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-Backed Health Care Reform Measure and Fourth Pillar of Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Signed into Law
SPPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to address disparities in health outcomes in communities of color and create a more equitable health care system was recently signed into law by the governor.
Slaughter Backs Measure to Create Elected Chicago School Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To better ensure the voices of parents are heard in discussions on their children’s education, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that will bring Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in line with other school districts across Illinois and allow for the creation of an elected school board.
Slaughter Backs Measure to Crack Down on Patient Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To protect the rights of patients and ensure that no one is denied treatment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to help addresses implicit bias in medicine.
Black Caucus Health Care Reform Measure Signed into Law, Marking Fourth Pillar of Agenda to Address Systemic Racism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) is celebrating the signing of the Illinois Health Care and Human Service Reform Act, a historic measure to address the systemic racial inequalities within the state’s health care system, into law by Gov....
Slaughter-Backed Legislation to Provide Students with Mental Health Days Passes House
CHICAGO – To help support Illinois students and promote mental health care, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to include mental health days in students’ excused absences.
Slaughter Brings Redistricting Committee to Southern Cook County Area to Hear Local Input
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a virtual public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to the southern Cook County area on Friday, April 8 at 10 a.m.
Slaughter to Partner with Local Elected Officials for Virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Discussion
CHICAGO – As state and local health departments continue to roll out COVID-19 vaccination plans, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with 21st Ward Alderman Howard Brookins, Jr. and Cook County 4th District Commissioner Stanley Moore for a virtual discussion on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and the state’s ongoing response to the pandemic.
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.