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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...
Rep. LaPointe Joins Commissioner Degnen, Senator Martwick, and Alderman Gardiner in Community Cleanup
staffDecember 10, 2020
We spent the morning cleaning up the Lawrence/Austin business district and speaking with local business owners. From international bakeries to...
Smakosz Restaurant Presented Small Business Award
staffDecember 3, 2020
Our next Small Business Recognition Award goes to Smakosz Restaurant at 5619 W Lawrence Ave. The Kaminski family has owned...
From Nadig Newspapers: Coalition working on homeless issues in Jefferson Park, seeks public bathroom at or near CTA Terminal
staffDecember 1, 2020
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED HERE BY NADIG NEWSPAPERS ON DEC 1, 2020. A new “Working Group on Homelessness in Jefferson Park” has...
Rep. LaPointe Featured in CBS Chicago
staffNovember 5, 2020
Illinoisans Are Being Ordered To Return Unemployment Overpayments Caused By State’s Mistakes; State Rep. Is Seeking To Stop It From...
From The Chicago Sun-Times: Lawmakers pen letter to Lightfoot, CPS asking for remote learning improvements, stronger safety measures before return to classes
staffOctober 18, 2020
SAM KELLY CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: A group of elected officials has written an open letter to Mayor Lori...
Rep. LaPointe and Staff Featured in the Chicago Sun-Times
staffSeptember 25, 2020
Today, Rep. LaPointe and her Chief of Staff were featured in the Chicago Sun-Times discussing what the last seven months...
Rep. LaPointe Co-Hosts Polish-Language Tax Appeal Event
staffAugust 22, 2020
This afternoon Rep. LaPointe cohosted a Polish language Cook County Board of Review tax appeal event at Saint Hyacinth Basilica...
Small Business Award Presented with Sen. Martwick to Lake Effect Brewing
staffSeptember 4, 2020
Today, Rep. LaPointe partnered with Senator Robert Martwick to present the next Small Business Recognition Award to Lake Effect Brewing...
Rep. LaPointe Honors the Fallen on 9/11
staffSeptember 11, 2020
Rep. LaPointe had the honor of standing with first responders, veterans, the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce, Alderman Jim Gardiner...
Rep. LaPointe and Treasurer Frerichs Return Over $19K to Nonprofit Through I-CASH
staffSeptember 14, 2020
Today, State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe joined Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs to announce the return of $19,278 to the Geographic...
LaPointe Introduces Bill Advocating for First Responders Workers’ Comp. to Cover PTSD
staffFebruary 26, 2020
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This past week, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, introduced legislation allowing first responders to file workers’ compensation claims...
A Message on Police and Racial Injustice from Rep. LaPointe
staffAugust 8, 2020
These past few weeks were very difficult for Chicago Police Officers as four officers were shot in the line of...
LaPointe and Martwick Hand Out Summer Snow Cones
staffAugust 15, 2020
On Saturday morning, Representative LaPointe partnered with Senator Rob Martwick’s team to give out snow cones during the Dunham Park...
LaPointe Participates in Two Racial Justice Caravans
staffJune 19, 2020
In response to recent civil unrest and calls for action to address racial injustice, Rep. LaPointe participated in two car...