Rep. Marcus Evans
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268-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8272
(217) 782-2404 FAX
District Office:
8500 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 783-8492
(773) 783-8625 FAX
Biography
Born and resides in Chicago; Graduate, Chicago Public Schools, Morgan Park High School; B.S., Business Administration, Chicago State University; Former Chicago City Council Deputy Chief of Staff (8th Ward); Speaker and Advocate for Cancer Awareness and Health Care Equity (Cancer Survivor); licensed real estate appraiser; Illinois High School Association Sports Officia

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Upon the historic confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released the following statement:

Black Caucus Health Care Reform Measure Signed into Law, Marking Fourth Pillar of Agenda to Address Systemic Racism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) is celebrating the signing of the Illinois Health Care and Human Service Reform Act, a historic measure to address the systemic racial inequalities within the state’s health care system, into law by Gov....

Welch Announces Appointments to House Democratic Leadership Team
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced the members of his House Democratic leadership team Thursday, including state Reps. Jehan Gordon-Booth, Robyn Gabel, Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., and Jay Hoffman.

Response to the Governor’s Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today in the House Chambers State Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D – Chicago) joined his colleagues as Governor JB Pritzker delivered his 2020 budget address inside the House Chambers. In response to the robust message Evans issued the following remarks:

Governor’s State of the State Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State Address, state Rep. Marcus C. Evans Jr., D-Chicago, released the following statement:

Rep. Evans Delivers in Springfield
This legislative session, state Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, fought for a Fair Tax, new jobs in our community and reforms to an outdated criminal justice system.

Evans Statement on Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marcus C. Evans Jr, D-Chicago, issued the following statement following Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Budget address:

Evans Ushers in a Renewed Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, issued the following statement calling for a fresh start for Illinois and for a vast investment in the state’s infrastructure after being sworn in as state Representative of the 33rd District for the 101st General Assembly:

Evans Pushes for Criminal Justice Reform and Progressive Revenue Solutions During Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –During the recently adjourned legislative session state Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, fought for progressive revenue reforms, criminal justice and gun control reforms, and a balanced budget that protects critical services.

Evans Responds to Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner’s annual budget address: