Harper Tours Urban Farm with State Agriculture Director

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently welcomed Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan to Chicago to tour Growing Home, an urban farming organization in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. “Urban agriculture works to provide people...

Harper Hails New Victim-Centered Sexual Assault Reporting Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, praised the enactment of a new law that will provide stronger access to justice and health care services for sexual assault victims.“Victims of heinous and violent crimes such as sexual assault and rape should...

Harper’s Anti-Hunger Bill Signed into Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure to expand options for people experiencing food insecurity spearheaded by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently became law in Illinois. “Far too many Illinoisans don’t have a place to prepare, store or cook food in order to receive...

Harper’s Criminal Justice Reform Measure Advances to Governor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A criminal justice reform measure from State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, to set a limit on the time certain warrants can remain active recently advanced through the Illinois House to the desk of Governor J.B. Pritzker.“As a society, it’s...