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New Program Asks Landlords to Rent Vacant Apartments to Folks in Need
staffAugust 10, 2023
“Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed a bill led by Northwest Side Rep. Lindsey LaPointe that aims to gather the resources...
Illinois, Missouri legislatures playing softball game at Busch Stadium
staffAugust 10, 2023
Rep. Lapointe and others celebrate the bi-state cooperation that makes the St. Louis metro area great with their annual softball...
Virtual Town Hall Viewing
staffJune 21, 2023
https://youtu.be/uXJDzlVgIKMLast night, Senator Martwick and I hosted a Virtual Town Hall, where we discussed important legislation that we passed this...
Virtual Town Hall – Spring Legislative Session 2023
staffJune 14, 2023
At the end of May, the Illinois General Assembly adjourned its spring legislative session, after spending months collaborating and deliberating...
2023 End of Session Update – Legislation and Budget
staffJune 2, 2023
On May 27, 2023, we wrapped up the final hours of our first full in-person spring legislative session since 2019...
Annual Paczki Day Celebration
staffFebruary 28, 2023
https://www.replapointe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_8416.movSpearheaded by Senator Robert Martwick’s office, Paczki Day on the NW side is an annual celebration of Polish culture that...
LaPointe Named Chair of House Mental Health and Addiction Committee
staffJanuary 19, 2023
CHICAGO – With years of experience in the behavioral health field and a strong track record of advocating for improved mental...
Recap on Northwest Side Mental Health Resource Fair
staffDecember 15, 2022
On Thursday, December 8th 2022, Representative Lindsey LaPointe’s office, in collaboration with Senator Martwick and other local elected officials came...
LaPointe Invites Residents to Northwest Side Mental Health Resource Fair
staffNovember 28, 2022
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is teaming up with area providers and local state legislators for a Northwest Side...
LaPointe Highlights Financial Assistance for Homeowners
staffNovember 3, 2022
CHICAGO – With many homeowners across the northwest side finding it difficult to cover mortgage payments and other bills, state...
Flood Prevention Resources
staffOctober 25, 2022
This September, many residents in our district had their homes ravaged by the September 11th supercell rainstorm. While the Chicago...
Rep. LaPointe promotes local jobs program for young people with disabilities
staffSeptember 15, 2022
Over the past month, State Representative LaPointe has been visiting various NW side chambers of commerce to promote Project Wright...
Representative Lindsey LaPointe on Taking Action Against Gun Violence
staffAugust 8, 2022
Through the leadership of NW Side Moms Demand Action, Senator Robert Martwick and I gathered with neighbors from around the...
LaPointe Responds to Roe v. Wade Overturn
staffJune 24, 2022
LaPointe Responds to Roe v. Wade Overturn CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, issued the following statement in response to...