Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II
25th District
Springfield Office:
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8121
District Office:
1303 E 53rd St.
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 363-8870
Small business owner; plaintiff’s attorney practicing personal injury and civil rights law; former assistant to Mayor Richard M. Daley; former member Chicago Commission on Human Relations; member, DePaul USA Board of Trustees, Voices for Illinois Children and Big Shoulders Fund Chairman’s Advisory Council; Economic Club of Chicago; B.S., Iowa State University; J.D., University of Iowa College of Law; proud father of one daughter.
Tarver Calling for Community Engagement on Environmental Issue Facing City, Creates Lakefront Erosion Task Force
CHICAGO – Hoping to create positive change within the community, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, has created a task force to combat lakefront erosion, and is inviting community members to join him, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, and Alderman Greg Mitchell to combat the issue.
Tarver Event to Provide Information about Fair Housing Protections for Residents
CHICAGO – Community members will learn about fair housing protections and other items related to safe, affordable housing at a fair housing town hall hosted by state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the South Side YMCA, located at S. Stony Island Ave. in Chicago. Tarver will be joined by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago and presenters from the Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Department of Human Rights to help residents understand their rights.
Tarver Working to Provide Educational Services with Financial Literacy Town Hall
CHICAGO – Local community members will learn essential skills about financial management at state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II’s Financial Literacy Town Hall on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Co:Lab 7100, located at 7100 S. South Shore Dr. in Chicago. Tarver is partnering with state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s Division of Banking to educate residents about how to save and spend within the banking system.
Tarver Named to Property Tax Relief Task Force
CHICAGO – State Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, will join a bipartisan Property Tax Relief Task Force aimed at delivering recommendations to provide real property tax relief for homeowners under legislation signed Friday.
Tarver Discusses Fair Tax, Cannabis Legalization Following Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After the final day of session, state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, discussed the accomplishments from his first legislative session as state Representative and the work he looks forward to next year.
Tarver Sponsors Initiative to Provide Justice for Victims of Child Abuse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As reports of child deaths at the hands of their parents continue to flood the news in Illinois, state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, is taking steps to ensure that people who intentionally deprive and endanger their children are brought to justice.
Initiative To Improve Conditions In Juvenile Detention Backed By Tarver, Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the rate of first-time admittance to Department of Juvenile Justice facilities continues to decrease, state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, is working to implement best practices to help youth in detention centers successfully reintegrate into the community after they’ve served their sentences.
Tarver Responds to Pritzker Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – After Governor JB Pritzker presented his first annual budget address to the General Assembly, state Rep. Curtis Tarver II, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
Tarver Inaugurated to First Term in Illinois House of Representatives
SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, took the oath of office and became the 25th District’s new representative in the Illinois House for the 101st General Assembly.