Rep. Mark L. Walker
(D-Arlington Heights)
53rd District
Springfield Office:
200-8S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-3739
District Office:
171 West Wing St.
Suite 202
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 749-1137
Full-time legislator; Vietnam veteran and Bronze Star recipient; former financial industry executive, entrepreneur, and management consultant; advocate and volunteer for veterans and the homeless; former member of the Arlington Heights Parks Foundation Board; earned B.A. and M.A. from Brown University; married with one adult son.
Walker Backs Responsible State Budget, Emphasizes Importance of Supporting Small Business
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement Tuesday at the conclusion of the General Assembly’s spring session:
Walker Highlights Need for State Budget to Focus on Recovery
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address:
Walker’s Office to Host Virtual Office Hours
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Looking to address issues and concerns of area residents by expanding opportunities for conversation, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is announcing new virtual office hours scheduled to begin later this month.
Walker Encourages Child Care Providers to Apply for Child Care Restoration Grants Next Week
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State child care restoration grant applications will be available the week of July 20-24, and state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is highlighting the program and webinars available for providers to learn about the $270 million relief plan.
New Walker-Backed Law to Provide for Increased Civics Instruction in Schools
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Students will receive at least one semester of civics instruction between 6th and 8th grade under a new law supported by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights.
Walker Reminds Residents of Upcoming July 15 Tax Filing Deadline
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to complete their state and federal tax filings in advance of the July 15 deadline, which was initially pushed pack from its usual date in April due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Walker Draws Attention to Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, Encourages Residents to Provide Nominations
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is calling on residents to consider nominating an older friend or family member for the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, which recognizes the achievements and contributions of individuals age 65 and above.
Walker Encourages Businesses to Check Out New Grant Programs
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is highlighting two new business grants available through the Department of Commerce and Opportunity (DCEO) designed to help businesses handle the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and property damage from recent civil unrest.
Walker Celebrates Juneteenth, Calls on Residents to Reflect on Ways to Combat Racism
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – This Friday, Juneteenth, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, and state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to take personal steps to fight racism and unjust behavior.
Walker Encourages Job Seekers and Employers to Check Out Get Hired Illinois
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is highlighting Get Hired Illinois, an online state resource that seeks to connect employers looking for workers and workers looking for jobs.