Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
Springfield Office:
521-B Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1117
District Office:
4374 S. Archer
Chicago, IL 60632
773-236-0117
Full-time legislator; former educator and college counselor at CPS; B.S. in urban planning, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; member of the Chicago Teachers Union, member of Local School Council for the Back of the Yards High School; volunteer soccer coach and lifelong resident of the Gage Park neighborhood in Chicago.
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Ortíz Votes to Expand Access to Counseling Resources for First Responder Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, passed on Tuesday an initiative to require health insurance plans for law enforcement and first responders to include coverage for marriage and couple’s counseling.
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Ortíz: My Students Benefit From A Fully-Elected CPS School Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, issued this statement Thursday,
following the passage of legislation to implement a fully-elected school board for Chicago Public
Schools students.
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Ortíz-Backed Legislation Protecting Workers Now Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, continued to put working families first in his legislative priorities, passing two new laws to advance the right to unionize and equal treatment of freelance workers.
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Ortíz Supports More Expression in Graduation Attire
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is expanding opportunities for personal expression in graduation ceremonies and attire through a new bill.
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Ortíz Passes Leave Bill for Victims of Violent Crime
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, opened up workplace leave eligibility to the families of victims of violent crime, giving them time to coordinate end-of-life services, grieve and be with their loved ones.
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Ortíz to Serve on Key Committees Tackling Community Challenges
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, will bring Southwest Side voices to major conversations about job creation, education and environmental justice as a member of several key committees in the new legislative session.
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Ortíz to Bring Community Needs to Upcoming Budget Negotiations
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, issued the following response to the Governor’s State of the State Address, highlighting the need for fully funded services and strong fiscal decision making.
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Latino Caucus Statement on Support for Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona Devastation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus issued the following statement in response to the devastating situation unfolding in Puerto Rico, following the landfall of Hurricane Fiona:
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La Declaración del Caucus Latino del Apoyo para Puerto Rico, Después de la Devastación del Huracán Fiona
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – El Caucus Latino de la Cámara de Illinois publicó la siguiente declaración en respuesta a la situación devastadora en Puerto Rico, después del Huracán Fiona:
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Latino Caucus Statement on Migrant Arrival in Chicago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The following is a statement from the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus regarding the recent arrival of asylum seekers to Chicago from Texas.