CHICAGO – To honor the legacy and accomplishments of former President Barack Obama, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is...

East St. Louis, Ill. - State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, will be hosting her first Coffee Shop Stop on Saturday, March 4...

HILLSIDE, Ill. – In an effort to alleviate the burdensome tuition costs for college students across Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris”...

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would expand women’s access to comprehensive health care by...

CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, will chair the House Committee of Insurance: Property and Casualty in the 100th General...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to provide relief to immigrant students and families in Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch,...

CHICAGO – State Rep. Marcus C. Evans Jr., D-Chicago, will lead an effort to create jobs and expand opportunity by investing in roads and...

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is hosting a Coffee Shop Stop to listen to constituent concerns and discuss ways to improve...

East St. Louis, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, proposed legislation this month that would reduce the tax rate on...

WESTCHESTER, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to improve Illinois colleges and universities, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside,...

CHICAGO – Recognizing that hard working families have time consuming schedules, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Last weekend, legislation requiring lead-water testing in Illinois schools and day care centers sponsored by state...

CHICAGO – State Representative La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has been named by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan as Chairman of...

CHICAGO – In an effort to help working families avoid costly fees for license plate renewals this year, state Rep. Sonya Harper,...

Illinois Black Caucus member’s held a press conference to respond to Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address. In what proved to be...

The Illinois Legislative black Caucus Foundation is proud to announce its inaugural class of legislative research fellows. Fellows were...

CHICAGO – To create an account of the service of Illinois’ veterans and civilians during wartime, state Rep. Lilly is encouraging local...

CHICAGO – Commemorating the life of one of the world’s most renowned and revered sports legends, civil rights activists and cultural...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With recidivism rates for Illinois convicts over 45 percent, State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, sponsored a measure...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With wide bipartisan support, state Representative Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, passed legislation last week that...