Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
8th District
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239-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5962
(217) 557-4502 FAX
District Office:
5500 W Madison Ave.
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 750-0866
Bills & Committees
Biography
B.S., Loyola University Chicago. Former Chicago Public Schools teacher, still certified. Licensed real estate broker and insurance agent. Chair of House Democratic Task Force to Increase State Government Business Opportunities for Minority-Owned Enterprises and Small Businesses. Chair of Firearm Public Awareness Task Force. Co-founder of West Side Heroin Task Force. 2018 Nelson Mandela Award for Justice Honoree from Westside Health Authority, in recognition of tireless service and outstanding contributions in fostering peace and fighting for justice on the West Side of Chicago. Representative since 2007
Ford Measure to Repeal Punishing Anti-Borrower Student Loan Rules Passes the House
SPRINGFIELD – To help protect student loan borrowers amid rising uncertainty and a rapidly increasing cost of living, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is moving forward with a measure that eliminates punitive rules for state employees who default on their student loans.
Ford Reacts to Restart of Services at West Suburban Medical Center, Urges Proper Procedures to Protect Patients
State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday as West Suburban Medical Center unexpectedly began resuming some outpatient services:
Ford Backs Supreme Court Decision Overturning Trump’s Tariffs
CHICAGO – In response to news that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled many of Trump’s tariffs illegal, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
Ford Looks to Work Ahead Following Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address, Urges Support from the Federal Government
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, outlined his vision for our state’s budget after Wednesday’s State of the State address in the following statement:
Ford Pushes for Measure that Defends Affordable Health Care in Illinois, Lowers Prescription Drug Prices
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, joined health care workers, advocates and community leaders to highlight the urgent need to protect the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, which helps ensure affordable access to prescription drugs for working families across Illinois.
Ford Condemns Trump Administration’s Abuses and Affordability Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is speaking out against the illegal actions undertaken by the Trump administration, passing official condemnations of some of its most egregious policy decisions, including drastic cuts to child care and family lifelines, failure to reinstate healthcare subsidies to prevent millions of Americans’ healthcare costs from skyrocketing, and a deadly immigration enforcement campaign that has killed nearly 50 individuals, including U.S. citizens.
Ford Honors Joseph Caldwell Sr., Trailblazing South Side Tailor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, led passage of a House Resolution this week honoring the impactful life of South Side icon Joseph Caldwell Sr., a trailblazing tailor and
leading Black business owner.
Rep. Ford Calls for Increased Funding for Homeless Housing Services Amid Threats from Trump Administration
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is expressing grave concern over the Trump Administration’s recent actions that could lead to the criminalization of homeless individuals and those struggling with substance use disorders.
Ford Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day, Calls for Further Action to Save Lives
CHICAGO – With Aug. 31 marking International Overdose Awareness Day, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is remembering those we have lost and calling for further action on all levels of government to support those in need and save lives.
Press Conference Friday: Ford, Congressman Davis to Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day and Join Families in Remembrance Before
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, and Congressman Danny K. Davis will stand with family members of those lost to overdoses this Friday to share stories of remembrance, as well as deliver a message of hope as we look to strengthen support for those in need.