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8th District Communities:
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Oak Park
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Forest Park
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Contact Information:

State Representative
La Shawn K. Ford


Springfield Office:
275-S Stratton Building
Springfield, IL  62706
217-782-5962
FAX 217-557-4502


District Office:
5104 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL  60651
773-378-5902
FAX 773-378-5903
 


Oak Park Office:
816 S. Oak Park Ave., Suite A
Oak Park, IL  60304
708-445-FORD (3673)

E-mail: lkf@ilga.gov

Rep. Ford meets with President Obama - August 17, 2011
Rep. Ford and daughter Tia join  celebration of '85 Bears-Oct. '11



Rep. Ford meets President Clinton - October 26, 2010


Rep. Ford meets with Mayor Emanuel - June 14, 2011


Rep. Ford meets Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Erdogan - September 2010



Rep. Ford visits the Washington D.C. Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial-January 2012


 
Rep. Ford sponsors Grantsmanship Seminars - Summer 2011



Rep. Ford teams with the Chicago Urban League and CMS and more than 80 vendors at Malcolm X College to host more than 3000 job seekers - June 23, 2010


 



Rep. Ford teams up with the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago to host a Financial Survival Seminar, July 10, 2010, YWCA Westside Center, 5080 W. Harrison, Chicago






Rep. Ford honored as one of Chicago's Top 40 Game Changers by the Urban Business Roundtable -
August 5, 2010

Rep. Ford gives Keynote Address at Blacks in Government Banquet, December 10, 2011


Rep. Ford receives the 2010 Friend of Agriculture Award - August 31, 2010




 Rep. Ford receives the 2010 Legislator of the Year from Thrive Counseling Center, Oak Park -
November 10, 2010




Rep. Ford receives award from the Small Business Advocacy Council and with Rep. May, congratulates SBAC on their 1st Anniversary -
June 17, 2011




 

 


PRESS RELEASES

2-3-2012 - FORD HOSTS MOVIE "RED TAILS" AND TUSKEGEE AIRMEN FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

1-31-12 - FORD PREPARES FOR STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

1-25-12 - FORD'S REACTION TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

1-24-12 - FORD INVITED TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

1-23-12 - FORD ANNOUNCES HIRING OF VETERAN JONATHAN TATE AS COMMUNITY AND VETERAN OUTREACH COORDINATOR

1-13-12 - FORD URGES BLOOD DONATION AT PRESS CONFERENCE

12-31-11 - FORD ASKS FOR HELP FOR WEST SIDE AFTER SHOOTING DEATH OF CPD OFFICER LEWIS

12-15-11 - FORD AND CHICAGOLAND FOREIGN INVESTMENT GROUP HOST SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR

12-8-11 - FORD TEAMS WITH WEINSTEIN MEATS AND GUSTO PACKING TO GIVE 500 GIFTS TO LELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILIES

12-1-11 - FORD CALLS FOR SMALL BUSINESS RESCUE PACKAGE

11-14-11 - FORD URGES SMALL BUSINESS SALES TAX HOLIDAY

11-14-11 - FORD FILES RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT OCCUPY MOVEMENT, FREE SPEECH

10-19-11 - SOCIAL SECURITY ANNOUNCES A 3.6% BENEFIT INCREASE FOR 2012

10-12-11 - FORD URGES CITIZENS TO SUPPORT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND CRIME PREVENTION BY CHECKING OFF BOX ON INCOME TAX FORM

10-6-11 - FORD ANNOUNCES SECOND TOWN HALL MEETING ON CONCEAL AND CARRY OF HANDGUNS

9-19-11 - FORD JOINS DNR TO FEED HUNGRY WITH ASIAN CARP AT CHRIST THE KING HIGH SCHOOL

9-6-11 - FORD GOES TO CUBA

8-17-11 - FORD MEETS PRESIDENT OBAMA ABOUT ECONOMIC ISSUES

8-3-11 - FORD URGES CPD TO WORK WITH CPS ON FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

