Rep. Ann Williams
Assistant Majority Leader
(D-Chicago)
11th District
Springfield Office:
263-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-2458
(217) 557-7214 FAX
1726 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 880-9082
(773) 880-9083 FAX
Bills & Committees
Attorney; received a B.A. in Journalism from University of Iowa and a J.D. from Drake University; former Assistant Attorney General and Legislative Director for Attorney General Lisa Madigan; chair of the Illinois Green (Environmental) Caucus; lives in Chicago’s West Lakeview neighborhood. Please visit www.repannwilliams.com for updates on district events, legislative issues and to sign up for an e-newsletter.
Williams-Backed Resolutions Push for Affordability, Condemns Lawlessness in Washington
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, is speaking out about the illegal and corrupt actions committed by the Trump Administration, passing official condemnations of Trump’s reckless tariffs and misguided foreign policy, drastic cuts to child care and familial life lines, and the deadly immigration force employed by US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that has killed close to 50 individuals, including U.S. citizens.
House Dobbs Working Group Members Stand with Attorney General’s Commitment to the LGBTQ+ Community and Gender Affirming Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued a statement clarifying that President Trump’s chaotic and confusing executive order restricting access to lawful health care for transgender youth and young adults has no impact on access in Illinois and reinforcing his and thirteen other Attorneys Generals’ commitment to fight efforts to interfere with access to life saving health care in our state. The House Dobbs Working Group is grateful to AG Raoul and his partners in 13 states for recognizing the importance of reinforcing our commitment to protecting the LGBTQ+ community from the hateful attacks coming from the administration.
Williams Passes ‘Equitable and Responsible’ Elected School Board Plan
SPRINGFIELD Ill. – State Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, released the following statement Thursday, celebrating the passage of legislation implementing an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools after years of negotiations and advocate input
Rep. Ann Williams Selected as NCEL State Lead for Illinois
CHICAGO – State Representative Ann Williams, D-Chicago, has been named the 2023-2024 Illinois State Lead for the National Conference of Environmental Legislators. In this role, Williams will serve as Illinois’ liaison to the leading national organization of state legislators focused on environmental issues, clean energy policy and growing the green economy.
Williams Named Chair of Energy & Environment Committee
CHICAGO, IL – State Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, will continue her work to protect our environment, address the climate crisis, spur renewable energy development and create green jobs as she begins another term as Chair of the House Energy and Environment Committee.
Williams Applauds Historic Signing of Nation-Leading Climate Legislation into Law
Today, I was honored to participate in the bill signing of the long-awaited clean energy package, a comprehensive nation-leading climate bill that will put Illinois communities and consumers first.
Rep. Williams-sponsored Marriage Certificate Modernization Act Signed into Law
CHICAGO, IL – Joined alongside fellow lawmakers, advocates, and Gov. Pritzker last week, state Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, recognized the passage of two progressive, LGBTQ-centered bills establishing the Marriage Certificate Modernization Act, which have been signed into law.
Madigan, House Democrats Lead Effort to Enact Major Anti-Harassment Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A major package of stronger protections against sexual harassment and state ethics reforms championed by Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats is now law.
Williams Leads Charge to End Pay Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –To reduce the gender wage gap, state Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to address the pay discrepancies between men and women in Illinois. “Obviously, we should have equal pay for equal work,” Williams said. “It’s 2017 - the...
Ann Williams (D-Chicago) Appointed Chair of the House Tourism, Hospitality & Craft Industries Committee
CHICAGO, IL – State Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, announced today that she will serve as chair of the Illinois House of Representatives’ Tourism, Hospitality & Craft Industries Committee. “I’m looking forward to this exciting opportunity to work with a bipartisan...