Rep. Thaddeus Jones
(D-Calumet City)
29th District
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Springfield Office:
523-C 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, Harris and RALI Combat Opioid Crisis through Drug Use Warning Event
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is co-hosting a hands-on educational tour of an exhibit showcased by Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative of Illinois (RALI-IL) with state Sen. Napoleon Harris. The event is on Monday, Sept. 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Monee Village Hall, located at 5130 W. Court St., Monee.
Jones-Backed Legislation Protects Seniors from Accidental Tax Hike
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Helping build a better Illinois and stronger middle class, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is highlighting a new law that simplifies the application process for Cook County seniors seeking the Senior Homestead Exemption.
Jones-Backed Legislation Ensuring Fair Pay for Teachers Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is helping combat Illinois’ teacher shortage by ensuring that educators in communities across the state are paid fairly for their important work.
Jones-Backed Legislation Cracking Down on Violence at Places of Worship Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is combatting religiously-motivated hate crimes by enacting a new law strengthening punishments for criminals who target people in places of worship.
Jones Applauds Passage of Critical Property Tax Relief Measures, Highlights Other Relief Efforts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is applauding the enactment of vital property tax relief efforts to help homeowners save money and a new task force to offer solutions to lower taxes.
Jones-Supported Legislation Expanding Teen Mental Health Treatment Resources Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to combat mental health problems with a new law requiring the Department of Human Services (DHS) to coordinate delivery of mental health resources for troubled teens.
Jones Bill Combatting Gun Violence Signed By Gov. Pritzker
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to a tragic shooting on an expressway in February, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, passed legislation to prevent gun violence from threatening drivers on highways.
Jones’ Bill Cracking Down on Targeted Ballot Initiatives Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is highlighting a new law that seeks to protect public servants from targeted ballot initiatives and secure term limits for current officials.
Jones Cracks Down on Human Trafficking, Boosts Law Enforcement Training Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, made progress battling human trafficking by passing legislation boosting training programs for law enforcement and hotel workers to identify the crime and implementing tougher penalties on businesses profiting from it.
Jones Secures Funding for Local Infrastructure Development, Park District and Playground Improvements
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A number of road repairs, park developments and new playground equipment will be funded under a major infrastructure improvement bill passed by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, who worked hard to ensure his communities got the funding they deserved.