Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr.
5th District
Springfield Office:
290-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-4535
District Office:
5048 S. Indiana
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-4614
Insurance agent and local small business owner; former executive director, Kappa Leadership Institute Chicago; member, Board of Quad Communities Development Corporation, Urban League Metro Board; former adjunct professor, Harold Washington College; B.A., Clark Atlanta University; M.B.A., National Lewis University; resident of Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood.
Robinson Backs Fair Tax Amendment to Provide Relief to Middle Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, issued the following statement the Fair Tax amendment:
Robinson Passes Measure to Expand Access to Preventative Care for Minors
CHICAGO, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, aimed at curbing sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents through better access to preventive healthcare, was signed into law on Wednesday.
Robinson Backs Measure to Prevent Health Insurance Rate Increases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help ensure access to affordable health care for Illinois residents, state Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to prevent excessive health insurance rate increases.
Robinson to Host Coffee & Conversation on May 3rd
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, is hosting Coffee & Conversation meetings to talk with constituents about his legislative agenda and issues facing the state of Illinois. The meetings will be held on Friday, May 3 at 3rd Coast Café, located at 1260 N. Dearborn St. from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and at Sip & Savor Rosenwald, located 78 E. 47th St. from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Robinson Backs Measure to Benefit College Student Mental Health
CHICAGO – To help provide better mental health resources for college students, state Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to require public colleges to develop support systems for students experiencing mental health issues.
Robinson Backs Measure to Invest in Renewable Energy
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, is supporting an initiative to create the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) to combat climate change and create more jobs in Illinois.
Robinson Backs Elected School Board in Chicago
CHICAGO – Following his commitment to strengthen local schools, state Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, voted this week to make the Chicago School Board an elected body.
Robinson Backs Measure to Make History Curriculum More Inclusive
CHICAGO – Earlier this week, state Rep. Lamont Robinson, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that would require public schools to include the contributions of the LGBT community in their history curriculum.
Robinson to Advocate for Local Priorities Through Committee Assignments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, will advocate for local priorities by serving on the following committees during the new legislative session: Appropriations – Public Safety, Financial Institutions, Insurance, Personnel and Pensions and Prescription Drug Affordability.
New State Rep. Lamont Robinson to Focus on Fair Taxes, Good Jobs in First Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lamont Robinson, D-Chicago, took the oath of office and was sworn in as the state representative of the 5th District on Wednesday, pledging to speak up for local residents and push for local economic development, a fairer tax system and safe streets.