Senator Mike Simmons

Senator Mike Simmons serves the 7th District which includes the Chicago neighborhoods of Lincoln Square, Edgewater, Uptown, West Ridge, Rogers Park, & Lakeview.

[Senator Mike Simmons @SenMikeSimmons]

It’s official: While holding a photo of my late mom, I took the oath of office and was sworn in to my second term! It’s a towering honor to continue serving the people of the 7th district and centering marginalized voices from the far north side of Chicago and across the state.

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This facility is welcomed news alongside my 2023 bill that will be law on July 1st, 2026, requiring all new purchases of transit buses to be emission-free vehicles! I'm so excited for the newly formed NITA to expand their zero-emission fleet over the coming years. (2/2)

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Electric, zero-emission buses will soon be making their way into the public transit system across Chicagoland! Last month, I attended the grand opening for Pace's new electric bus charging station in Waukegan... (1/2)

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Today, I am taking some time to revisit the works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Let us hope we can channel Dr. King's power in organizing and advocacy this year when it will be more important than ever that we organize as a community against federal overreach and oppression.

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Attention SNAP Recipients!

Due to the Federal budget bill passed last July, SNAP work requirements are set to go into effect on February 1st.
Please visit the link in bio for more information from the Greater Chicago Food Depository. My team is also ready to assist. #SaveOurSNAP

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ICJIA is announcing $50M in R3 grant opportunities to invest in communities impacted by disinvestment. Funding supports reentry, youth development, violence prevention & more.

Apply by March 6, 2026 here: https://t.co/vyqj8QTcSK.

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New year, new laws. SALT ICE is now law in Illinois, and here is what you need to know about new restrictions on ICE and Customs and Border Patrol in Illinois.

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Calling for all young people! The Illinois Children's Mental Health Partnership (ICMHP) is now accepting applications for 2026! Link in bio or at QR code.

[Senator Mike Simmons @SenMikeSimmons]

My district office staff recently joined Representative Cassidy and her team for a training in Mental Health First Aid. After 2 hours of online training and 5 hours of in-person instruction, our staff are now certified in Mental Health First Aid. Congrats team!

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Warm wishes to everyone celebrating Kwanzaa! May this season inspire reflection, community and a brighter future for all children.

[Senator Mike Simmons @SenMikeSimmons]

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Team Simmons! Today, I am thinking of the amazing staff and volunteers who work hard in my district office, Springfield office, and out in the community.

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The holidays are pulling into the station. All aboard!

It was so fun to catch the CTA holiday train last week! I hope you all are enjoying this time of year with your family and friends.

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Wishing everyone a joyous conclusion to Hanukkah for all who celebrate! May the light and happiness of the season last throughout the year.

[Senator Mike Simmons @SenMikeSimmons]

Happy Holidays everyone! The District Office will be closed December 22nd through January 2nd. If you need to reach the team, please call us at 773-769-1717 or email [email protected], and we will respond as soon as the office reopens.

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Happy holidays from Hollywood House! Thankful for the seniors at Hollywood House for inviting my team and I to your holiday party! It is always great to connect with some of the seniors living on our great lakefront.

[Senator Mike Simmons @SenMikeSimmons]

Today, RFK Jr. and the Trump administration launched another attack on gender-affirming care, committing another outrageous overreach of federal power in pursuit of criminalizing everyday Americans. As state senator, I will always fight for your right to gender-affirming care.

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Thank you to everyone who has advocated for saving our transit system over the past two years. Now, we should celebrate the future of Chicago transit as we look to turn our transit dreams into reality following the law going into effect on June 1st, 2026! (2/2)

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We have finally done it. $1.5 Billion in transit funding and reform is now official! This morning, I joined Governor Pritzker, colleagues, and transit workers in Union Station as the Governor signed Senate Bill 2111 into law. (1/2)

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Thank you to the Swedish American Museum for including me in yesterday's St. Lucia Celebration of Lights in Andersonville! Moments like this, when everyone celebrates one another - adults, kids, cultures & backgrounds of all kinds, makes me so grateful to be your state senator!

[Senator Mike Simmons @SenMikeSimmons]

Many, many thanks to St. Ben's student volunteers and all of the community members who gave their time today to bring holiday joy and warmth to our seniors! (2/2)

[Senator Mike Simmons @SenMikeSimmons]

Happy Holidays, everyone! This morning the team took part in a beloved annual tradition - the St. Benedict Holiday Senior Luncheon! We loved talking with folks, handing out my Pink Mailer, and making sure everyone is connected to my office and state resources. (1/2)