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LaPointe Leads Coalition to Secure Funding for Older Adult Shelter on Far Northwest Side in 30th Ward
In response to the lack of resources and support for neighbors experiencing homelessness on the Far Northwest Side of Chicago...
Rep LaPointe Hosts Post-Pride Wellness Fair on July 11th
As Pride Month comes to a close, our team remains committed to standing with, celebrating, and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community...
End-of-Session Town Hall Presentation – 6/17/26
Explore the slides from our team and Senator Robert Martwick’s End-of-Session Town Hall. This presentation highlights key outcomes from the...
LaPointe Fought for Human Service Investments in SFY27, Including Frontline Professionals and Homeless Services
This spring, I fought hard for investments to build up our human service system, in particular by raising wages for...
LaPointe, Martwick to Host 2026 End of Session State Legislative Town Hall
CHICAGO – Highlighting the key policies that did and did not pass during the spring legislative session in Springfield, State...
EnviroFest 2026
On April 4, 2026, our team joined Senator Martwick, Commissioner Degnen and over a dozen city and state-wide organizations dedicated...
IL Equal Justice Foundation Interviews Rep LaPointe for Social Work Month
From Social Worker to Legislator How does your past career as a social worker shape the way you approach legislation...
AFSP-Illinois Outlines Legislative Priorities During 2026 Advocacy Day
Approval of suicide-prevention bills, funding for Illinois Suicide Prevention Alliance, 988 Continuum of Care, and mental health care parity are...
Living Wages Stabilization a Top Priority for Illinois Human Service Workforce by Leading Legislators and Statewide Coalition
SPRINGFIELD, IL — February 26, 2026 —Illinois Partners for Human Service (IL Partners), a statewide coalition representing more than 850 community-based organizations...
Leading Legislators and Statewide Coalition Call for Investment in Illinois’ Human Service Workforce
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Partners for Human Service (IL Partners), a statewide coalition representing more than 850 community-based organizations and leader of the Living...
Prioritizing Medicaid Coverage for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
CHICAGO, Ill. – Responding to the threat to continued Medicaid coverage for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) resulting...
State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe and State Sen. Karina Villa Unite with Mental Health Practitioners and Patients to Force Insurance Companies to Adequately Cover Mental and Behavioral Health Care
After winning the passage of HB1085, which will raise insurance reimbursement rates for therapists, advocates continue to build power to...
LaPointe & Martwick to Host Informational Event on SNAP & Food Assistance Changes on Far Northwest Side
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, and State Senator Rob Martwick, D-Chicago, will join the Greater Chicago Food Depository...
LaPointe Responds to Federal Cuts Slashing Mental Health, Addiction Care
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), Chair of the House Mental Health & Addiction Committee, issued the following statement...
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...
