“In Illinois and nationwide, mental health needs have skyrocketed and yet we are still overdue for a functional crisis response […]
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Proposal gives Illinois DHS watchdog more power in abuse and neglect investigations
“The code of silence that does exist puts our most vulnerable at continued risk, but it also creates a really […]
New Program Asks Landlords to Rent Vacant Apartments to Folks in Need
“Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed a bill led by Northwest Side Rep. Lindsey LaPointe that aims to gather the resources […]
Illinois, Missouri legislatures playing softball game at Busch Stadium
Rep. Lapointe and others celebrate the bi-state cooperation that makes the St. Louis metro area great with their annual softball […]
Virtual Town Hall Viewing
https://youtu.be/uXJDzlVgIKMLast night, Senator Martwick and I hosted a Virtual Town Hall, where we discussed important legislation that we passed this […]
Virtual Town Hall – Spring Legislative Session 2023
At the end of May, the Illinois General Assembly adjourned its spring legislative session, after spending months collaborating and deliberating […]
2023 End of Session Update – Legislation and Budget
On May 27, 2023, we wrapped up the final hours of our first full in-person spring legislative session since 2019. […]
Annual Paczki Day Celebration
https://www.replapointe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_8416.movSpearheaded by Senator Robert Martwick’s office, Paczki Day on the NW side is an annual celebration of Polish culture that […]
At Jefferson Park Transit Center, CTA Security Teams Give Unhoused Chicagoans The Boot
JEFFERSON PARK — A widespread effort to crack down on dirty trains, smoking and people living or sleeping in CTA […]
LaPointe Named Chair of House Mental Health and Addiction Committee
CHICAGO – With years of experience in the behavioral health field and a strong track record of advocating for improved mental […]
