Rep. Justin Slaughter
(D-Chicago)
27th District
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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Slaughter Encourages Residents to Obtain Health Insurance Coverage As Open Enrollment Period Begins
CHICAGO – To ensure that residents are able to enroll in a health insurance plan, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging local residents to take note of the upcoming extended open enrollment period which starts on Nov. 1 and ends on Jan. 15, 2022.
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Slaughter-Backed Measure Requires Insurance Companies to Provide Coverage for Mental Health Services
CHICAGO – To improve the mental health and wellbeing of communities across the state, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that will require insurance companies to provide policyholders with coverage for mental health and substance abuse services.