Despite recent news of federal immigration agents’ departure from Chicago, families and community members are still reeling from the pain […]
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2025 Post-Veto Session Town Hall
On December 3rd, Representative LaPointe and Senator Martwick hosted a virtual town hall to discuss this past fall’s veto session. […]
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 […]
