On February 24, 2023, I was featured in WCIA’s article Illinois employers concerned over recent rulings in Biometric Information Privacy Act claims. The article examines the effects of cases such as Cothron…
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On February 14, 2023, we enjoyed a fun, sweets-filled morning with the residents of Martha Washington Senior Apartments! We joined the seniors, along with Alderman Matt Martin, Senator Sara Feigenholtz,…
On February 14, I was featured in E&E News’ “A blue state asks: Is carbon capture part of climate agenda?” article to discuss whether Illinois is equipped to begin carbon…
On January 27, 2023, Representative Ann Williams attended Common Pantry’s construction kick-off at their new location- 3908 N Lincoln Avenue. Common Pantry’s new home is located three blocks from their…
Dear Friends and Neighbors: We have been hard at work so far in 2023. In the first few days of the year, we closed out the 102nd General Assembly, ending…
On December 26, 2022, I was featured in Fortune Magazine’s “An offshore wind project being built with union labor could be exactly what energy workers need“. The article details the in-progress “South…
On December 22, 2022, Representative Williams joined Coonley Elementary School as a judge for their spelling bee! The Representative was thoroughly impressed with Coonley’s exceptional spelling skills- and what a…
This Thursday Representative Williams was on Joan Esposito’s show to discuss the updates made to the SAFE-T act, the Protect Illinois Communities Act and gun violence prevention coalitions, and the…
On December 13, 2022, Representative Williams spent her day judging the Burley Elementary School Science Fair and attending a senior luncheon at St. Benedictine hosted by Alderman Matt Martin. Rep….
On December 7th, 2022, Representative Ann Williams joined Health News Illinois for a panel discussion to discuss the future of abortion access in Illinois. comprised of abortion rights activists and lawmakers. …
Dear Friends and Neighbors: Last week, the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up the fall Veto Session. The priority was to pass a trailer bill to the SAFE-T Act, to go…
Representative Williams shared her concerns about the rise in violent crime with NBC Chicago: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/north-side-residents-share-concerns-with-police-amid-rash-of-violent-crime/2977146/ In her interview she stated: “I think people always want to feel law enforcement is able…
This week I met with leaders at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center to discuss behavioral health, national staffing shortages in the medical field, and continued improvements to their hospital system….
Rep. Williams and her staff attended tons of walk-a-thons this year! She had a blast cheering on the kids, and providing support for the schools! Walk-a-thons are an annual event…
One year ago today, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the nation-leading Climate and Equitable Jobs Act – a comprehensive clean energy package which put Illinois communities and consumers first. …
State Representative Ann Williams, in anticipation for the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act’s one year anniversary, spoke with The Daily Line to reflect on the bill’s progress and the ongoing…
On September 6, 2022, Representative Ann Williams joined Joan Esposito’s radio show Live, Local, & Progressive to discuss some of the biggest issues facing Illinois this year. Joan Esposito began by acknowledging…
On August 31, Rep. Ann Williams joined the Thresholds Chicago team to visit the newly opened Living Room: Forever Hope program space. Located at 4423 N. Ravenswood, the Living Room…
Each year our office organizes a Summer Food Drive that benefits the Common Pantry. This year we collaborated with Senator Sara Feigenholtz, Alderman Matt Martin, Alderman Tom Tunney, and Cook…
On August 3, 2022, Representative Ann Williams joined Joan Esposito’s Live, Local, and Progressive radio show to discus abortion care, gun violence prevention and ballot access. Esposito inquired about Williams’s…
On August 3rd, State Rep. Ann Williams was interviewed by Newsradio WJPF to discuss the jump in energy prices experienced by Ameren customers in Southern Illinois and what needs to…
On July 28th, Representative Ann Williams wrote an opinion piece published on Crain’s Chicago Business about steps that energy companies must take to stay true to the Climate and Equitable…
I am excited to announce I have been appointed to the “Reproductive Health and Dobbs Decision Working Group” for the Illinois House of Representatives. As the right to safe and…
On July 21st, Representative Ann Williams joined fellow CEJA sponsor State Senator Christina Castro and Citizens Utility Board’s Jim Chilsen for a news conference hosted by the Illinois Clean Energy…
Today, July 14th, Representative Ann Williams joined the Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition for an ‘Engage and Impact Day’. Together with Senator Sara Feigenholtz and Representative Margaret Croke, Rep. Williams learned…
Representative Ann Williams was excited to join fellow community members at the Chicago Pride Parade this past Sunday, June 26th. Along with Senator Sara Feigenholtz and members of the community,…
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…