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Senate President Don Harmon

@harmonil

Illinois Senate President representing the 39th Senate District. Oak Park native. Guitar player. Champion of working families, education and clean energy jobs.

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Restaurant review: Forty Acres Fresh Market honors a family matriarch with Mabel’s Meals in Chicago The tiny but mighty hot bar makes fried chicken, rice bowls and a Morning Glory breakfast sandwich that rivals any around the city.

Check out Forty Acres Fresh Market on Chicago Avenue. Great recent review in the Tribune that includes owner Liz Abunaw’s inspiring story. It's been a privilege to work with Liz. Congrats on growing a small business.
@illinoisdceo.bsky.social

11.03.2026 23:22 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon meets members of the Illinois State University football team during a visit at the Illinois Capitol. The football team went on an unprecedented run in the playoffs to make the Football Championship Series championship game. Losing in overtime.

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon meets members of the Illinois State University football team during a visit at the Illinois Capitol. The football team went on an unprecedented run in the playoffs to make the Football Championship Series championship game. Losing in overtime.

@illinoisstateu.bsky.social football took fans, alumni and all of Illinois on an adventure as they crisscrossed the country in the FCS playoffs on their way to the most exciting national championship game at any level. Honored to meet them during a recent Capitol visit with Senator Dave Koehler.

10.03.2026 00:55 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Site Selection magazine has once again named the Chicago metro area tops in the nation for business projects

Site Selection magazine has once again named the Chicago metro area tops in the nation for business projects

The Chicago region has everything needed for success. Great people, great opportunities and great location. You don’t have to take my word for it.
Site Selection once again ranked Chicagoland the top metro. siteselection.com/2025-top-met...
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03.03.2026 22:32 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Hundreds of murals grace Oak Park's Green Line embankment — and more arrive yearly Some of the 20 to 30 new murals added each year are done by Oak Park and Chicago area artists, while others are created by artists from across the country.

Our Green Line viaducts have turned into one of Oak Park’s most unique outdoor galleries thanks to the mini mural program. The application window is open.
🎨 Apply here: www.oakparkareaartscouncil.org/mini-murals/
🗓 Deadline: April 30
The Sun-Times featured the murals recently: tinyurl.com/ymaa86r2

02.03.2026 21:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (right) and Speaker Chris Welch (center) talk issues with the Illinios Farm Bureau during an annual leadersip conference in Springfield

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (right) and Speaker Chris Welch (center) talk issues with the Illinios Farm Bureau during an annual leadersip conference in Springfield

Honored to join the @illinoisfarmbureau.bsky.social
for its recent leadership conference along with @speakerwelchil.bsky.social
Great turnout. Shout out to the students and those involved with the Young Leaders program.
Thank you for showing up, and thank you for the invitation.

27.02.2026 22:49 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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In defense of dignity and the rule of law - Wednesday Journal We have all born witness to what happens when federal power is weaponized against the very people it is supposed to protect. Over the past months, communities across Chicagoland – our communities – an...

Illinois Senate Democrats and a coalition of advocates passed a new law designed to restore some measure of dignity, accountability and basic constitutional order. The purpose is simple: your rights follow you everywhere. No badge, no title, no mask puts anyone above the Constitution.
My op-ed:

26.02.2026 21:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Illinois Conference of Women Legislators is an essential part of how we build a more responsive, inclusive and forward-looking General Assembly. Thank you for the invite and congratulations to the award and scholarship recipients.
@senatoredlyallen.bsky.social @speakerwelchil.bsky.social

26.02.2026 17:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Wearing red today with my colleagues in the Illinois Senate to stand up for women’s heart health. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for women.
Learn warning signs and prevention tips: goredforwomen.org

25.02.2026 23:42 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Preview of Governor Pritzker’s 2026 Budget Address | Illinois Public Media Governor JB Pritzker is delivering his annual State of the State address in which he plans to share his vision for taxes and spending in government. It comes after an intense year in which Illinois sa...

