Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr
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 Delivers $3.5 Million to Rehab Old Joliet Prison
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, led a bipartisan group of legislators in a visit to the Old Joliet Prison, where lawmakers worked with Joliet Historical Museum on plans to enhance the historical site.

Walsh to Host Senior Advocacy, Fraud Prevention Event
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, in partnership with Troy Township and the Office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, is hosting a seminar on advocacy and fraud protection for seniors on Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at Troy Township, 25448 W. Seil Road in Shorewood.

Walsh to Host Military and Veterans Rights Seminar
JOLIET, Ill. – Continuing his support for veterans, active-duty service members and their families, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, in partnership with the Office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, is hosting a presentation on Military and Veterans rights.

Walsh to Host Consumer Rights and Common Scams Presentation
SHOREWOOD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is partnering with Troy Township Supervisor Joseph D. Baltz and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s community outreach team to host a seminar on consumer rights and common scams.

Walsh to Host Identity Theft Prevention Lunch and Learn
JOLIET, Ill. – To help support seniors and prevent identity theft, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is partnering with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office to host a Lunch and Learn event focused on identity theft scams and prevention tips. The event will take place June 13 at 12 p.m. at the Senior Services of Will County Center located at 251 N. Center St. in Joliet.

Walsh to Host Identity Theft Prevention Seminar
SHOREWOOD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is partnering with Troy Township and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to host an educational seminar on identity theft and scam prevention tips. The event will take place May 17 at 6 p.m. at the Troy Township Community Center, 25448 Seil Road, Shorewood.

Walsh to Host Health Care Fraud Seminar
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, in collaboration with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s Office, is hosting an educational event on health care fraud on Monday, May 16 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Services of Will County Center located at 251 N. Center St. in Joliet.

Sen. Connor, Rep. Walsh, Rep. Avelar to Host Drive-Through Shred Event
JOLIET, Ill. – To help protect residents from fraud, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, in partnership with state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and state Sen. John Connor, D-Lockport, is hosting a drive-through shred day event on Friday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sen. Connor’s office, located at 20660 Caton Farm Road, Unit D, Crest Hill 60403.

Walsh Announces Educational Programming Series with Troy Township
SHOREWOOD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to increase community engagement and provide important information to his district, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is partnering with Troy Township Supervisor Joseph Baltz to provide educational programming to area residents.

Walsh to Host News Conference to Announce Rialto Square Theatre Grant
Joliet, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, will host a news conference to announce that the Rialto Square Theatre will receive a $5 million grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.