Chicago – With a focus on the future, State Representative Ann Williams (D-Chicago) today announced her candidacy to become the first woman Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. In…
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Today, Illinois legislators filed legislation to allow the Illinois General Assembly to meet, conduct legislative business and vote remotely in the event of a pandemic or other emergency which renders…
This month, residents of Ravenswood Manor reported a surge in violent crime. As your state representative, I take safety seriously and consider it a top priority for our community and…
This summer, Senator Sara Feigenholtz, Commissioner Bridget Degnen and I hosted “Yoga in the Park.” Though free to attend, optional $10 donations went directly to Common Pantry. Our yoga sessions…
On Tuesday September 1st, State Representative Lindsey LaPointe and I hosted a Youth Town Hall. We spoke with three young leaders to discuss various political topics impacting our community. The…
During the 2019 Illinois legislative session, I introduced the Clean Energy Jobs Act. The implementation of this legislation, known commonly as CEJA, aims to put Illinois on the path to…
I share in the outrage, anger and sadness at the senseless killing of George Floyd – and the many others before him – at the hands of law enforcement. Years…
Dear Friends and Neighbors: As the COVID-19 crisis continues to rapidly unfold, my office will be providing regular updates via email and social media. It is our goal to provide…
Last week, I had the honor of giving a speech for Women’s History Month on the floor of the General Assembly. My speech honored Penny Severns. Penny was on the…
Dear Friends and Neighbors: Happy New Year! I hope your holiday season was warm and wonderful. 2019 was a busy year for the Illinois legislature, as you’ve certainly heard by…
I sat down with Bill Cameron for the Connected to Chicago podcast to discuss the Clean Energy Jobs Act and developments on the Federal level that make the Clean Energy…
Rep. Williams Chairs Energy and Environment Committee Hearing on Ethylene Oxide and Community Safety
Today Representative Williams chaired the Energy and Environment Committee’s subject matter hearing on Ensuring Safe Communities Statewide: Regulation of Ethylene Oxide Facilities. . The speakers included representatives from the House,…
Photo Taken at the Illinois Environmental Council’s 2019 Environmental Lobby Day in Springfield Chicago, IL – I am motivated, energized and inspired by the young people organizing and participating in…
Chicago, IL – Representative Williams had the pleasure of addressing a packed house on the main tenets of the Clean Energy Jobs Act and what the next steps might look…
Chicago, IL – The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) released its annual Environmental Scorecard this week rating state legislators based on their voting record on legislation affecting the environment during the 2019…
Springfield, IL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 75, a Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Ethics Omnibus bill that provides sweeping protections against discrimination throughout the state of Illinois. This…
Last summer, motivated by a difficult news climate and the desire to take concrete action, my office launched its first ever food drive benefiting Common Pantry. In times of frustration…
On Tuesday, June 18th Rep. Williams held a legislative debrief on the spring 2019 legislative session. Various community members and activists attended and learned about how new legislation passed this…
Chicago, IL – Among the accomplishments of the 2019 Legislative Session was the passage of a $45 billion capital bill to address critical infrastructure needs across the state – long…
Join Representative Williams for a legislative debrief following the 2019 spring legislative session. Rep. Williams will discuss this session’s myriad of accomplishments and how new legislation could impact constituents. RSVP…
Springfield, IL – Today, the House unanimously passed SB 75, which creates protections against sexual assault in the workplace. Representative Williams was the House sponsor after the bill passed through…
Springfield, IL – Today, Illinois made history by passing the Reproductive Health Act through both chambers of the General Assembly. After the bill passed the House, Representative Williams made the…
Chicago, IL – This month, Rep. Williams sat down with reporter Katie Kim to discuss geofencing and other data privacy regulation issues. It is up to us as a government…
Chicago, IL – Representative Williams sat down with Amanda Vinicky as she filled in for Rick Pearson on the Sunday Spin. Rep. Williams discussed the Reproductive Health Act and other hot…
Springfield, IL – On May 15th, shorty after Georgia’s governor signed a bill banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, three Georgia legislators sent a message to Illinois legislators, urging…
Springfield, IL – “With alarming frequency, states are passing laws to restrict, and in some cases completely ban, access to safe and legal abortion. Just recently, Georgia banned most abortions after…
Today, Representative Williams sat down with Rick Pearson to discuss the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA). The bill’s goals include electrification of transportation in Illinois, eliminating carbon from the power…
Springfield, IL – Today was Clean Energy Lobby day in Springfield. Hundreds of environmental advocates descended on the Illinois Capitol to push for the passage of the Clean Energy Jobs…
Today, Representative Williams sat down with political reporter Ben Joravsky to discuss the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA). They spoke about the changing energy economy and Illinois’ potential to be…
Springfield, IL – Today, HB 2134 Sponsored by Rep. Ann Williams passed the House. This bill implements the 2018 Carpenter v. the United States Supreme Court decision in Illinois. The…
On February 28th Rep. Williams joined the IL CleanJobs Coalition, Senate sponsor Senator Cristina Castro and other advocates in announcing the roll out of the Clean Energy Jobs Act. This…
Springfield, IL- Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago) has introduced HB 3550, a bill to add a clear, comprehensive definition of consent to Illinois sex education curriculum. “Understanding consent is a critical…
Today I re-filed my bill to protect net neutrality in Illinois (HB 1582). An open internet has never been more important; we must take whatever steps we can to preserve…
CHICAGO, IL – State Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, has been appointed chair of the House Energy and Environment Committee for the upcoming General Assembly. Williams has spent much of her…
This Saturday, Jan. 19th I will be participating in a Women in Government Panel with many of my fellow local and state elected officials. The panel will focus on women…
Throughout the month of November, Rep. Williams co-hosted a successful Toiletry Drive with Senate President John Cullerton and 43rd Ward Ald. Michele Smith. The Drive was originally meant to solely…