State Senator Graciela Guzman

State Senator Graciela Guzman Senator for Illinois Senate District 20 | Albany Park, Avondale, Logan Square, Belmont Cragin

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At this years Latino Unity Day, I was proud to join the RAÍCES panel being hosted with the Illinois Association of Hispa...
05/09/2026

At this years Latino Unity Day, I was proud to join the RAÍCES panel being hosted with the Illinois Association of Hispanic Employees to talk about language access, equity, leadership, and the invisible labor too many bilingual state workers carry every day with and .

We cannot build an equitable state on invisible labor. Bilingual workers are not just helping the system function, in many offices, they are holding the system together.

Language access cannot be a hallway favor or an individual burden. It has to be an agency responsibility backed by staffing, compensation, transparency, and accountability.

Representation also cannot stop at the frontline. If Latinos are helping run the system every day but are missing from management, HR, policy, and executive leadership, then we have not truly changed power.

Thank you to everyone who shared their stories, organized, and continues pushing for a state government that reflects and serves our communities with dignity. As legislators and members of the Illinois Latino Legislative Caucus, we are also state employees. We respect and honor our partnership with this community as we bring RAÍCES to reality. Our caucus pillars are a grounding force, not just a slogan. It is a commitment to equity, justice, and community development rooted in the real lives of our people.

Huge shoutout to all the advocates who came to the State Capitol to advocate for revenue reform in Illinois! I was proud...
05/09/2026

Huge shoutout to all the advocates who came to the State Capitol to advocate for revenue reform in Illinois! I was proud to stand alongside and to call for urgently needed revenue reform as people are feeling the price pressure in their lives from rising rent, more expensive groceries and rising insurance costs.

We can uplift the working and middle classes with the financial support to build a future for themselves at a time when the economy and federal administration are very unstable. The need our communities are feeling is urgent; we must take decisive action this month to help our communities by taxing the rich and move Illinois forward.

The killing of Silverio Villegas González devastated a family and shook communities across Chicago. I welcome this inves...
05/09/2026

The killing of Silverio Villegas González devastated a family and shook communities across Chicago. I welcome this investigation, but we know accountability is not automatic. It happens because families, neighbors, and organizers refuse to let the truth be buried.

Illinois must act where the federal government has failed. We need answers, we need consequences, and we need to make clear that no agency is above the law when our communities are harmed.

🚨BELMONT CRAGIN 🚨
05/07/2026

🚨BELMONT CRAGIN 🚨

I am proud to announce our effort to enshrine the right to wear protective medical equipment without fear of retaliation...
05/05/2026

I am proud to announce our effort to enshrine the right to wear protective medical equipment without fear of retaliation passed the Senate last week! The Protective Medical Equipment Freedom Act – or Kiki’s Law – would give all individuals the right to wear protective medical equipment in public accommodations without having to disclose personal health information.

It prohibits discrimination, harassment, denial of service, eviction, retaliation, or employer penalties related to wearing protective medical equipment, with limited exceptions for security and operational safety. In addition the measure to decouple adult higher education from federal rules passed through the Senate Executive Committee.

05/05/2026

I have the honor of stepping up at this moment to take on the responsibility of serving as co-chair of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus in the Senate. I do not take this lightly. I will use this role to stand for Latino communities across our state. Whether you are a student in Chicago, a mother in Aurora, or a farmworker in Southern Illinois, I will fight to make sure our communities are seen, heard and represented in the State Capitol.

This role brings both responsibility and a broader platform. And I believe that when you have a platform, you use it to uplift people and to speak plainly when injustice is happening. That means being bold in our words and backing them up with action. It means resisting federal overreach and attacks on our communities, advancing revenue that supports working families, and rejecting corporate handouts at a time when people are struggling to make ends meet. I am honored to serve as your Senator. The weight of this responsibility is not lost on me, and I am committed to uplifting our communities by bringing in resources, building partnerships, keeping you informed, and supporting the education of our youth.

Now that we’ve started the month of May, our office wanted to make sure everyone knows of the upcoming changes in eligib...
05/04/2026

Now that we’ve started the month of May, our office wanted to make sure everyone knows of the upcoming changes in eligibility for SNAP. New federal regulations mean that around 150,000 SNAP recipients are at risk of losing their coverage. If you’ve recently lost coverage, please consider reaching out to GCFD for temporary cash assistance. If you have questions on if you qualify, or need assistance with your application our office is here to help!

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Ahora que hemos comenzado el mes de mayo, nuestra oficina quería asegurarse de que todos supieran a todos de los proximos cambios en los requisitos de elegibilidad para SNAP. Las nuevas regulaciones federales implican que alrededor de 150,000 beneficiarios de SNAP estan a riesgo de perder su cobertura. Si recientemente ha perdido su cobertura, por favor considere comunicarse con GCFD para recibir asistencia económica temporal. Si tiene preguntas sobre si califica, o necesita asistencia con su solicitud, ¡nuestra oficina está aquí para ayudarle!

05/04/2026

Join us for tonights Town Hall

05/04/2026

Listen here for my weekly round-up of our work last week in the State Capitol and my take on the issues impacting our community!

Thank you, 30th Ward Alderwoman Ruth Cruz , for allowing us to join you for another incredible Día del Niño celebration....
05/04/2026

Thank you, 30th Ward Alderwoman Ruth Cruz , for allowing us to join you for another incredible Día del Niño celebration. Our team had a wonderful time engaging with the community. No matter how difficult times may be, it is more crucial than ever that we embrace joy and celebrate our culture.

Hi everyone! Our office will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday since our staff is heading down to Springfield. We will be...
05/04/2026

Hi everyone! Our office will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday since our staff is heading down to Springfield. We will be available for remote services and responding to emails. If you contact our office please leave a voicemail when you call so we can call you back. Thank you!

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Chicago, IL
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