Rep. Carol Ammons
(D-Urbana)
103rd District
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Springfield Office:
243-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 558-1009
District Office:
300 S. Broadway
Suite 154A
Urbana, IL 61820
(217) 531-1660
(217) 666-7521 FAX
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Biography
State Representative Carol Ammons is serving her fourth term representing the 103rd District. Rep. Ammons is a career activist fighting for equality and justice. She is the first African-American woman elected to the 103rd District and is now the voice and advocate of her constituents in Champaign-Urbana. While in office, Representative Ammons has dedicated her time and energy toward helping her district and the state through public service.
Bridging the gap between grassroots activism and elected office, Rep Ammons is an experienced, independent Democrat who is effectively working for the citizens of Champaign-Urbana. She has a combined fifteen years of service in elected office, at the county, city, and state levels. Carol serves as Chairperson of the House Democratic Conference making her part of the Speaker’s leadership team. Additionally, Leader Ammons sits on the committee for Higher Education, Counties & Townships, Appropriations-Higher Education, Energy & Environment, Ethics & Elections, and the Committee for Economic Opportunity & Equity.
Leader Ammons remains a crucial policymaker within the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus has served as both secretary and treasurer, she previously served as Vice-Chair of the Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus, is the Co-Chair of the Illinois House Progressive Caucus, and is a member of the Asian American Caucus. Leader Ammons also sat on the Illinois State Supreme Court Commission for Pretrial Practice Reform and the subsequent implementation task force. Carol was awarded the 2019 National Shining Star Award from the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (N.O.B.E.L), she has a 100% rating with the Illinois Environmental Council, and lastly, Carol Ammons is both an EDGAR fellow (Institute of Government & Public Affairs, University of Illinois) and a BILLD fellow (The Council of State Governments, Midwestern Office).
As an activist turned lawmaker, Leader Ammons is laser-focused on cultivating the crucial relationship between community organizers and the state legislature. She knows that in order to achieve equality, lawmakers and activists must align their goals, policies, and actions.
Ammons-Backed Affordability Bill Cracking Down on ‘Junk Fees’ Passes House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices.
Ammons Supports Bill Strengthening Dementia Training for Home Care Workers
State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, has passed legislation aimed at improving care for individuals living with dementia. The bill requires all service workers and affiliates of the Department of Human Services (DHS) to complete dementia training at the beginning of their employment.
Ammons-Backed Bill Improving Consumer Savings Passes the House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As the prices of everyday essentials continue to rise across the country, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is working to provide some immediate relief to Illinois customers by passing a new measure to ensure the price people see is the price people pay.
Ammons-Backed Bill Passes, Empowering Young Voters, Inspired by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, helped pass a bill encouraging and expanding access to youth civic engagement by requiring high schools to provide voter registration opportunities and information, inspired by the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
Ammons-Backed Bill Declaring July 25 as Emmett Till Day Passes House
State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, supported legislation that would designate every July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois, honoring the life of a boy who was brutally murdered and became central to the Civil Rights Movement.
Ammons Hunger-Free Campus Bill Advances to House Floor
Continuing her support for higher education and student livelihood, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, introduced legislation allocating $1 million to the
Hunger-Free Campus Grant Fund. The fund distributes grants to public university systems who meet requirements to be designated as a hunger-free campus.
Ammons Honors Life and Legacy of Civil Rights Activist Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In light of the passing of Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr. earlier this month, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, has introduced a resolution honoring his life and impact on the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.
Ammons Mourns the Loss of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Civil rights icon and longtime role model of state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr. passed away on Tuesday. Ammons spoke on the House Floor regarding the loss of a trailblazer, and releases the following statement:
Ammons Congratulates Parkland on $3.5 Million for Dental Facility and Program Expansion
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, released the following statement highlighting the approval of U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request, investing $3.5 million into Parkland College’s dental program.
Ammons Celebrates Three Champaign-Based Businesses Receiving Almost $250k from Innovation Voucher Program
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, congratulates three Champaign-based small businesses on being selected for the third slate of Innovation Voucher Program funding, which will allow the businesses to expand their research capabilities.