Rep. Rick Ryan
(D-Evergreen Park)
36th District
Springfield Office:
632 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0515
District Office:
5144 W. 95th St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-0571
(708) 425-0642 FAX
Bills & Committees
Biography
Born and raised in Oak Lawn; Rick is married to Maureen, a lifelong resident of Evergreen park, and together they raised three sons. Rick and Maureen come from union families, Rick’s father being a member of Operating Engineers Local 150 and Maureen’s father being a member of Plumbers Local 130; both Rick and Maureen worked earlier in their careers as union concrete laborers. Graduate from DePaul University; Graduate from John Marshall Law School in 1992; Rick has been an attorney for over thirty years and served as an officer of the Southwest Bar Association. Former president of the Evergreen Park Baseball League; Former president, Evergreen Park Booster Club; head coach of a youth state championship baseball team.
Ryan Reflects on Session Work to Address Affordability Crisis and Expand Community Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—As spring session adjourns in Springfield, state Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, reflects on his efforts to address the affordability crisis in Illinois and support families and communities with programs for public safety, healthcare, and education.
Ryan Supports Bill Assisting Investigators in Missing Persons Cases, Legislation Passes Both Chambers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Rick Ryan is helping law enforcement close cases and keep communities safe by ensuring that vital identifying information of a missing person is promptly shared across police agencies.
Ryan, ‘The Bear’ Actor to Hold Press Conference Highlighting State Sandwich Bill
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill.— State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, will join FX’s The Bear actor Corey Hendrix on Wednesday, May 20, at 12:45 p.m. in the parking lot between the Capitol and Howlett Building to celebrate the ongoing work designating the Italian Beef sandwich as the official state sandwich of Illinois, including the passage of House Bill 4669 and House Resolution 910.
Ryan Seeks to Remove Burdensome Language Requirement for High School Students
State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is seeking to remove the two-year foreign language requirement Illinois high school students must complete to receive a high school diploma.
Ryan Bill Aims to Expand Public Defender Assistance in Illinois Courts
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill.—State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is expanding legal assistance for Illinois drivers charged with driving under the influence (DUI) with a new measure that will allow public defenders to represent DUI clients in both criminal cases and civil hearings.
Ryan Passes Bill in the House to Improve Consumer Savings
As the prices of everyday essentials continue to rise across the country, state Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is working to provide some immediate relief to Illinois customers by passing a new measure to ensure the price people see is the price people pay.
Ryan Bill Expands Reduced Fee Services for Seniors and Illinoisans with Disabilities
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill.— State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is sponsoring a bill to expand assistance for Illinois seniors and residents who have a disability by lowering the income eligibility threshold for certain state services at reduced fees.
Ryan-Backed Affordability Bill Cracking Down on ‘Junk Fees’ Moves to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices.
Ryan-backed Bill Would Help Local Governments Purchase Police Squad Cars
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— To help police do their jobs safely and effectively with updated equipment, state Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is supporting legislation to create a revolving loan program to help local governments purchase squad cars.
Ryan Statement on Budget Preparation for More Affordable Illinois Following Budget Address
Following the budget address delivered by Governor Pritzker on Wednesday, state Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen, is prepared to begin the long process of securing an affordable budget that will lower the cost of living for Illinois families and improve safety in the community. He released the following statement: