Rep. Nicholas K Smith
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Springfield Office:
632 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-6476
113 E. 95th Street
Suite A
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 783-8800
Biography
Attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. Received a Bachelors in Chemistry from CSU. Previously served as the Chicago 9th ward Streets and Sanitation Superintendent, Transportation Committee Leg. Aid, and CSU Community Liaison.

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to the release of police body camera footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis officers, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) released the following statement:

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Upon the historic confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released the following statement:

Smith Demands Action for Underserved Triple Negative Breast Cancer Patients, Passes House Resolution
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nick Smith, D-Chicago, recognized Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Awareness Month on Thursday, emphasizing its imbalanced impact on communities of color and calling for further action to support underserved patient populations.

House Democratic Committee Chairs Emphasize Need for Strong Investment in College Mental Health Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As budget discussions continue and the General Assembly nears adjournment, the chairs for the House Higher Education, Appropriations-Higher Education and Mental Health and Addiction Committees are encouraging their colleagues to support increased...

Smith: A ‘New Day’ in Illinois as Fresh Leadership Passes Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas K. Smith, D-Chicago, issued the following statement upon the General Assembly’s adjournment this week:

Smith Named Chair of Economic Opportunity and Equity Committee
Smith Named Chair of Economic Opportunity and Equity Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, has been named Chairman of the Economic Opportunity and Equity committee for the 102nd Illinois General Assembly by Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch.

Smith Demands Financial Relief for Families in Response to Pritzker’s Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget address on Wednesday:

Smith-Backed Legislation to Allow Students to Briefly Leave School to Vote is Now Law
CHICAGO – High school students will have the opportunity to leave their school in order to vote under a new law passed by state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, and signed into law Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Smith Fights to Rein in Property Taxes through Pension Consolidation
CHICAGO – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, recently voted to consolidate the assets and management of over 650 local police and fire pension systems, a move that will bring property tax relief and increased pension security for first responders.

Smith Highlights Small Business Saturday, Encourages Residents to Shop Local
CHICAGO – With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to support and celebrate small, local community businesses this Saturday in recognition of Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30.