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Harper and Flowers Fight to Increase Access to Fresh Foods in Disadvantaged Areas

May 11, 2018 | Flowers, Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With many urban areas in the State of Illinois containing vast food deserts and a lack of nutritional resources, state Rep. Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, is co-sponsoring a measure that will make it easier for small farmers and community...

Harper CPS Measure That Helps Avoid South Side School Closures Passes House

May 10, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to prevent future school closures on the South Side without proper warning, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D–Chicago, helped pass a measure that mandates Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to provide more notice and information on the status of...

Harper, King Offer Shred-A-Thon to Local Residents

May 3, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Over the weekend, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, partnered with Ald. Sophia King to offer residents a chance to destroy outdated and sensitive documents at their Shred-A-Thon event. “Everyone is vulnerable to falling victim to identity...

Harper Pushes for Greater Access to Healthy Food Across Illinois

Apr 30, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help combat the lack of access to healthy foods in the South Side of Chicago, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D–Chicago, passed legislation to extend the state’s Healthy Local Food Incentives Program. “The severity of limited healthy food options is a...

Harper Urban Agriculture Zones Bill Passes Illinois House

Apr 26, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, that allows for the creation of local urban agricultural zones across communities in Illinois to help residents grow their own produce passed the Illinois House. “Since my time as the...

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