Rep. Kathleen Willis
Springfield Office:
269-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-3374
(217) 524-0448 FAX
112 N. Wolf Rd.
Northlake, IL 60164
(708) 562-6970
(708) 562-6974 FAX
Full-time legislator; B.A., Human Services Administration, Elmhurst College; master’s degree, Library and Information Services, University of Illinois; former coordinator of access services, Elmhurst College Library; former member, Addison Elementary District 4 school board; resides in Addison; married, has four children.

Garcia, Welch, Willis Urge Governor Pritzker to Reopen Westlake Hospital
MELROSE PARK, Ill. – Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García, D-IL-04, State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Westchester, and state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, released the following statement seeking the expeditious consideration from Governor Pritzker to reopen Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park.

Latino Caucus: We Will Get Through This Together | Caucus Latino: Superaremos Esto Juntos
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement amid Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “stay at home” order, urging local families to contact their constituent service offices via phone or email in order to continue connecting them to resources, as well as to follow the recommendations of medical experts.

Willis Encourages Workers Displaced by COVID-19 to Seek Government Assistance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the COVID-19 outbreak which is forcing small businesses, restaurants, bars and other establishments to temporarily close their doors to the public, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, is highlighting resources available to help businesses and workers secure assistance.

Latino Caucus Highlights Economic Assistance for Families | Caucus Latino Pone Énfasis en Asistencia Económica para Familias
CHICAGO – Amid the announcement of a national emergency by the president and restaurant and bar on-site consumption closures by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus, is highlighting unemployment benefits and other economic assistance available to working families:

Latino Caucus Responds to Illegitimate Lawsuit Attempting to Erode Civil Rights of Immigrants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to the illegitimate lawsuit by four county sheriffs who are defending the extrajudicial detention of immigrants that allows some of these interests to benefit from lucrative contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):

Willis Encourages Participation, Highlights Employment Opportunities with 2020 U.S. Census
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, is encouraging residents and jobseekers to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census.

Latino Caucus Condemns Racist GOP Rhetoric
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to the Republican attempts to misrepresent legislation preventing the extrajudicial detention of immigrants:

Latino Caucus Responds to Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address:

Willis to Work with Pritzker, Legislative Leaders to Move Illinois Forward following Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, issued the following statement detailing her commitment to putting Illinois’ families first after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s second annual budget address:

Willis Talks Property Tax Relief Task Force, Anti-Vaping Efforts, Offers Congratulations to Sen. Pres. Don Harmon
NORTHLAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, is highlighting efforts of the Property Tax Relief Task Force, measures to combat vaping among youth, and the election of state Sen. Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, as Senate President.