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
Bills & Committees
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.
Friday: Ammons Hosts Emergency SNAP Briefing with Faraci
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – In response to the Trump administration threatening SNAP benefits for more than 360,000 Illinoisans, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is hosting an emergency briefing this Friday with state Sen. Paul Faraci, D-Champaign, for residents to learn more about the federal cuts taking effect in November.
Ammons Celebrates Local Grant Expanding Pedestrian Path to University
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Working to improve campus accessibility for college students and local residents, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is highlighting more than $1.6 million in funding for the city of Urbana to expand its local pedestrian network, fully connecting the city to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Ammons Celebrates New Funding for EV Charging Stations
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Working to improve accessible charging services for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in her communities, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is celebrating recent funding for Champaign County which was chosen as one of 25 projects that will provide up to $24 million for EV construction across the state.
THURSDAY: Ammons, Faraci Invite Residents to Discuss Cost Hikes, Service Cuts in Local Town Hall
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Inviting residents from the Champaign-Urbana communities to share their thoughts on rising energy costs, social services cuts, and other issues, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D- Urbana, will host a town hall in collaboration with state Sen. Paul Faraci on Thursday, September 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Champaign.
Ammons, Faraci to Discuss Cost Hikes, Service Cuts in Local Town Hall
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Inviting residents from the Champaign-Urbana communities to share their thoughts on rising energy costs, social services cuts, and other issues, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D- Urbana, will host a town hall in collaboration with state Sen. Paul Faraci on Thursday, September 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Champaign.
Ammons-Backed Bill Improving Police Hiring Standards Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Law enforcement agencies will be better equipped to vet potential officers and make independent, merit-based employment decisions under a new law backed by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, improving police hiring practices following the recent killing of an innocent woman in the Springfield area by an officer with a serious record of misconduct.
Ammons Bill Protecting Local Drinking Water Passes Both Chambers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working toward conserving local drinking water for Central Illinoisans, state Rep. and House Energy & Environment Committee Chair Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, has successfully passed a bicameral measure protecting critical sources of drinking water like the Mahomet Aquifer from underground pollution.
Ammons Secures $2.4M in Local Funds, Bringing Fresh Groceries to Champaign-Urbana
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Ensuring local residents have access to fresh, healthy food in their neighborhoods, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, secured over 2 million dollars in grant money to construct a new grocery store in Northwest Urbana, as part of the Illinois Groceries Initiative New Stores in Food Deserts Program Ammons voted for last Spring.
Ammons Responds to DHS Secretary Noem’s Press Conference
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, released the following statement in response to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Springfield press conference Wednesday morning:
Ammons Advances Educational, Professional Opportunity for Returning Citizens
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Easing obstacles returning citizens face after being released from state facilities, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, successfully passed measures out of the House restoring educational and professional opportunities for the current and formerly...