Rep. Justin Slaughter
27th District
266-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0010
(217) 782-1795 FAX
1234 W. 95th St.
Chicago 60643
773-445-9700
B.A. in political science, University of Chicago; Master’s of Public Policy and Administration, Northwestern University; member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and served on the executive board of his local chapter’s foundation. A native Chicagoan, Slaughter grew up on the South Side in the Washington Heights community where he currently still resides
Slaughter’s Historic Criminal Justice Reform Package Signed into Law by Governor
CHICAGO – A historic package of criminal justice reforms spearheaded by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is now law as Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the legislation today, making Illinois a leader in the effort to root out systemic racism and ensure justice and equality for all residents.
Slaughter Passes Groundbreaking Criminal Justice Reform Package to Address Systemic Racism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A package of landmark criminal justice and policing reforms led by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, have been approved by the House and Senate, making Illinois a leader in the effort to root out systemic racism and ensure justice and equality for all residents.
Slaughter Highlights Attorney General’s 2020 Safe Shopping Guide Ahead of Winter Holidays
CHICAGO – As the holiday season approaches, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging parents and all those shopping for gifts for children this year to review the Illinois Attorney General’s annual Safe Shopping Guide.
Slaughter Encourages Families to Adhere to CDC and IDPH Guidance on Thanksgiving Celebrations
CHICAGO – To help families safely celebrate Thanksgiving this year, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidance encouraging families this year...
Slaughter to Host Webinar with Get Covered Illinois to Promote Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period
CHICAGO – To help local residents who are looking to enroll in health care coverage during the current open enrollment period for the Illinois health insurance marketplace, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is hosting a Get Covered Illinois webinar on Monday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m.
Slaughter, Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry Host Thanksgiving Food Drive for Local Families
CHICAGO – As the holiday season approaches, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with the Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry to host a Thanksgiving food drive for local families facing food insecurity.
Slaughter Highlights Resources for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19, Civil Unrest
CHICAGO – To help protect the economic livelihood of communities across the state, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting the second round funding for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Business Interruption Grant Program (BIG), which will help provide much-needed relief to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent civil unrest.
Slaughter Named Lifetime Environmental Champion by Illinois Environmental Council
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, was recently designated a Lifetime Environmental Champion by the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) for his commitment to supporting environmental protection legislation in the Illinois General Assembly.
Slaughter Responds to Jefferson County Grand Jury Decision, Demands Justice for Breonna Taylor
CHICAGO – In response to a Jefferson County grand jury’s decision to indict just one of the officers involved with the murder of Breonna Taylor with three felony counts of wanton endangerment for shooting into adjacent apartments, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
Slaughter Supports the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ Black Agenda
CHICAGO – To help Black communities across Illinois overcome the effects of systemic racism, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, joined the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) to announce a policy agenda that supports and uplifts Black families.