On Saturday, January 20th, 2024, our office partnered with Senator Robert Martwick and Bridget Degnen in hosting our “Unpack the […]
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Warming Centers on the NW Side and Greater City of Chicago
Our Office is greatly concerned about the inadequacies of the warming shelters and overnight shelters on the far Northwest side […]
January/February District Updates
Check out these great community events that our office will be hosting this January and February!
Illinois makes progress towards universal mental health screening in schools
“Universal mental health screening for all K-12 students is a crucial step to ensure our schools can serve as social […]
Report Reveals IL Schools are Well on their Way Toward Phasing in Universal Mental Health Screening for Students
“Our country is facing a youth mental health crisis, and I am proud of the work we have done in […]
Update on New Arrivals and Homelessness on the NW Side
As most Chicagoans know by now, In the past year more than 24,000 new arrivals have come to Chicago by […]
2023 Veto Session Update – Legislation and Budget
Over two weeks in October and November, the General Assembly convened to continue the 2023 legislative session with a six-day […]
Representative LaPointe Stands Up for Bike Safety
Like so many others in our community, I have been deeply affected by the tragic deaths and injuries of cyclists […]
Want a cure for cynicism? Try digging holes and planting trees.
“When I reported for the check-in that morning, I stood alongside not only everyday Chicagoans but also some of […]
Community New Arrivals Update 10/2/2023
As most Chicagoans know, new arrivals continue to arrive by bus to Chicago in an uncoordinated fashion, arriving from southern […]
