, improve public health, and expand protections for residents across Illinois.
Morris Bill to Improve Menopause Care, Education, and Workplace Support Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to improve access to healthcare, expand education, and bring greater clarity to workplace protections for individuals experiencing menopause, state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, successfully advanced legislation out of the House, praising its passage as a meaningful step toward addressing a long-overlooked area of women’s health.
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.