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
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 Becomes Joint Chair of Legislative Black Caucus
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus elected state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, to become the next Joint Chairwoman.
New Illinois Task Force Formed to Remove Barriers to Employment & Entrepreneurship
Task force will explore ways to reduce occupational licensing burdens on low- and middle-income workers
Ammons Statement on the Memorial Service for late State Sen. Scott Bennett
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement regarding the memorial service for Senator Scott Bennett:
Ammons Tests Positive for COVID
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, tested positive for COVID-19 via an at-home, rapid test Sunday, with her positivity confirmed via PCR test today.
Ammons Responds to the Passing of State Sen. Bennett
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement in response to the tragic news of the passing of Sen. Scott Bennett:
Ammons Responds to SAFE-T Act Vote
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, passed House Bill 1095 which amended certain provisions of the SAFE-T Act, continuing the fight for criminal justice reform:
Ammons in partnership with Ameren Illinois distributes LED light bulbs to households as part of ‘Light Up the Cities Initiative’
Champaign, Ill. – State Representative Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, set aside large quantities of “energy efficient light bulbs” as part of the ‘Light Up the Cities Initiative’, which helps households transition to energy-efficient LED bulbs.
Institutional Inequalities in Licensing Removed with Ammons-Backed Legislation
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D–Urbana, passed a new law that highlights institutional barriers to occupational licensing and employment for low-income communities.
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:
Ammons Celebrates Fighting Illini’s Monumental Men’s Basketball Season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After an incredible season earning them a Big Ten championship title, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, invited the University of Illinois’ Men’s Basketball team to the Statehouse to celebrate their performance this year.