Today Roe v. Wade was overturned by the United States Supreme Court. While not unexpected, the harsh reality of what the Court has become has never been more clear. As a women’s…
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On June 14th, in response to a series of devastating fatalities in the community caused by unsafe pedestrian conditions, Rep. Williams penned a letter to Secretary Omer Osman and the…
Today, Representative Williams joined Senator Sara Feigenholtz and the Lakeview Roscoe Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Low-Line Farmers Market opening day. The Low-Line Market is conveniently placed underneath the Southport…
Rep. Ann Williams is pleased to share that today, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB260 into Public Act – a necessary step in combating repeated violent offenses across the city. HB260…
On June 2, 2022, the Chicago community gathered together to celebrate the grand opening of the AIDS Garden Chicago, the city’s first public monument to the early years of the…
Today, my office was able to have the opportunity to surprise our Lake View High School music teacher Puja Ramaswamy with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. …
As CEJA implementation continues, I wanted to give our neighbors an update on ways our state is already at work to protect people over profits. On April 27th, ComEd filed new…
Today I stopped by Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School to congratulate the 7th and 8th grade Bell Blaze basketball teams on their respective wins at CPS Score. While there, I…
Today my staff and I toured the new Howard Brown Health Broadway Youth Center (BYC), located at 1023 W. Irving Park Rd. Specifically intended for young people, this new site…
With the end of the Spring 2022 legislative session, please click the link below to read my newsletter for information on my legislative agenda, ongoing clean energy implementation and a…
In March, I spoke in support of HR 790 – a Resolution affirming Illinois’ commitment to protecting access to the full array of reproductive health care services, including safe and…
This morning, I joined Jay Edelson of Edelson PC and David Saunders of McDermott Will & Emery to discuss the future of data privacy in Illinois. Our discussion centered on…
Today, March 15th, 2022, marks six months since Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) into Public Act – a landmark legislation that places Illinois on…
Last week, on November 23rd I received an ‘A+’ on this year’s Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee’s (GVPAC) gun safety report card. The gun safety report card is an annually…
On Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, I spoke with Chuck Goudie on ABC 7 to discuss my Community Oversight of Vaccination Deception (COViD) Act that I introduced in the 2021 General…
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On November 1, 2021, I spoke with Anna Davlantes on WGN Radio to discuss my legislative work during the 2021 Veto session. Highlights from our interview centered on electric vehicle…
Scenes from the Community Climate Celebration, where we came together to recognize and acknowledge all those who worked so hard to pass the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in Illinois….
Today, I was honored to participate in the bill signing of the long-awaited clean energy package, a comprehensive nation-leading climate bill that will put Illinois communities and consumers first. The…
On Friday, August 27th, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Protecting Household Privacy Act into Public Act. Introduced by Rep. Ann Williams as House Bill 2553, the Protecting Household Privacy Act…
Earlier this month, I met with talented student and 11th District constituent, Caroline Carr, for an interview and portrait with Power in Place. Power in Place is a project that…
On July 30th, House Bill 739, Expedited Partner Therapy for Trichomoniasis, was signed into Public Act. Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is a treatment practice that allows clinicians to prescribe antibiotics…
On July 27th, Illinois legislators, advocates and guests met with Governor JB Pritzker at the Center on Halsted to sign a package of progressive LGBTQ-centered bills into public act. Among…
With summer in full swing, please click the link below to read my most recent newsletter. There you can find information about upcoming community events and opportunities for engagement in…
On June 23, 2021, I spoke with Dave Zalatoris of the Beer in Front Podcast. Dave is a constituent of the 11th District and a knowledgeable patron of the local…
On June 1, 2021, I spoke with Andrea Darlas of the Santita Jackson Show to discuss my legislative work in the 2021 General Assembly Spring session. Highlights from our interview…
As many of you know, I am the Chief Sponsor in the House of the Clean Energy Jobs Act, House Bill 804. Commonly referred to as CEJA, this bill provides…
On Thursday, February 25th, I spoke with host Tom Moss on the Indivisible Chicago podcast about the Clean Energy Jobs Act, utility accountability, and changes in House leadership. Indivisible Chicago…
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…
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…