Harris announces funding for South Suburban libraries

HARVEY – State Senator Napoleon Harris III announced that school libraries across the South Suburbs will receive over $18,000 in state library grants. 

“Libraries provide a place for kids to learn and expand their knowledge,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “These grants will help libraries meet the needs of students as technology continues to advance.”

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Harris supports measure to cut cost of ambulance ride to hospital

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris III is supporting a measure designed to protect Illinois residents from surprise health care billing when they need to take an ambulance to the hospital.  

“Access to timely medical services shouldn’t cost the same as your mortgage payment,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This legislation is a critical step forward in protecting the people of Illinois from unexpected and often crippling medical bills for essential services like ambulance transport.”

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Harris advances measure to improve access to life-saving disease screening

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris III advanced a measure to require insurance companies to cover medically necessary peripheral artery disease screenings for people at risk.

"As we continue to address the root causes of health disparities, this measure is an important move toward ensuring those at highest risk for PAD have access to life-saving care," said Harris (D-Harvey). “Better access to screening will ensure we can detect this dangerous condition earlier and prevent life-changing consequences like amputations.”

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Harris: Our community deserves the same investment as the rest of the state

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris III (D-Harvey) released the following statement Wednesday after the governor outlined his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026:

“Illinois families want to see their government run smoothly and provide resources to the members of our community who need them. I want to see investment in our community the same way we see investment across the rest of the state. The governor’s proposed budget is a good starting point and I am confident that we can pass a balanced budget that protects Illinois families, continuing our work in the coming months.”