8-2-11 - FORD WANTS TO HEAR FROM PUBLIC ON MARIJUANA DECRIMINALIZATION

8-2-11 - FORD TEAMS WITH CUB TO SHOW HOW TO CUT UTILITY BILLS

7-11-11- HOUSE COMMITTEE, CHAIRED BY FORD, TO HOST RALLY & HEARING ON UNEMPLOYMENT AND JOB CREATION

7-8-11 - GOVERNOR QUINN SIGNS FORD'S BILL INTO LAW TO EMPHASIZE READING AND MATH FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE BEHIND

7-8-11 - FORD CREATES FORECLOSURE PREVENTION TASK FORCE TO ASSIST HOMEOWNERS

7-8-11 - FORD CREATES VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO CRIME

6-1-11 - FORD SPONSORS FREE GRANTSMANSHIP TRAINING WORKSHOP

5-31-11 - FORD PLANS SUMMER HEARINGS FOCUSING ON SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF YOUTH, OLDER CITIZENS, VETS, AND MINORITIES

5-31-11- FORD'S TWO BILLS TO UPDATE HIV REPORTING AND TESTING PASS BOTH HOUSES AND SENT TO GOVERNOR

5-25-11 - FORD INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HELP YOUNGER AND OLDER JOB SEEKERS

5-18-11 - FORD TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE AT A SAFE HAVEN TO DISCUSS IMPACT OF BUDGET CUTS ON NEEDED SOCIAL SERVICES

4-27-11 - FORD URGES LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO WORK TOGETHER TO TARGET HIGH-CRIME NEIGHBORHOODS

4-13-11 - FORD'S TRANS FAT BAN BILL PASSES THE HOUSE

3-10-11 - FORD WORKING TO COUNT INMATES AT LAST KNOWN ADDRESS FOR NEXT CENSUS

2-8-11 - FORD NAMED CHAIR OF HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

2-2-11 - FORD, CHANCELLOR HYMAN, PRESIDENT BROOKS HOST 600 STUDENTS AT 'COLLEGE IS AN OPTION' EVENT TO KICK OFF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

1-25-11 - FORD PROMOTES SMALL BUSINESSES AND JOBS IN D.C.

1-22-11 - FORD'S HEALTH CHALLENGE PACKS FOOD FOR HAITI

1-16-11 - FORD HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL FAMILY HEALTH CHALLENGE TO HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

1-12-11 - WITH TAX INCREASE, FORD DEMANDS BETTER SERVICES

12-17-10 FORD, YARBROUGH ANNOUNCE LOCAL ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLAR WINNERS

12-14-10 - FORD THANKS ALL WHO GAVE TO 2010 AUSTIN FOOD DRIVE - 10,000 ITEMS GIVEN

11-30-10 - FORD'S STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF CIVIL UNION LEGISLATION

11-22-10 - FORD SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

11-04-10 - AFTER THE ELECTION, FORD CALLS FOR FAST-PACED CAMPAIGN FOR THE PEOPLE

11-01-10 - FORD HOSTS POST-ELECTION BREAKFAST

10-29-10 - FORD KICKS OFF 2010 AUSTIN FOOD DRIVE

9-30-10 - FORD ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION IN OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST DRUG FREE RALLY

8-26-10 - FORD PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE COMPUTER ACCESS SO FLOOD VICTIMS CAN APPLY TO FEMA FOR ASSISTANCE

8-8-10 - FORD URGES CITIZENS TO CONTACT GOV. QUINN FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

8-7-10 - FORD, THAPEDI JOIN WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS TO URGE RELIEF FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

7-28-10 - FORD'S BILL TO INCREASE AFRICAN AMERICAN EMPLOYMENT SIGNED BY GOV. QUINN

7-27-10 - FORD SALUTES GOV. QUINN FOR MAINTAINING SICKLE CELL PROGRAM

7-20-10 - FORD'S BILL TO HELP LINK CARD HOLDERS SHOP AT FARMERS MARKETS SIGNED BY GOV. QUINN

7-13-10- FORD AND YWCA PROVIDED RESOURCES ABOUT FINANCES AT SEMINAR

7-8-10 - FORD, YWCA TO HOST ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SERIES ON JULY 10

