SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is calling for a new focus on the generational effects of slavery that still impact people today by introducing legislation that calls for slavery disclosure and economic redress among corporations and institutions. 

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reinforcing her commitment to removing greenhouse gases, building flexibility to climate change, and increasing agricultural productivity and incomes, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will once again serve as chair of the House Agriculture & Conservation Committee, a role that she has held since 2019.

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is working to improve access to culturally appropriate and respectful haircare with new legislation that will train hairdressers to better tend to the needs of people of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

CHICAGO — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker, alongside the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, awarded $5.5 million in Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) to 23 licensed social equity dispensaries as part of the ongoing Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program.

CHICAGO IL.— State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is celebrating the signing of her bill to increase access to fresh foods in underserved areas. provide grants to businesses that function as local parts of Illinois’ food distribution network.