Illinois State Senator Napoleon B. Harris, III

Senator Harris working to improve economic conditions for local business

Details: Category: News; Tuesday, May 26, 2015 01:31 PM

HB3840 SPRINGFIELD – Legislation passed the Illinois Senate today that would create the Residential and Economic Redlining Task Force Act. State Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) is the chief Senate sponsor of the measure.

This legislation creates a task force to examine barriers to economic opportunities in economically depressed communities, issues discouraging local investment, community concerns, current economic conditions and establishes comprehensive economic development policy for businesses of all size.

May 2015 Newsletter

Details: Category: News; Tuesday, May 19, 2015 03:47 PM

Senator Harris

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Dear Friends,

As we head into the final weeks of this legislative session, we have much to do in a short amount of time. We are facing a very tough challenge as we continue with budget negotiations for 2016. In the coming weeks it will be critical to continue to push forward and work in a bipartisan fashion to address Illinois’ most pressing issues.

Nonetheless, I have continued in my efforts to work hard and advocate for a more equitable business climate. Please read on to hear about what I am doing to make this happen.

Senator Harris speaks with Northwestern students

Details: Category: News; Monday, May 18, 2015 11:44 AM

Sen Harris visits students Sen. Harris with Northwestern Students

Last week Northwestern University invited me to be part of their NU in Government Day. I had the chance to speak with students about my role as a State Senator and what led me to pursue a career in public service.

As a graduate of Northwestern, I can attest to the great programs and support the university has to offer. My time spent there played an influential role in my decision to pursue public service.

I was honored to be invited to speak with these bright and engaged students. These students have very promising futures ahead of them.

Senator Harris working to improve minority business contracts

Details: Category: Uncategorised; Thursday, May 07, 2015 12:25 PM

Senator Harris Working to improve minority business contracts Springfield, IL – Legislation sponsored by Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) that would raise the state's contract goal for minority and women-owned businesses from 10 percent to 20 percent passed out of committee today.

Senate Bill 275 increases opportunity for minority and women owned businesses to win state construction contracts. It would require building construction contracts in excess of $250,000 be unbundled or subject to separate and independent bidding processes for each of the five required subdivisions of work. For instance, it would separate plumbing from general contract work.

Welcome

I am proud to serve as the State Senator from Illinois’ 15th District, representing parts of Cook and Will Counties, covering the 9th Ward of Chicago and Blue Island in the north, Calumet City in the east, part of Oak Forest and Homewood in the west, and Steger in the south in Will County. My district also includes the cities of Chicago Heights, Crete, Dixmoor, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, Markham, Midlothian, Monee, Phoenix, Posen, Riverdale, Robbins, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, South Holland, Steger, Thornton and University Park.

I hope you’ll find this site a useful resource in keeping up-to-date with what’s happening in our district and in Springfield. Please contact any of my offices with questions or ways I can better serve you.

It is my honor to represent you in Springfield.

Sincerely,

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State Senator Napoleon B. Harris III
Majority Caucus Whip
15th Senate District

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Contact Info

Springfield Office:
Senator 15th District
413 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8066

District Office:
930 W. 175th St., Suite 3W
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 893-0552
(708) 566-4108 FAX

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