Harper Fights for Reducing Financial Burden on Low-Income Families

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is advocating for measures that would provide working families with financial relief with the aim to reduce crime and improve the economic climate of low-income communities. “Many people resort to crime because...

Harper Pushes for Restored Access to Child Care Assistance Program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to give more working families access to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which was severely cut by Gov. Rauner in 2015. “CCAP helps many families with their children’s needs and...

Harper Calls on Governor to Focus on Fair and Balanced Budget

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement on Gov. Rauner’s State of the State Address: “I was sent to Springfield to fight for the people in my district, not focus on dismantling workers’ rights and their benefits. As a...

Harper Invites Residents to Energy Efficiency Forum

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is partnering with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to host an Energy Efficiency Forum to highlight ways to save on energy costs and be more energy efficient. The event will take place Saturday,...