Rep. Justin Slaughter
(D-Chicago)
27th District
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Springfield Office:
249-E 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 Demands Equitable Funding to Address HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the Black Community
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – To address the HIV and AIDS epidemic that disproportionately affects the Black community with greater support for Black-led frontline organizations, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is calling on our state and federal governments to increase funding levels for programs in Illinois this upcoming Black HIV/AIDS Advocacy Day.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to the release of police body camera footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis officers, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) released the following statement:
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:
Slaughter Encourages Community Organizations to Apply for R3 Grant
CHICAGO – To help address the issues communities face from the failed War on Drugs and decades of disinvestment, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging local community organizations to apply for state grants under the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) grant program.
Slaughter Encourages Renters and Property Owners to Apply for Rental Assistance
CHICAGO – To ensure that Illinois families can afford to stay in their rental properties during the upcoming months amidst the pandemic, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging local families and individuals to apply for the latest round of rental assistance from the state.
Slaughter Encourages Local Holiday Shoppers to Review 2021 Safe Shopping Guide
CHICAGO – To help protect children this holiday season, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging local holiday shoppers, parents and guardians to consult Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s annual Safe Shopping Guide.
Slaughter Encourages Local Holiday Shoppers to Review 2021 Safe Shopping Guide
CHICAGO – To help protect children this holiday season, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging local holiday shoppers, parents and guardians to consult Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s annual Safe Shopping Guide.
Slaughter Partners with Local Elected Officials for Turkey Giveaway
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, partnered with Alderman Howard Brookins Jr., Cook Community Commissioner Stanley Moore, Walmart and Rehoboth Apostolic Worship Center for the Annual 21st Ward Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway.
Slaughter Encourages Local Residents to Follow IDPH COVID-19 Mitigation Guidance during the Holiday Season
CHICAGO – To help prevent a surge in COVID-19 cases during the upcoming holiday season, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is reminding local residents to follow the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) most recent guidelines on how to safely celebrate this holiday amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Introduces Critical Reforms to Illinois’ Juvenile Justice System
CHICAGO – To ensure that youth offenders are treated fairly and are rehabilitated during their incarceration, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently championed legislation that will overhaul Illinois’ treatment of youth offenders.