Join Senator Sara Feigenholtz, CPS Board Member Ellen Rosenfeld and myself this Saturday, Feb. 22nd for a Coffee and Conversation at my new district office! Stop by anytime from 9-10:30 to connect with your local elected officials and learn more about the work we're doing. Coffee and

Join us next week 2/28 for a Community Wellness and Resource Fair hosted by Cook County Commissioner Commissioner Bridget Degnen at the Lakeview YMCA (3333 N Marshfield Ave) from 12-2PM. Various community, government and personal wellness professionals will be available to provide direct

I was recently recognized by fellow members of the Illinois House for my historic Speakership as the first Black Speaker in the state of Illinois. It was a truly unexpected and humbling moment that I will cherish throughout and beyond my Speakership.

Thank you to everyone who came out to this morning’s Coffee & Conversation at my district office. Along with Senator Sara Feigenholtz and CPS Board Member Ellen Rosenfeld, I enjoyed meeting with community members and discussing the work we’re doing to ensure every Chicago student has access

Excited to present today at the 'Wild Things' conference - where the conservation community comes together to celebrate nature, wildlife, ecosystem restoration and so much more. Cook County Commissioner Commissioner Bridget Degnen coordinated our panel and moderated a great discussion with

You cannot repeal the first amendment by tweet. I know this because I watched Schoolhouse Rock.

WATCH LIVE: We’re joining Rep. Ann Williams to introduce the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act–legislation that prioritizes electric grid resiliency, Illinois' climate and clean energy goals, and affordability for consumers. Tune in: facebook.com/ILCleanJobs/li…

HAPPENING NOW: Illinois Clean Jobs & Rep. Ann Williams are introducing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act! This legislation addresses urgent challenges facing our electric grid while prioritizing affordability for consumers & businesses. Tune in: facebook.com/ILCleanJobs/li…

Today in 1837, Chicago was founded by Haitian immigrant Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. 188 years later- it remains the greatest city in the world!

“Trump has made it clear he plans to roll back federal funding and programs that support clean energy progress,” said Democratic State Rep. Ann Williams of Chicago, sponsor of the bill. "This is of great concern to all of us in Illinois - but we are not going back. Illinois can

SCOTUS just upheld the fed rule on ghost guns—modeled in part after the law I passed here in Illinois. Proud to stand with the champions from GPAC Illinois , Brady | United Against Gun Violence , Everytown, Moms Demand Action, & GIFFORDS to lead the way on this critical issue. My full statement below:

Today we recognize International Transgender Day of Visibility by honoring and acknowledging the achievements, impacts and struggles of the transgender community. Trans people are our neighbors, colleagues, family members and friends, and it is our collective responsibility to

Congratulations Secretary Alexi Giannoulias Giannoulias on the opening of the new flagship facility - and thanks for your work to improve the customer experience at the DMV!

My thoughts are with the men and women of the Chicago Police Department on the devastating loss yesterday of Chicago Police Officer Malissa Torres. Deepest sympathies to her colleagues, family and friends.

Right on.

Thank you Senator Dick Durbin for your leadership, strong voice and years of service to the State of Illinois! Wishing you all the best in the next chapter...

Charlie Myers nailed it today in public comment: “Our students don’t need us to choose sides-they need us to choose them.” People like Charlie remind us why we show up. Thank you.

This is stunning: 44% of Americans now believe they will be WORSE OFF financially in a year (mainly due to tariffs). We've never seen anything like this before. Not even during the Great Recession or the stagflation era (31% thought they would be worse off in a year in April

My thoughts are with the family and friends of fallen Chicago Firefighter Captain David Meyer in the wake of his tragic death earlier this week in the line of duty. I stand with all the men and women of the Chicago Fire Department and offer my deepest sympathies in the wake of