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A Letter from Lindsey: Springfield Updates and 12 Bills Passed
staffJune 4, 2021
Now that our busy session in Springfield is (almost) over, I’m pleased to report that we made some real progress ...
WATCH: Rep. LaPointe speaks at emergency housing assistance bill signing
staffMay 21, 2021
On May 17, Rep. LaPointe joined Governor Pritzker, Leader Delia Ramirez, Senator Robert Peters, and Senator Omar Aquino to speak ...
House passes State Rep. LaPointe bill to protect wages of disabled residents in group homes
staffApril 23, 2021
CHICAGO – People with disabilities who live in group homes will have the right to keep the wages they earn ...
State Rep. LaPointe moves strong slate of bills through committee, looks forward to passage
staffApril 2, 2021
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe announced Friday that House committees have approved nine of her bills, putting them on ...
Rep. LaPointe Visits Jaclyn Crawford’s Portage Park Treasure Box: Watch the Video Below
staffMarch 30, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR1NhNgK6EsI stopped by Jaclyn Crawford’s wonderful Portage Park Treasure Box to talk about the project and highlight the work she ...
Rep. LaPointe passes two mental health bills out of committee
staffMarch 10, 2021
Today, Rep. LaPointe’s first two bills of the 102nd General Assembly passed out of committee remotely. Both are related to ...
Excerpted From CBS Chicago: State Rep. Calls Foul Over IDES Having Claimants Fill Out Paperwork To Waive Demand To Return Overpaid Benefits
staffMarch 11, 2021
Read the full article and watch the accompanying video here. Rep. LaPointe was featured in CBS Chicago for speaking out ...
Rep. LaPointe and Senator Martwick Present Small Business Award to Joseph’s Finest Meats
staffFebruary 24, 2021
We presented our Small Business Recognition Award today to Joseph’s Finest Meats, a Dunning butcher shop, and deli steeped in ...
Rep. LaPointe Responds to Budget Address, Emphasizes Need to Protect Essential Services
staffFebruary 17, 2021
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address: “This past ...
Rep. LaPointe’s Statement on CPS Reopening
staffFebruary 5, 2021
Please watch CTU’s legislative press conference from this morning here. It is difficult to understand how we have reached this ...
Rep. LaPointe and Rep. Ramirez Pass SB3066 in the House
staffJanuary 13, 2021
In great news for renters, homeowners and small landlords across the state, tonight we passed our emergency housing legislation, SB3066, ...
Rep. LaPointe Sworn In to 102nd General Assembly
staffJanuary 14, 2021
Today is the first day of the 102nd General Assembly coming off of a historic lame-duck session where we made ...
Rep. LaPointe’s Remarks to the CPS Board Regarding In-Person Schooling
staffDecember 16, 2020
Good afternoon. I’m Lindsey LaPointe, State Representative of the 19th House District which covers much of the far NW side ...