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Formally established in 1967, the primary mission of the ILBC is to assure that the interests of African American citizens are given equitable representation in the General Assembly and that legislative action is directed to address those interests.

Our mission is clear: to build a more just and equitable Illinois. This means expanding economic opportunities, improving access to quality education, advocating for healthcare equity, and ensuring fairness in our criminal justice system. We know that when Black communities prosper, our entire state benefits.

Mar 26, 2021 · After months of hearings, they introduced legislation to reform four key pillars of Illinois of government: criminal justice; education and workforce development; economic access, equity, and opportunity; and health care and human services.

Mar 8, 2021 · After months of hearings, they introduced legislation to reform four key pillars of Illinois of government: criminal justice; education and workforce development; economic access, equity, and opportunity; and health care and human services.

The education and workforce development pillar is meant to dismantle systemic racism within Illinois’ education system – from early childhood through adult learning.

Representative Maurice West and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus were proud to share that four initiatives have been passed. These four initiatives include the following: Education and Workforce Development For generations, our children have been faced with a lack of resources that would be unimaginable for others.

Feb 20, 2025 · Following Governor JB Pritzker’s annual budget address, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus reaffirmed its commitment to addressing systemic inequities by calling for greater investments in...

Feb 19, 2025 · Illinois State Senator Lakesia Collins, Joint Chairman of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC), will be joined by the entire Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and the Illinois Legislative...

Creates the Health and Human Services Taskforce to undertake a systematic review of health and human service departments and programs, with the goal of improving health and human service outcomes for Illinois residents.