Rep. Sonya Harper
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 Advances Budget that Protects Essential Services Without New Working-Class Taxes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, supported a state budget this spring that preserves critical services families rely on while making targeted investments in healthcare, housing, public safety, and youth programs—all without raising taxes on working families.
Harper Wins Adoption of Resolutions Supporting Maternal Health Equity and Safer Communitie
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, won adoption of two resolutions in the House recognizing Black Maternal Health Week and Gun Violence Awareness Day, highlighting the need to address critical public health challenges impacting vulnerable communities across Illinois.
Harper Advances Resolution Calling for Safer, More Transparent Airline Seating Standards
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, advanced a resolution in the House calling for improved passenger seating standards and greater transparency in airline practices to better reflect the needs of modern travelers.
Harper Adopts Resolutions Strengthening Urban-Rural Partnerships and Honoring Black Farmers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, won adoption of two resolutions in the House that strengthen connections between urban and rural communities and recognize the important contributions of Black farmers across the state.
Harper Adopts Resolutions Strengthening Urban-Rural Partnerships and Honoring Black Farmers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, won adoption of two resolutions in the House that strengthen connections between urban and rural communities and recognize the important contributions of Black farmers across the state.
Harper Calls for Greater Equity, Reform at Statewide Town Hall
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the gathering of operators, advocates, farmers, regulators, and community members for a timely discussion titled “The State of Cannabis, Hemp & Equity in Illinois: Progress, Challenges & What Comes Next,” which examined the current state of Illinois’ cannabis and hemp industries and the ongoing effort to fulfill the state’s equity commitments, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, emphasized that while progress has been made, work remains to ensure equity and opportunity stay at the forefront of the industry’s future.
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.
