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LaPointe, Martwick, Northwest Side Organizations to Host Homeless Persons Memorial Service December 21
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Representative Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, and State Senator Robert Martwick, D-Chicago, will join Northwest Side organizations this Sunday...
Governor Signs LaPointe Bill Improving Affordability and Access to Behavioral Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After three years of advocacy in partnership with Thresholds, The People’s Lobby, State Sen. Karina Villa (D-West...
Representative LaPointe Speaks Out on ICE’s Departure from Chicagoland & Continued Support to Vulnerable Neighbors
Despite recent news of federal immigration agents’ departure from Chicago, families and community members are still reeling from the pain...
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...
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...
