Illinois State Senator Napoleon B. Harris III
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Harris congratulates local Back to Business grant recipients

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Friday, October 22, 2021 02:49 PM

052620210511HARVEY – With many businesses struggling with reopening due to the the pandemic, State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) is congratulating several local businesses that were awarded grants from the latest round of the Back to Business program.

“Our local businesses deserve to have support to keep their doors open,” Harris said. “I am proud to see these businesses obtain this funding and get some relief as our state does its part in moving back to normal.”

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Harris announces Thornton Public Library District to receive mentoring grant

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021 11:31 AM

ThortonTHORNTON – Hoping that local students will take advantage of resources at their local library, State Senator Napoleon Harris, III announced the Thornton Public Library District is set to receive $14,000 from the Project Next Generation grant.

“Keeping our students in learning atmospheres and not on the streets will help change the trajectory of their lives,” Harris said. “I strongly support supplying our local libraries with funding to create new resources that engage our students.”

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Amtrak encouraged to provide contract goals for small and minority businesses under new Harris law

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021 12:14 PM

050621HAO00803SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois movies toward a more equitable environment, State Senator Napoleon Harris III’s (D-Harvey) effort to encourage Amtrak to submit procurement goals for female-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned and small business enterprises was signed into law on Friday.

“Amtrak is a billion dollar transportation corporation and should be helping lead the charge in increasing diversity in Illinois contracting,” Harris said. “Everyone should have a shot at obtaining a public contract, and all industries should be pushing for equity to ensure Illinois become the one most equitable states in our nation.”

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Harris gives away 200 backpacks at annual Back to School Picnic

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021 02:12 PM

Harris BTS Event HARVEY – State Senator Napoleon Harris, III hosted his annual Back to School Picnic at Thornton Township High School for families in the 15th Senate District. 

“I had a great time at my annual Back to School Picnic,” Harris said. “To be in a position to provide youth with backpacks, haircuts, manicures, physicals, food and fun is truly a blessing. I am also thankful for all the partners, volunteers, the families who all came out to help and have fun. “

At the Back to School Picnic, backpacks and school supplies were given away. In addition, kids played on inflatables, played games, got haircuts, got sports physicals, and won prizes. 

Comcast donated a brand new laptop to for the Back to School Picnic, and lucky residents Madalynn and her mother Moriah Myles won the raffle for it at the event. ComEd also donated other resources. 

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  1. Insurance companies now required to offer fixed copayment plans in Illinois under Harris law
  2. Harris becomes champion of expanding telehealth services in Illinois
  3. Illinois allows student-athletes to be compensated
  4. Harris: Supreme Court decision to allow student-athletes to receive educational-related payments is not enough 
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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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