Enjoyed the wide-ranging, LIVE radio conversation this past week with @brianmackey.com for @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social @21st.show. Give it a listen.

23.02.2026 00:06 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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My statement on the vile and bigoted post from the College Republicans at the University of Illinois. Such a message has no place in our society.

04.02.2026 19:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Wishing a joyful and peaceful merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

26.12.2025 00:02 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Christmas food giveaway this Friday, December 19, at 9 AM at Hope Food Pantry in Chicago.

18.12.2025 16:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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There is no badge, no title, no mask that puts anyone above the Constitution.

This law sends the message that if you abuse your authority, there are consequences.

Our rights follow us into the courthouse, onto campus, at the hospital and when taking our kids to daycare.

09.12.2025 20:56 👍 10 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 1

As we gather with friends and family this holiday season, please remember that we can have differing opinions and views without being disagreeable and disrespectful. Threats or violence are not solutions.

26.11.2025 20:05 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I am hosting a Thanksgiving food giveaway with Rep State Representative Norma Hernandez TOMORROW 11/26 at the Leyden Township food pantry from 9-11 a.m.
Details below!

25.11.2025 18:42 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Today we give our deepest respects to service members and the sacrifices they have made for our country. We honor you and thank you for your service this #VeteransDay.

11.11.2025 16:23 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I am joining Representative Camille Lilly for a town hall at Brooks Middle School, 325 S. Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park, from 6:30-7:30 PM on Wednesday, November 12.

We will share details of legislation passed during an especially impactful veto session last month.

I hope to see you there!

10.11.2025 18:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Yesterday, I was pleased to attend a ribbon cutting for the new state-of-the-art facility at the Philip J. Rock Center and School, the nation’s only publicly funded residential school serving deaf-blind children.

04.11.2025 20:47 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Questions remain about the status of federal funding for SNAP benefits. In the meantime, if you or anyone you know is experiencing food insecurity, resources are available in the 39th District. Click below or follow the link in the image to learn more.
www.donharmon.org/resources/50...

03.11.2025 16:56 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Earlier this month, I joined Restore Justice Illinois for a panel recognizing their 10-year anniversary, celebrating their achievements and affirming our shared goals of reforming the criminal justice system.

donharmon.org/news/506-pre...

21.10.2025 19:51 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I am pleased to announce that two schools in the 39th District have been named Illinois Blue Ribbon Schools!

Ascension Catholic School and my former elementary school, St. Giles Elementary, both received the honor.

Congratulations to these local schools!

14.10.2025 17:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Together, we can put an end to domestic violence. If you or a loved one are experiencing abuse, call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 at 877-863-6338. #DVAwareness #DVAM25

09.10.2025 19:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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My statement with Senator John Curran condemning violence and calling for peaceful debate:

12.09.2025 20:41 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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12.09.2025 17:59 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Today I’m thinking of the thousands who lost their lives 24 years ago, and remembering how Americans helped each other cope, recover and grieve. We will forever remember the courageous first responders and everyday Americans who lost their lives on 9/11.

11.09.2025 14:07 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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This Labor Day, take a minute to thank the hardworking people in your life and honor those who gave everything to build the foundation of this country. Thank you for all that you do!

01.09.2025 14:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Earlier this month, I had the great opportunity to attend the @ncslorg.bsky.social Legislative Summit in Boston.

Even better...State Rep. Camille Lilly and I met with some staff planning the summit's 2026 destination: Chicago! We can't wait to welcome everyone to the Windy City next year!

21.08.2025 16:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Coming up this month: Join me and @replilly78
at a senior town hall.

🏡: Lorraine Hansberry Apartments, 5760 W. Lake St., Chicago
📅: Thursday, July 24
⏱ : 12:30 PM

I hope to see you there!

11.07.2025 20:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Another great town hall in Franklin Park! Thank you for the engaging conversation and questions.

25.06.2025 16:19 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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See you tonight, Franklin Park!

24.06.2025 16:38 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0