Rep. Sonya Harper

(D-Chicago)
6th District
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

104th General Assembly
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

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 Advances Budget that Protects Essential Services Without New Working-Class Taxes

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.