Black Caucus: Justice for Sonya Massey

• Sonya Massey
• Justice for Sonya Massey

CHICAGO — State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago), Senate Chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the body camera footage which led to the indictment of the ex-deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey in her home:

“This video is sickening. It is despicable and disgusting to see such brutal violence toward an innocent Black woman. How did this person ever become a law enforcement officer?

“This is why we fought for increased transparency.

“This is why we fought for body camera requirements.

“This is why we fought to end cash bail to keep dangerous people detained.

“But arresting and detaining the perpetrator isn’t the end. Justice demands answers and accountability. We need to know how and why someone capable of such a horrible act was given a badge and a gun in the first place.

“The repeated murders of unarmed Black people across the country is sickening and emotionally traumatizing. Sonya Massey is dead because she called 911 for help. Our communities deserve better. We stand with the Springfield community and the Massey family.

“May Sonya Massey’s memory be a blessing and bring comfort to those who knew her.”

Healthcare Protection Act signed into law thanks to Peters

• Healthcare Protection Act
• HPA
• health care
• HB 5395

CHICAGO — Today, State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) released the following statement following the signing of his historic legislation – the Healthcare Protection Act – to reform predatory health insurance practices and protect patients:

“Like so many Illinois residents, I know the anxiety and fear that comes with navigating our health care system – especially right now as my wife and I are looking to have children in the near future and exploring fertility treatment options.

“It is hard enough trying to navigate the day in and day out of life – our health care policies and procedures shouldn’t add to that. Insurance is supposed to ease the burden of accessing health care, not create further obstacles.

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Peters’ district to see $101 million in Rebuild Illinois investments

• SB 1808
• HB 3587
• MYP 2025

CHICAGO – Building upon the smart infrastructure investments supported by State Senator Robert Peters, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced an investment of $101 million in road and bridge improvement projects across the 13th District.

“Thanks to Rebuild Illinois, we will see some much-needed improvements to our roads and bridges,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “These investments allow us to put in the work to preserve the historic value of our roads and increase safety for residents.”

As part of IDOT’s latest Multi-Year Plan under Rebuild Illinois, the district Peters represents will see four infrastructure projects totaling $101 million next year.

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Peters announces funding for Chicago mental health clinic

CHICAGO – State Senator Robert Peters announced Thresholds mental health center in Chicago has been selected to participate in a federal program designed to expand and improve access to coordinated mental health care and substance use treatment.

“Mental health is an issue that touches every community in Illinois,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “This program offers folks who otherwise would go without help the opportunity to receive behavioral health services.”

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