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Virtual Town Hall: October 3rd
This fall’s veto session brought many important pieces of legislation through the General Assembly that will significantly impact our community...
LaPointe Hosts 2025 Environmental Town Hall
On November 20, 2025, Representative Lindsey LaPointe joined Senator Robert Martwick in hosting an Environmental Town Hall, featuring presentations led...
LaPointe Co-Hosts Virtual Panel on “How to Talk to Kids During Times of Fear and Uncertainty”
On November 19, 2025, Representative Lindsey LaPointe co-hosted a virtual panel and discussion — led by Representative Ann Williams, Representative...
Rep. Lindsey LaPointe’s Statement on ICE
The ongoing ICE intervention and deportation surge is all around us and playing out on some of our streets, including...
State Leaders Visit Trinity’s ‘Living Room’ in Orland Park, Highlighting Crisis & Recovery Services
CHICAGO – Chair of the House Mental Health and Addiction Committee, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), led a group of state...
State Leaders Visit Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. – Continuing the work to improve mental health and addiction recovery support in every corner of Illinois, House Mental...
LaPointe Bill Becomes Law, Securing Universal Mental Health Screenings for Public School Students
CHICAGO, Ill.– A bill connecting children and teens to mental health support spearheaded by state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, became...
Mental Health & Policing – the Present and Future
People with mental health issues are overrepresented in the criminal justice system and street level police are often the first...
LaPointe, Feigenholtz Secure Universal Mental Health Screenings for Grades 3-12 Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– Committed to connecting young children and teens to mental health support before it becomes a crisis, state Rep...
Psychedelics in Social Work Podcast with Representative LaPointe
Co-host Libby talks with Illinois State Representative Lindsey LaPointe. Roundtable participants Libby, Nick, and Molly talk social workers in government...
Human Service Workers Launch Week of Action with State Rep. LaPointe and Senator Guzmán at Powerful Press Conference
CHICAGO, IL — Human service workers, organizational leaders, and advocates gathered today at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago to kick off...
Press Conference Kick-off Momentum for Human Service Workers’ Week of Action for Living Wages and Legislative Support
CHICAGO, IL — Organized by Illinois Partners for Human Service, the Living Wages, Thriving Communities Week of Action is set...
LaPointe to Visit Chicago Schools, Meet with Local Students, Faculty, and Stakeholders
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), a strong advocate for increased resources for local schools and improved classrooms for future...
Saturday: LaPointe and Martwick Host Environmental Fest, Highlighting Local Initiatives
CHICAGO – Celebrating the kick-off of April’s Earth Month, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago) will host “EnviroFest” in collaboration with state...
LaPointe Advances Bills to House Floor Targeting Gaps: First Responder Families, Homelessness, and Mental Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– Working to create more opportunities and support to uplift families across Chicagoland and Illinois, State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe...
