Rep. Thaddeus Jones
(D-Calumet City)
29th District
Visit Rep. Thaddeus Jones’ website
Springfield Office:
241-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8087
(217) 558-6433 FAX
District Office:
15525 South Park Ave.
Suite 104
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-7053
(708) 596-7062 FAX
Biography
Graduate of Bloom Trail High School and holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Loyola University; first African-American alderman of Calumet City’s Third Ward; founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Jones Foundation; formerly served as Student Trustee at South Suburban College, member of the Calumet City Library Board; proud father of two sons.
Jones Fights for Affordable Health Care and Telehealth, Gun Safety, Economic Recovery
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, issued this statement following the conclusion of the General Assembly’s 2021 spring session:
Black Caucus Health Care Reform Measure Signed into Law, Marking Fourth Pillar of Agenda to Address Systemic Racism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) is celebrating the signing of the Illinois Health Care and Human Service Reform Act, a historic measure to address the systemic racial inequalities within the state’s health care system, into law by Gov....
Jones Encourages South Cook County Residents to Provide Input on Redistricting
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to the South Cook County area on April 8 at 10 a.m.
Rep. Thaddeus Jones Responds to Budget Address, Advocates Unemployment Reform, Strengthening Public Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, responded to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal on Wednesday, calling for unemployment insurance reform and better health care access:
Jones to Lead Effort for Health Equity as Chair of House Insurance Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, will lead the fight for expanded telehealth and mental health coverage and increased minority leadership in the insurance industry as the new chair of the House Insurance Committee.
Rep. Thaddeus Jones Congratulates Speaker Welch, Applauds Criminal Justice and Housing Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, who began a new term as state representative on Wednesday, released the following statement:
Jones Hosting Health Care Webinar to Focus on Open Enrolment
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, will host a virtual webinar with experts from Get Covered Illinois on Monday, November 9, at 4 p.m. People can watch remotely on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/repjones29 or via Zoom at 312-626-6799.
Jones Calls on ComEd to Reimburse Northern Illinois Residents for Disaster Costs
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, released the following statement calling on electricity provider ComEd to reimburse residents of Northern Illinois who were impacted by recent storms for the costs of damages to their homes and businesses:
Jones Promotes Adult Literacy Grants Awarded for South Suburban Area Adult Education
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is promoting new funding awarded to South Suburban College organizations to bolster adult literacy education and provide critical skills to local workers searching for good-paying employment opportunities.
Jones Works for COVID-19 Resources, Health Care Access, Property Tax Relief
SPRINGIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, released this statement following the adjournment of the special legislative session in which he worked to provide relief for his community from the COVID-19 pandemic: