Representative Williams recently shared the following legislative update regarding the end of the spring session: Dear Friends and Neighbors: This weekend, the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up the 2025 Spring…
By Ann Williams
Representative Williams recently shared a list of highlights from the ongoing legislative session in Springfield. From environment to data privacy to safe roads, Rep. Williams has been hard work ensuring…
On Monday, May 12th, Representative Williams partnered with Representatives Margaret Croke, Yolonda Morris, and Jawaharial Williams, State Senators Sara Feigenholtz and Lakesia Collins, and the Illinois Department of Financial and…
As Springfield legislators work to combat the financial setbacks and government disarray of the Trump administration, Representative Williams has emerged as a critical partner in the fight back against this…
Rep. Williams on Saturday, March 1 joined a panel of environmentally-focused policymakers at the ‘Wild Things’ conference in Rosemont – where the conservation community comes together to celebrate nature, wildlife,…
Representative Williams on Friday, February 7th introduced the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, which expands access to clean and affordable electricity in Illinois. Ensuring that Illinoisians have access to…
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…
Yesterday, I was honored to appear on Joan Esposito: Live, Local, and Progressive on WCPT 820 in Chicago. I really enjoyed our conversation about several personal privacy issues I am…
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…
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…
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…
Last week, Representative Williams sat down with Tom Moss of the Indivisible Chicago Podcast to discuss Governor Pritzker’s “Fair Tax” proposal, sports betting and cannabis legalization, the passage of the…
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…
Springfield, IL – Today, The Senate passed HB 3550 which requires consent to be taught in all Illinois Sex Education curriculum. It also provides a more comprehensive definition of consent….
Springfield, IL – Last week, Representative Williams sat down with three Illinois Handmaids to get a better idea of what it’s like to don the robe and demonstrate against gender…
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…
Yesterday, the Illinois General Assembly reconvened in Springfield for a special session to address the state budget crisis. As you know, the State of Illinois has gone over 700 days…
State Representative Ann Williams (D-Chicago) announced she is launching a new program, called Activate Illinois, aimed helping people identify ways take direct action on legislative issues. “Over the past several…
CHICAGO, IL – State Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, announced today that she will serve as chair of the Illinois House of Representatives’ Tourism, Hospitality & Craft Industries Committee. “I’m looking…