6-29-10 - 3000 JOB SEEKERS COME TO CAREER FAIR HOSTED BY FORD, CMS & CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE

6-21-10 - FORD, CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE AND CMS TO HOST CAREER FAIR ON JUNE 23

6-5-10 - FORD EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY OF STATE REP. EDDIE WASHINGTON

6-4-10 - FORD LAUDS CONGRESS AND MAYOR DALEY FOR PUTTING MORE COPS ON STREETS

6-3-10 - FORD TEAMS WITH SEOPCO AND LIFESOURCE FOR BLOOD DRIVE AT BARRIEFEST

6-3-10 - FORD HONORS LOCAL GOLDEN APPLE AWARD-WINNING TEACHER

5-20-10 - FORD INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT FUNDING FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

5-20-10 - FORD JOINS SICKLE CELL PATIENTS AND COALITION CALLING TO KEEP UIC SICKLE CELL CLINIC OPEN

5-19-10 - FORD TO GOVERNOR: PRESERVE CARE AT SICKLE CELL CLINIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

5-13-10 - FORD HEARS COMMUNITY'S CONCERNS AT TOWN HALL MEETING

5-11-10 - FORD PASSES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EMPLOYMENT

5-11-10 - FORD PUSHES IDEAS TO FUND MORE POLICE IN HIGH CRIME AREAS

5-9-10 - FORD TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING

4-26-10 - FORD TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING TO DISCUSS VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND THE NATIONAL GUARD

4-25-10 - FORD JOINS REP. FRITCHEY TO CALL FOR NATIONAL GUARD TO COMBAT VIOLENCE

4-13-10 - FORD PROMOTES SMALL BIZ JOB CREATION TAX CREDIT

4-12-10 - FORD TO HOST JOB EXPO

4-7-10 - FORD CO-HOSTS GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

3-25-10 - FORD ANNOUNCES CENSUS ART CONTEST

3-19-10 - FORD BACKS PENSION REFORMS TO SAVE TAXPAYERS MILLIONS

3-18-10 - FORD ANNOUNCES FULL-TIME OFFICE HOURS AT OAK PARK OFFICE

3-11-10 - FORD TO HOST WORKSHOP TO HELP WITH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND GRANT WRITING

3-5-10 - FORD ADVANCES LEGISLATION TO HELP PEOPLE USE LINK CARDS AT FARMERS' MARKETS

3-5-10 - FORD TO CO-HOST MEETING ON GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EX-OFFENDERS THROUGH SECOND CHANCE ACT

2-25-10 - FORD ADVANCES LEGISLATION TO CREATE STATE FINANCIAL CRISIS TASK FORCE

2-4-10 - FORD ADVANCES LEGISLATION TO BRING FAIRNESS TO HOW INCARCERATED PERSONS ARE COUNTED IN CENSUS

1-28-10 - FORD AND BETHEL NEW LIFE TO HOST CEDA ENERGY FAIR

1-13-10 - FORD PUSHES FOR SOLUTIONS FOR STATE BUDGET CRISIS; PROPOSES CITIZEN PANEL

1-11-10 - FORD TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL HEALTH CHALLENGE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12

1-11-10 - FORD TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL HEALTH CHALLENGE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8

12-8-09 - FORD HOSTS TOWN HALL MEETING, HEARING CONCERNS ABOUT IKE EXPANSION AND COMMUNITY ISSUES

11-24-09 - FORD PLANS TOWN HALL MEETING TO DISCUSS IDOT PROCUREMENT PROCESS, IKE EXPANSION & OPEN FORUM ISSUES

11-18-09 - FORD INTRODUCES BILL TO INCREASE STATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS

9-15-09 - FORD URGES IDOT TO USE MORE MINORITY CONTRACTORS

8-26-09 - FORD'S BILL CREATING SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM FOR EX-OFFENDERS SIGNED INTO LAW

8-24-09 - FORD & CPS PRES. SCOTT TEAM WITH AGENCIES, BUSINESSES & NON-PROFITS TO HOST PARENT RESOURCE DAY & JOB FAIR

8-21-09 - FORD BILLS TO IMPROVE HOUSING MARKET SIGNED INTO LAW

8-1-09 - FORD HOLDS GRAND OPENING OF OAK PARK CONSTITUENT OFFICE

7-22-09 - FORD URGES GOVERNOR TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION

