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Rep. Ford, Rep. Morris, Ald. Rodriguez-Sanchez, Coalition of Public Health and Community Leaders Support Overdose Prevention Site in Illinois

May 12, 2026 | Ford, Morris

CHICAGO – On Monday, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, convened a press conference at Rush University Medical Center to highlight new research on overdose prevention sites (centers) and encourage the establishment of an overdose prevention site on the city’s...

State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford and Alderwoman Rodriguez-Sanchez to Spotlight Brown University Research on Overdose Prevention Sites and Advocate for Pilot Program on Chicago’s West Side

May 7, 2026 | Ford

CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is partnering with local public health organizations, electedofficials, and researchers from Brown University to highlight new research on the efficacy of overdose prevention sites(centers) in reducing preventable...

Ford Hopes to Mend Working Relationship Between Fraternité Notre Dame and Greater Chicago Food Depository

Apr 22, 2026 | Ford

CHICAGO – In response to a letter received by Fraternité Notre Dame’s leadership from the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) informing them of its decision to terminate their working relationship, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following...

Ford Continues to Push for the Millionaire Amendment to Provide Real Relief to Working Families

Apr 21, 2026 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD – To help reduce the property tax burden on Illinois residents, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is spearheading an effort to levy an additional 3% income tax on those who make more than $1 million annually. “As prices continue to rise and our...

Ford Reacts to Restart of Services at West Suburban Medical Center, Urges Proper Procedures to Protect Patients

Apr 15, 2026 | Ford

CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday as West Suburban Medical Center unexpectedly began resuming some outpatient services: “I lack confidence in the current situation. While I hope to see some services resume for...

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