Jun 14, 2023 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is taking steps to combat food insecurity, eliminate food deserts, and expand access to critical services in historically disinvested communities with a series of bills now awaiting final approval by the...
May 25, 2023 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, aimed at addressing the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, is headed to the governor’s desk after unanimously passing both houses of the General Assembly. “That...
May 5, 2023 | Harper
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is inviting community members to participate in the long-running tradition of a cleanup and community celebration in Greater Englewood, to be held May 6 at 10 a.m. at 6138 S. Wood St. in Englewood. The cleanup will last...
Apr 25, 2023 | Harper
LONDON – Illinois State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, attended the inaugural conference of the Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR) in London, U.K. from April 14-15. There, she made contacts with lawmakers from several nations—including the U.K., South...
Apr 25, 2023 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of the inaugural Illinois Black Farmers & Growers Capitol Lobby Day, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is holding a press conference to discuss equity issues in agriculture and healthy food access throughout Illinois. The press...