Rep. Sonya Harper
6th District
Springfield Office:
274-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5971
District Office:
2015 West 63rd Street
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 925-6580
Bills & Committees
Biography
Executive director, Grow Greater Englewood; president, Sharper PR Communications; B.A., Journalism and Broadcast News, University of Missouri-Columbia; founder, Wood Street Meet and Greet Community Garden; community organizer, Resident Association of Greater Englewood; community representative, Local School Council, Lindblom Math and Science Academy; co-founder and campaign director, Englewood Votes!; former director of outreach, Growing Home Inc.; former news producer, Fox 19, KOMU-TV, KOPN.
Harper Celebrates Successful 4th Annual Black Farmers & Growers Lobby Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, celebrated a successful and impactful 4th Annual Black Farmers & Growers Lobby Day at the Illinois State Capitol, where farmers, advocates, organizers, community leaders, youth activists, and environmental justice organizations from across Illinois and beyond came together to champion equity in agriculture, expand healthy food access, and strengthen local food systems.
Harper Measure Expands Opportunities for Emerging and Underserved Farmers in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is celebrating a major step forward in supporting equitable growth in agriculture after her legislation to create a new grant program for emerging and socially disadvantaged farmers passed the House.
Harper-Backed Measure to Review Barriers Facing Millions of Illinoisans with Criminal Records Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is working to address long-standing barriers faced by previously incarcerated individuals after legislation she co-sponsored to reduce obstacles for people with arrest or conviction records passed the House.
Harper to Lead 4/20 Town Hall on Cannabis Equity in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amid ongoing questions about equity in Illinois’ cannabis industry, state Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago) will host a virtual town hall on April 20, 2026, at 4:20 p.m. to assess progress, address challenges, and discuss the path forward.
Harper Highlights Comprehensive Food System and Agricultural Equity Agenda Ahead of Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ahead of the 4th Annual Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day on Wednesday, May 6, at the Illinois State Capitol Building, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at strengthening Illinois’ food systems, expanding access to farmland, advancing equity in agriculture and cannabis policy, and investing in communities historically excluded from state-supported agricultural opportunities.
Harper Bill to Boost Natural Flood Protection Projects Passes House
State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is celebrating a key step forward in strengthening Illinois’ flood preparedness and environmental resilience after her legislation to support natural flood risk reduction projects passed the House.
Harper Legislation to Increase Health Risk Transparency in Salons and Barbershops Passes House
State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is celebrating a key step forward in improving public health and consumer safety after her legislation to increase transparency about health risks in cosmetology and barbering products passed the House.
Harper Moves Legislation to Make Illinois School Meals Healthier
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, has passed legislation out of committee aimed at improving the quality of food served in Illinois schools.
Harper Moves Legislation to Improve Food Access and Strengthen Hunger Relief Across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, has advanced legislation out of committee designed to strengthen coordination across Illinois’ charitable food network.
Harper Advances Bill to Improve Accessible Transportation in Illinois
State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, has advanced legislation out of committee designed to make transportation safer and more accessible for people with disabilities.