Rep. Jaime Andrade
(D-Chicago)
40th District
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Springfield Office:
238-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8117
District Office:
4007 Sacramento Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 267-2880
(773) 267-2840 FAX
Bills & Committees
Biography
Jaime Andrade serves as state representative for Illinois’ 40th House District. Born Oct. 7, 1972 in Chicago; graduate, St. Andrew’s Grade School and Gordon Technical High School; B.S.B. in Accountancy from DePaul University, Driehaus College of Business (cum laude); post-graduate studies at DePaul University; founding board member, Cardinal Bernardin Early Childhood Center; has worked with the North River Commission, Rincon Family Services’ Avondale Coalition, and Albany Park Neighborhood Council; former member, Active Citizens Team/Neighborhood On Watch and Keep Chicago Renting Coalition; married, has two children.
Andrade Highlights Success of Medical Debt Relief Program, Erases More Than $400 Million Debt in First Year
The Medical Debt Relief Program, made possible by this year’s budget and supported by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt for working-class Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar.
Andrade Passes ‘Clean Slate’ Bill, Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, delivered transformational “clean slate” justice reforms, bringing together reformers, law enforcement, and business leaders to expand opportunity for employment, housing, and education by creating an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records.
Andrade Pushes Back on Trump’s ICE Raids
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is pushing back on the inhumane “Operation Midway Blitz” by backing legislation to prevent certain federal immigration
operations in designated areas including hospitals, daycares, courthouses and college campuses.
Andrade Backs Legislation Improving Local Public Transit
CHICAGO, Ill. – Continuing his steadfast fight for public transit reform and responsible development, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, passes legislation to make trains and buses safer and more reliable and ensure transit is optimized for riders.
Andrade Responds to Rayito de Sol Immigration Raid
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, responds to the raid and detainment of a daycare employee by federal immigration officials at the Rayito de Sol Immersion Early Learning Center Wednesday morning, releasing the following statement:
Andrade Condemns Border Patrol Misconduct in Old Irving Park Community
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, Jr., D-Chicago, condemns the Border Patrol raid in Old Irving Park on October 25. Conversely, Andrade thanks community members for jumping into action, lauding the community's response and use of non-violent tactics to protect neighbors attending a Halloween celebration at the time of the incident.
Andrade Highlights Money-Saving Rebate Available, Expanded to More Illinois Drivers
CHICAGO – Continuing his commitment to saving taxpayers’ dollars, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is letting his community know about an expanded electric vehicle rebate program available through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) beginning Oct. 28.
Andrade Cracks Down on Illegal, Stolen Vehicle Dealers in Newly Passed Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, worked to strengthen protections for consumers that unwittingly buy vehicles with removed or altered vehicle identification numbers (VIN), continuing his commitment to comprehensive carjacking and vehicular crime measures.
Andrade Passes Bipartisan Measure Addressing Pedestrian Fatalities on IL Roadways
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, joined his fellow legislators in passing a measure to expand the ability of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to create infrastructure improvements that prevent future crashes and pedestrian fatalities on Illinois roadways.
Andrade Pushes for Greater Road Safety Measures, Advancing Three Bills to the House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, advanced three key pieces of legislation out of House committees to improve roadway safety, crack down on high-speed motor vehicles and protect highway construction workers. Andrade's bills now move to the...