Harper Passes Legislation to Invest in Communities of Color

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed a bill that would allow the State Treasurer’s office to use investment earnings to guarantee small business and consumer loans in communities of color and low income communities. “The ongoing COVID-19...

Black Caucus Statement On Major Energy Package, Ethics Reform

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —State Rep. Kam Buckner released the following statement after new bills reforming Government Ethics and Clean Energy passed out of the General Assembly as the Illinois House of Representatives wrapped up its Session on Thursday. Climate and...

Harper Announces New City/Back of the Yards Community Clean Up Day

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is hosting a New City/Back of the Yards Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 27 and is encouraging local residents to participate.“Cleaning up and beautifying our neighborhoods is a simple way to help strengthen our...

Harper Leads Anti-Hunger Measure Through House Committee

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To expand options for people experiencing food insecurity, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently passed a measure through an Illinois House committee to ensure individuals who are unable to prepare food themselves can still receive...