HOMEWOOD – State Senator Napoleon Harris III helped secure a $765,000 state grant through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Ascending Knowledge Community Outreach International in Harvey and Chicagoland Prison Outreach in South Holland.

“I’m glad to see residents of our community will get to take advantage of the Illinois Works program,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “Pre-apprenticeship programs like this are a critical pathway for ensuring Illinoisans are offered a chance to participate in the building trades, especially for people who haven’t previously been exposed to the option of trade school.”

HOMEWOOD – State Senator Napoleon Harris III helped secure a $600,000 state grant through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program for Blackstone Park in Dolton.

“Securing $600,000 for Blackstone Park is about making sure state dollars come back to Dolton and are put to work in our community,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This investment will give families a safe, well-maintained place for children and their families.”

SPRINGFIELD – To further increase access to mental health treatment, State Senator Napoleon Harris III supported a law extending the existing prior authorization ban to cover medically necessary outpatient mental health services.

“This law will help break down barriers to mental health care that many people in our community face,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “Over the years, people are prioritizing mental health more and more, and our laws should reflect that seriousness.” 

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris III supported a measure to stop gyms and fitness centers from canceling or changing benefits of a promised lifetime membership.

“Gyms are offering lifetime memberships only to raise prices and cut benefits a year later,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This law cracks down on gyms using deceptive marketing tactics to take advantage of people just trying to improve their lives through fitness.”