Elgie Sims
@ElgieSims
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Attorney; State Senator, Illinois’ 17th Dist.; National Chair, @CSGovts; 26th Midwest RVP, Alpha Phi Alpha; Community Activist and Advocate; RTs ≠ endorsement.
Joined June 2010
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till – a Chicago native – was lynched in Mississippi after being accused of interacting with a white women. Today, honor Till’s life and legacy by reflecting on his impact on the fight for racial justice and continuing to combat hate in all its forms.
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SAVE THE DATE!. Join us Saturday August 16, 2025, at West Chatham Park which is located at 8223 S. Princeton, Chicago IL, 60620 from 10AM-2PM.
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SAVE THE DATE!. Join us Saturday August 16, 2025, at West Chatham Park which is located at 8223 S. Princeton, Chicago IL, 60620 from 10AM-2PM. This event will be in partnership with Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, State Rep. Nicholas "Nick" Smith.
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Thank you to Park Manor Neighbors for giving me the opportunity to update their community group with recent developments from this past Senate Session!.#Serving17.#inthedistrict
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July is National Bereaved Parents Month, a time to honor and uplift grieving parents and families who have suffered the loss of a child.
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In the U.S., Black women working full-time are paid only 66 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men. This Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, join me in raising awareness of these pay disparities and let’s work together to foster more equitable work environments.
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Talking about mental health in communities of color means uplifting cultural strengths, honoring healing traditions and recognizing how resilience is shaped by lived experiences. Learn more about supporting minority mental health at
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The Fourth of July can be a blast — but only if you celebrate safely. Never allow children to light or play with fireworks, and always have a bucket of water handy in case of a fire.
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On the Fourth of July, we celebrate our nation's independence and reaffirm our commitment to uphold the American ideals of liberty and justice for all. Have a safe and happy Independence Day! 🗽
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Thank you to The Law Offices Of Ted London & Associates and St. Mark United Methodist Church - Chicago, IL for partnering with my office for our monthly Pro Bono Legal Clinic!. #Serving17.#inthedistrict.#LegalClinic
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On this day in 1971, the former Post Office Department became the @USPS, an independent establishment of the executive branch of the U.S. government. Celebrate by thanking your postal worker today!
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Excited to collaborate with the Illinois Venture Capital Association on ways to enhance our state's economy and create more opportunities for all. Let's work together to make Illinois an even better place for families to thrive! #Serving17 #EconomicOpportunities #BetterFuture
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Join us, June 30, 2025, for a Free Legal Clinic in partnership with The Law Offices Of Ted London & Associates and St. Mark United Methodist Church - Chicago, IL. RSVP:.
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Join us, June 30, 2025, for a Free Legal Clinic in partnership with The Law Offices Of Ted London & Associates and St. Mark United Methodist Church - Chicago, IL. RSVP Link:. #Serving17.#inthedistrict.#LegalClinic
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I want to give a big thank you to Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, the Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official), the Center for Better Aging and Midway Moving & Storage for partnering with my office for a Community Shred Day!!!. #Serving17.#inthedistrict.#ShredDay
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JOIN US TOMMOROW FOR A FREE SHRED DAY, WHERE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS CAN SAFELY DISPOSE OF ANY DOCUMENTS, PAPERWORK, ELECTRONICS AND PERSCRIPTIONS. This event will take place on June 21st, 2025, at 8233 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60620. #Serving17.#inthedistrict.#ShredDay
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Thank you to St. Michael Missionary Baptist Church - main page for putting together their Community Leadership Summit!.The theme of todays’s summit was “From Trauma to Transformation” and I had to honor to listen to the perspectives some of the youth from our communities.
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Join us, June 30, 2025, for a Free Legal Clinic. This event will be at St. Mark United Methodist Church located at 8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60619 from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. RSVP Link:.
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JOIN US TOMMOROW FOR A FREE SHRED DAY, WHERE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS CAN SAFELY DISPOSE OF ANY DOCUMENTS, PAPERWORK, ELECTRONICS AND PERSCRIPTIONS. This event will take place on June 21st, 2025, at 8233 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60620. #Serving17.#inthedistrict.#ShredDay
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Happy first day of summer! As you and your family enjoy the warm weather, be sure to brush up on ways to keep yourself safe. Check out summer safety tips here:
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