6-25-09 - FORD CALLS FOR HELP FOR UNDERSERVED FROM ANY TAX INCREASE

6-21-09 - FORD TO HOLD PRESS CONF. ON POSSIBLE STATE BUDGET CUTS TO SUB. ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS

4-22-09 - FORD HOSTS COOK CO. BOARD PRES. TODD STROGER ON WVON

4-7-09 - FORD HOSTS IIT BASKETBALL PROGRAM ON WVON

4-2-09 - FORD URGES PARTICIPATION IN HEARINGS FOR NEW AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL

4-2-09 - FORD ADVANCES REFORM TO KEEP SECOND-TIME OFFENDERS OUT OF JAIL

3-19-09 - FORD PASSES SECOND CHANCE SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM

3-18-09 - FORD REACTS TO GOV. QUINN'S BUDGET PROPOSAL

3-6-09 - FORD CALLS FOR ACTION IN FORECLOSURE CRISIS

2-27-09 - FORD URGES CONGRESS TO RECOGNIZE A-A SLAVE CONTRIBUTIONS

2-23-09 - FORD BILL WOULD DISTRIBUTE EDUCATION MONEY FROM LOCAL LOTTERY SALES

12-17-08 - FORD URGES CONGRESS TO ASSIST STRUGGLING SMALL BUSINESSES

7-16-08 - FORD PROPOSES BUSINESS START-UP LOANS FOR EX-OFFENDERS

6-23-08 - FORD ED HEARING DAY OF

6-18-08 - FORD MATEC MEETING MEETING MED ADV

6-13-08 - FORD EDUCATION HEARING MED ADV

6-5-08 - FORD FATHERHOOD PC

5-31-08 - FORD EOS

5-6-08 - FORD LUPUS DAY

4-22-08 - FORD EARTH DAY RIDESHARE

4-16-07 - FORD DELIVERS ON CAMPAIGN PROMISE: ADVANCES BILL TO HELP EX-OFFENDERS GAIN EMPLOYMENT

4-16-07 - FORD NAMED CHAIR OF U.S. REP DAVIS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON FORECLOSURES

4-09-07 - FORD STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS

4-07-08 - FORD 30 DAY STAY

4-07-08 - FORD NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE

4-03-07 - FORD CALLS FOR QUICK PASSAGE OF "SEVEN PERCENT SOLUTION" FOR PROPERTY TAXES

4-01-07 - FORD URGES COMMUNITY TO HELP PREVENT CHILD ABUSE

3-22-07 - FORD MEETS WITH LOCAL LEADERS DURING SUMMIT ON YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION

3-21-07 - FORD ADVANCES BILL TO ELECT ICC COMMISSIONERS

3-08-07 - FORD TAKES CAUTIOUS APPROACH TO GOVERNOR'S BUDGET PROPOSAL

3-06-07 - FORD MOVES TRANS FAT DISCLOSURE BILL OUT OF COMMITTEE

2-28-07 - FORD MOVES TRANS FAT DISCLOSURE BILL OUT OF COMMITTEE

2-28-07 - FORD ADVANCES BILL TO ELECT ICC COMMISSIONERS

2-23-07 - HOUSE TO CONVENE RARE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER ELECTRIC RATE ROLLBACK BILL

2-23-07 - FORD JOINS NEW EFFORT TO ROLL BACK ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE

2-20-07 - FORD HIGHLIGHTS ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ELECTRIC HIKE

2.14.07 - FORD CALLS FOR MORE BLACKS TO DONATE BLOOD

2-01-07 - FORD STATEMENT ON BLACK HISTORY MONTH

1-23-07 - FORD APPLAUDS SUSPENSION OF CONTROVERSIAL LENDING STUDY

1-10-07 - FORD HOSTS EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE FORUM IN BERWYN

1-09-07 - FORD ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

 

 
                                                                                                                                                               

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