Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr
Downstate Caucus Whip
(D-Joliet)
86th District
Springfield Office:
200-9S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8090
District Office:
121 Springfield Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 730-8600
Born and raised in Elwood, IL; former trustee, Jackson Township; member of the International Machinist and Aerospace Workers Union; member of St. Rose’s Parish in Wilmington; married (wife, Theresa) and proud father of three children.
Walsh Hosts Free Shredding Day in Shorewood
SHOREWOOD, Ill. – To protect Shorewood and its surrounding communities from identity
theft and prevent paper waste, State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, is hosting a free shred day on
Thursday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Shorewood Village Hall.
Illinois House of Representatives Honors World War II Veteran Joseph “Joe” Belman on His 100th Birthday
JOLIET, IL – State Representative Larry Walsh Jr. (D-Elwood) sponsored a resolution adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives (HR0637) on March 13th, 2024, to celebrate and honor World War II veteran Joseph “Joe” Belman of Crest Hill, IL on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
Open House Event at Rep. Walsh’s New District Constituent Services Office
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, is inviting local community members to attend the Thursday, Nov. 30th open house event, between 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM, for his new district office, located at 3141 West Jefferson St. in Joliet.
Rep. Walsh, Local Legislators to Host Veterans Breakfast
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, and other local officials will honor local veterans at Walsh’s annual Veterans Day breakfast, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Stone City VFW, 124 Stone City Drive in Joliet.
Walsh Announces New District Office Location
JOLIET, IL –State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, has opened a new constituent service office at 3141 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.
Walsh Supports United Auto Workers Union Amidst Nationwide Strike
JOLIET, IL –State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, is standing behind the United Auto Workers (UAW) members who have recently expanded their strike efforts to Illinois. The ongoing strikes emphasize the fight for fair wages, better working conditions and a secure future for all union members.
Walsh and Local Elected Officials Host Free Shredding Day in Shorewood
JOLIET, Ill. – To protect Joliet and its surrounding communities from identity theft and prevent paper waste, state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, is partnering with Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Senator Meg Cappel for a free shred day.
Walsh Laments Veto of Senate Bill 76, Sees a Future for Nuclear Power
JOLIET, Ill. – House Public Utilities Committee Chairman Larry Walsh issued the following statement after Gov. Pritzker’s Friday morning veto of Senate Bill 76:
Walsh Announces More than $1 Billion in State Funding for Will County Transportation Projects
JOLIET, Ill. – More than $1 billion in state funding will help rebuild Will County’s roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure under an Illinois Department of Transportation multi-year improvement plan backed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood.
Walsh Delivers Fiscally and Socially Responsible State Budget
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement regarding the state’s new fiscally and socially responsible budget: