Rep. Will Davis
(D-Hazel Crest)
30th District
Springfield Office:
262-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8197
1912 W. 174th Street
East Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 799-7300
(708) 799-7377 FAX
Biography
Davis was born on July 2, 1968, in Harvey, IL. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1989, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and received his Master of Public Administration Degree at Governors State University in 2009. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and a founding member of the Better Funding for Better Schools Coalition. Davis has been recognized as the “Legislator of the Year” by the Illinois Association of Code Enforcement, the Illinois Primary Healthcare Association and the Illinois Association of Park Districts.
Davis Bill Increasing Transparency in State Procurement Process Signed into Law
HOMEWOOD, Ill. – A new law introduced by state Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, will bring more transparency to the state contracting process and encourage more diverse businesses to compete.
Thursday Virtual Press Conference: ILBC to Discuss IL Supreme Court Ruling on SAFE-T Act
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus will be holding a press conference on Thursday, July 20 at 11 a.m. on Zoom where they will discuss the importance of Tuesday’s constitutionality ruling for the Pre-Trial Fairness Act provision of the SAFE-T Act.
ILBC Responds to Constitutional Ruling on SAFE-T Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) issued the following statement following the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of the Pre-trial Fairness Act provision in the SAFE-T Act.
Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus Issues Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Bar Affirmative Action in College Admissions
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus issued this statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking efforts to expand equity and opportunity in college admissions:
Davis Family Asks for Privacy and Prayers After Medical Emergency and Car Accident
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Tuesday, April 11th, after experiencing a medical emergency, State Representative William “Will” Davis of the 30th District was involved in a minor car accident.
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.
Rep. Davis and Advocates to Hold Press Conference on Making Utility Rates More Affordable, PURR Act
Springfield, Ill. – To bring attention to rising utility rates, state Rep. Will Davis, Homewood, will join Illinois residents and advocacy organizations to promote legislative solutions to improve oversight of utility rates and provide additional protections to ensure affordability.
Davis Measure Takes the Next Step to Build a South Suburban Airport
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, successfully passed out of committee legislation that will require the state to establish the process to find partners in the construction of a new south suburban airport in Peotone.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to the release of police body camera footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis officers, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) released the following statement:
Davis to Prioritize Equity, Opportunity as Chair of Key Education Funding Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, will continue his effort to increase equity in public school funding across the state, as chair of the House Appropriations Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education.