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:
3141 W. Jefferson Street
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.
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:
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.