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 Plan to Study Food Deserts and Increase Food Accessibility Passes Both Chambers
State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is fighting to expand access to fresh, nutritious food in vulnerable communities by passing a bill that encourages innovative approaches to addressing food deserts.
Harper-Supported Transit Package Aims to Boost Reliability and Access in Public Transit
State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, supported legislation to strengthen public transit across Illinois and Chicago, ultimately creating jobs, supporting riders, and driving economic growth.
Harper Backs Efforts to Reduce Home Energy Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed comprehensive legislation to ease rising energy costs for Illinois families and reduce home energy bills both now and in the future.
Harper Responds to Executive Order that Addresses Food Insecurity and Food Access in Illinois
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement as Illinois’ smart and responsible budget tools are delivering $20 million to protect access to food security ahead of Donald Trump’s SNAP cuts:
Harper Responds to halt of SNAP Benefits During Government Shutdown
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits will come to an end Nov. 1 during the ongoing federal government shutdown:
Harper Sponsors Resolution Opposing Trump’s Disregard for Legal Rights Amid ICE and Immigration Protests
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is calling out the Trump administration for violating speech and press rights that have been fundamental to a constitutional and just democracy for over 200 years.
Harper Responds to Lawsuit Accusing Trump Administration of ‘Extreme Brutality’
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement in support of Chicago journalists and protestors filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Harper Earns Term as Vice President of NCSL’s Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment Standing Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will continue supporting a sustainable and equitable future in Illinois and beyond as the Vice-Chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment Standing Committee.
Harper Earns New Term as Vice President of National Organization of Black Women Lawmakers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will continue advocating for meaningful change locally and nationally as the 1st Vice President of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women.
Harper Invites Community to Curl Clinic, Encouraging them to Embrace their Natural Hair
CHICAGO – Continuing her commitment to promoting self-love and pride state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, along with State Senator Mattie Hunter and State Representative Kim DuBuclet, is inviting all women with naturally curly hair to the upcoming Loving Our Natural Hair, Curl Clinic, taking place on Sunday, September 28th.