Illinois State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr.

New Sims law to help prevent racial discrimination during traffic stops

CHICAGO—A plan designed to combat racial disparities during traffic stops in Illinois was signed into law Friday. State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. (D-Chicago) spearheaded the legislation, which was originally sponsored by President Barack Obama when he served as a state senator. The plan aims to prevent racial discrimination by collecting data ar...

Sims commends governor for taking step to ensure all are counted in 2020 Census

SPRINGFIELD—State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. (D-Chicago) released the following statement after the governor signed an executive order for a comprehensive 2020 Census effort in Illinois: “It is vital that all communities are accounted for in the next census. Minority communities historically have been underrepresented. “I commend the governor fo...

Sims supports budget to put state on path toward fiscal stability

SPRINGFIELD—State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) released the following statement after a balanced budget for the next fiscal year was signed into law: “I am proud that we as state leaders were able to work together to pass a budget plan that focuses on the state’s priorities and starts to fix the problems created by the last administrat...

Sims supports measure to fix Illinois’ crumbling infrastructure

SPRINGFIELD—A plan to fund numerous construction projects throughout the state passed through the Senate today. State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr., a Chicago Democrat, supported the comprehensive infrastructure plan that totals more than $45 billion. “This is a meaningful investment in communities throughout Illinois,” Sims said. “Modernizing the ...

Sims: Budget reflects commitment to educating and protecting working families

SPRINGFIELD—State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) released the following statement after the Senate passed a balanced budget for the next fiscal year: “This balanced budget truly reflects our commitment to provide the people of Illinois, particularly the 17th District, the stability and quality of life they deserve. ...

Sims initiatives aim to lower alarming maternal death rate

SPRINGFIELD— Two bills sponsored by State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. (D-Chicago) to help lower the alarming maternal death rate in Illinois passed the General Assembly this week. “We’ve lost far too many mothers to child birth, especially women of color,” Sims said. “We have to do all we can to prevent this from happening in the future, including...

Sims plan prioritizes clean water in disadvantaged communities

SPRINGFIELD—More money could soon be set aside to make sure disadvantaged communities have clean drinking water. State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. (D-Chicago) is sponsoring a plan that requires the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to prioritize a portion of water infrastructure funding for low-income areas for five years to provide sustain...

: Published: 13 June 2019

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Property tax assistance

: Published: 13 June 2019

Rainbow PUSH CCTO Outreach Flyer

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Father's Day Prayer Vigil

: Published: 13 June 2019

Fathers Day Prayer Vigil

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Male Mentoring Series: Real Talk

: Published: 12 June 2019

Male Mentor Series

Our Male Mentor Series, Real Talk is on June 12. We hope to motivate and empower the men of our communities by discussing issues they face everyday, and address potential ways we can address those problems.

We are asking male professionals to come out and help us inspire the youth of the community.

I hope to see you at Butler College Prep from 12:15-1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12.

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