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Representative Lindsey LaPointe on Taking Action Against Gun Violence
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
LaPointe Responds to Roe v. Wade Overturn CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, issued the following statement in response to...
A Letter from Lindsey: Springfield Updates and 12 Bills Passed
Now that our busy session in Springfield is (almost) over, I’m pleased to report that we made some real progress...
WATCH: Rep. LaPointe speaks at emergency housing assistance bill signing
On May 17, Rep. LaPointe joined Governor Pritzker, Leader Delia Ramirez, Senator Robert Peters, and Senator Omar Aquino to speak...
Rep. LaPointe Visits Jaclyn Crawford’s Portage Park Treasure Box: Watch the Video Below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR1NhNgK6EsI stopped by Jaclyn Crawford’s wonderful Portage Park Treasure Box to talk about the project and highlight the work she...
Excerpted From CBS Chicago: State Rep. Calls Foul Over IDES Having Claimants Fill Out Paperwork To Waive Demand To Return Overpaid Benefits
Read the full article and watch the accompanying video here. Rep. LaPointe was featured in CBS Chicago for speaking out...
Rep. LaPointe and Senator Martwick Present Small Business Award to Joseph’s Finest Meats
We presented our Small Business Recognition Award today to Joseph’s Finest Meats, a Dunning butcher shop, and deli steeped in...
Rep. LaPointe Sworn In to 102nd General Assembly
Today is the first day of the 102nd General Assembly coming off of a historic lame-duck session where we made...
Rep. LaPointe’s Remarks to the CPS Board Regarding In-Person Schooling
Good afternoon. I’m Lindsey LaPointe, State Representative of the 19th House District which covers much of the far NW side...
Rep. LaPointe Joins Commissioner Degnen, Senator Martwick, and Alderman Gardiner in Community Cleanup
We spent the morning cleaning up the Lawrence/Austin business district and speaking with local business owners. From international bakeries to...
Smakosz Restaurant Presented Small Business Award
Our next Small Business Recognition Award goes to Smakosz Restaurant at 5619 W Lawrence Ave. The Kaminski family has owned...
From Nadig Newspapers: Coalition working on homeless issues in Jefferson Park, seeks public bathroom at or near CTA Terminal
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED HERE BY NADIG NEWSPAPERS ON DEC 1, 2020. A new “Working Group on Homelessness in Jefferson Park” has...
Rep. LaPointe Featured in CBS Chicago
Illinoisans Are Being Ordered To Return Unemployment Overpayments Caused By State’s Mistakes; State Rep. Is Seeking To Stop It From...
From The Chicago Sun-Times: Lawmakers pen letter to Lightfoot, CPS asking for remote learning improvements, stronger safety measures before return to classes
SAM KELLY CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: A group of elected officials has written an open letter to Mayor Lori...