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
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 Statement on Decision Striking Down Affirmative Action
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, released this statement following the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court which ended affirmative action in higher education admissions:
Harper Advances Bills Prioritizing Food Access, Critical Services for Underserved Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is taking steps to combat food insecurity, eliminate food deserts, and expand access to critical services in historically disinvested communities with a series of bills now awaiting final approval by the governor.
Harper Passes Bill to Address SNAP Benefit Theft
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, aimed at addressing the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, is headed to the governor’s desk after unanimously passing both houses of the General Assembly.
Harper Invites Community Members to Greater Englewood Unity Day Celebration
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is inviting community members to participate in the long-running tradition of a cleanup and community celebration in Greater Englewood, to be held May 6 at 10 a.m. at 6138 S. Wood St. in Englewood. The cleanup will last until noon, after which a celebration is planned at Imagine Englewood, 6407 S. Honore St. until 2 p.m.
Illinois Rep. Harper Attends International Conference on Political Renewal
LONDON – Illinois State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, attended the inaugural conference of the Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR) in London, U.K. from April 14-15.
Harper to Hold Press Conference with Black Farmers & Growers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of the inaugural Illinois Black Farmers & Growers Capitol Lobby Day, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is holding a press conference to discuss equity issues in agriculture and healthy food access throughout Illinois. The press conference is to be held Wednesday, April 26 at 11 a.m. in the Illinois State Capitol Blue Room.
Harper To Host Capitol Lobby Day for Black Farmers & Growers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is inviting citizens and stakeholders alike to the first Illinois Black Farmers & Growers Lobby Day, at the Illinois State Capitol, Wednesday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Harper Bills Advance Bold Agenda Focused on Equity, Sustainability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the first half of the 2023 legislative session, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, has successfully passed an ambitious package of bills aimed at improving healthy food access, economic and social equity and environmental sustainability.
Black Caucus Addresses Shooting at Western Illinois University
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Joint Legislative Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the deadly shooting at Western Illinois University over the weekend.
Harper Hails Signing of Paid Leave Law
CHICAGO – Following the signing today of Senate Bill 208, the Paid Leave For All Workers Act, by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is hailing the new measure.