DePaul University Professor Zachary Cook and students in DePaul's 'Explore Chicago' program spent time recently with Senator Harris learning about how legislation is introduced and becomes law and discussing recent legislative issues.

The students were interested in the senator's work on Senate Bill 2178, known as Rocky’s Law, a measure to provide catastrophic insurance coverage for school athletes that passed in 2013. Sen. Harris explained what happened to Rocky Clark, whose experience inspired the bill, as well as the process and challenges it took to get it enacted.

The students asked Sen. Harris about concealed carry legislation and any upcoming gun control issues in the General Assembly.

Sen. Harris enjoyed telling the students about his career, how he got involved in public service and about the specific concerns of his district.

Senator Harris will hold an "Ask the Experts" Forum for small and diverse businesses on Friday, November 7. Please see details below.

Senator Napoleon Harris is pleased to announce a toy drive for children in the 15th district. Please read below for details and learn how to participate.

Senator Napoleon Harris III will co-host a meeting for school officials, board members and the public with Rep. William Davis and Rep. Thaddeus Jones to discuss Senate Bill 16, a measure that would change the distribution of resources for school funding statewide.  Staff from the Illinois State Board of Education and from Senator Andy Manar's office will attend to describe the scope of the bill and answer questions; Sen. Manar is the bill's sponsor. Here are the details: