Rep. Kathleen Willis
(D-Addison)
77th District
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.
Latino Caucus Looks to Continue Lifting Up Illinois Families, Crack Down on Corruption
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement on behalf of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State Address:
Willis Pledges to Work with Governor, Legislative Leaders Following Annual State of State Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his State of the State address on Wednesday:
Latino Caucus Calls on Congress to Stand for Refugees, Reject Funding of Trump Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement calling on Congress to reject a budget that allocates funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Migrant “Protection” Protocols (MPP), a federal program that endangers the lives of individuals seeking asylum:
Willis Highlights Tuition-Free Programs at Triton College
RIVER GROVE, Ill. – Fighting to provide better educational opportunities for local students, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, is highlighting tuition-free programs that students can apply to for at Triton College.
Willis Honored By Addison Trail High School
ADDISON, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, received the Addison Trail High School Tradition of Excellence Award today. The Tradition of Excellence award is the highest honor presented by Addison Trail to its graduates. Initiated in 1999, this annual award recognizes Addison Trail alumni’s outstanding achievements in professional fields such as medicine, engineering, science, education, art, music and law.
Willis Sponsors Proposal to Cap Insulin Prices
NORTHLAKE, Ill. – Fighting to make health care more affordable and accessible, state Rep. Kathy Wills, D-Northlake, is backing new legislation aiming to lower the high costs of insulin, a necessary medication that helps diabetes patients fight back against the condition.
Willis Tours Downstate Farm through Adopt-A-Legislator Program
VERGENNES, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, visited a Southern Illinois farm to discuss the importance of agriculture statewide as part of the Illinois Farm Bureau’s Adopt-A-Legislator program.
Willis Named Member of New Firearm Safety Team
NORTHLAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, will continue her efforts to crack down on illegal gun sales and keep communities safe from senseless violence as a member of the newly established House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force.
Willis, Harmon Partner for Free Community Shred Day
NORTHLAKE, Ill. – Helping community residents responsibly dispose of outdated and sensitive personal information, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, and state Sen. Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, will be offering residents a free shred day event on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Willis’ office at 112 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake.
Willis-Backed Legislation Bans Smoking in Cars when Children are Present
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law supported by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, bans smoking in cars when children are present.