Illinois State Senator Napoleon B. Harris III
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Harris supported law to protect homeowners from squatters

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Friday, August 22, 2025 09:27 AM

Sen. Harris

SPRINGFIELD – A new law supported by State Senator Napoleon Harris III will make it easier for law enforcement to remove criminal trespassers from a person’s home.

“If someone breaks into your home when you go out of town, they shouldn’t have the same rights as someone who rents a room in your house,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This will make it easier for the police to remove squatters from a residence.”

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Harris supports paid break time for nursing mothers under new law

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Thursday, August 21, 2025 01:41 PM

Senator Napoleon Harris III

SPRINGFIELD – To ensure working mothers who nurse their infants don’t have to choose between earning an income or providing for their baby, State Senator Napoleon Harris III supported a newly signed law granting paid break time for pumping breast milk.

“This is about dignity and common sense,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “Mothers shouldn’t have to lose pay just to care for their babies.”

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Harris-supported measure to streamline missing persons investigations

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Thursday, August 21, 2025 09:13 AM

Sen. Napoleon Harris III

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris III supported a new law that will improve Illinois’ policy regarding missing persons investigations.

“Every missing person deserves to be found,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This law improves how police search for missing persons and makes sure they use every tool available. It helps families get answers because our communities should never be overlooked.”

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Harris secures $52 million project for Nursing Center at South Suburban College

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025 01:34 PM

Sen. Napoleon Harris

SOUTH HOLLAND – State Senator Napoleon Harris III attended a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the start of construction on the Allied Health & Nursing Center at South Suburban College.

“Today marks a proud moment for the Southland as we break ground on a project 15 years in the making,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This $52 million investment will transform South Suburban College by helping build up the next generation of health care professionals right here in our community.”   

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  1. Harris-supported law removes transportation barriers for sexual assault survivors
  2. Harris supports common-sense police reform under new law
  3. Police K-9s to receive long-term care following retirement, thanks to Harris
  4. New Harris law will expand access to life-saving disease screening for Illinoisans
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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,

HarrisSig

State Senator Napoleon B. Harris III
Assistant Majority Leader
15th Senate District

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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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