Mike Simmons

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  1. 1 2 Hinton, Rachel (February 6, 2021). "North Side Democrats choose former Rahm Emanuel policy director to fill Sen. Heather Steans' seat". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "State Sen. Mike Simmons wants to focus on the economic struggles of the unseen in his North Side district". Chicago Sun-Times. February 21, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Hagerty, Erin (February 8, 2021). "Michael Simmons Sworn In As Newest State Senator, Beating Out Cassidy For Far North Side Seat". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  4. "Senate Member Details". my.ilga.gov. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  5. 1 2 Olander, Olivia (July 8, 2025). "Competition for 9th Congressional District heats up as 2 state legislators join large Democratic field". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Illinois' 1st openly gay state senator hopes to inspire". WLS-TV . February 21, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  7. "Mike Simmons". Upswell. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  8. Kapos, Shia (February 8, 2021). "SURPRISE! IT's SEN. SIMMONS — TRACY NAMED GOP CHAIR — TEACHER STRIKE AVERTED?". POLITICO. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  9. 1 2 "Chicago's Notable LGBTQ Executives - Mike Simmons". Crain's Chicago Business. July 29, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  10. Ward, Joe (February 4, 2021). "After Sudden Retirement, 6 Candidates Seek Appointment To Become Far North Side's State Senator". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  11. Hinton, Rachel (January 26, 2021). "No 'smoke-filled' Zoom: Rep. Kelly Cassidy defends process to fill Steans' state Senate seat". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  12. Hinton, Rachel (May 12, 2021). "Senator champions bill to ban hair discrimination in schools". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  13. "Gov. Pritzker Signs Jett Hawkins Act To Ban Discrimination Against Braids, Dreadlocks - CBS Chicago". CBS News. August 13, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  14. Azari, Aryana (August 17, 2021). "Mom's fight against hair bias sparks statewide changes in Illinois". ABC News. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  15. "Kids to be protected from hair discrimination in schools: 'Our existence deserves to be celebrated, not just tolerated'". Chicago Sun-Times. August 14, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  16. "Simmons calls for $600-per-child tax credit for struggling families". senatormikesimmons.com. April 8, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  17. Minnis, Glenn (January 31, 2024). "State senator pushes for permanent child tax credit in Illinois". The Center Square. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  18. 1 2 "Gov. J.B. Pritzker's 'pragmatic progressive' approach being put to the test". Chicago Tribune. April 14, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  19. "Simmons advocates for Child Tax Credit, SNAP benefits in subject matter hearings". www.senatormikesimmons.com. May 4, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  20. Simmons, Mike (February 20, 2024). "A permanent Illinois child tax credit would put a serious dent in poverty". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  21. "Simmons on Budget Passage: New Child Tax Credit will Ease Economic Strain for Countless Households across Illinois". www.senatormikesimmons.com. May 26, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  22. "Illinois Legislature Passes $150M Child Tax Credit". Economic Security Project. May 29, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  23. Padar, Kayleigh (December 13, 2023). "Struggling Small Businesses On The Far North Side Can Apply For $10,000 Grant". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  24. "Simmons announces $2.5 million in funding to launch 7th District Small Business Restoration Grant on Chicago's Far North Side". senatormikesimmons.com. December 12, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  25. "Simmons Announces $2.5 Million Awarded to 225 Small Businesses in 7th District!". senatormikesimmons.com. June 20, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  26. "Simmons celebrates signage of comprehensive public transit bill". www.senatormikesimmons.com. August 4, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  27. Filbin, Patrick (August 9, 2024). "DuSable Lake Shore Drive Redesign Plan Is 'Not Good Enough,' Critics Say". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  28. "Simmons Fights for RTA Free Transit for Low-Income Individuals". www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com. May 15, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  29. Simmons, Mike; Grimshaw, Jacky (April 13, 2025). "Unified whole for transit". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  30. "Bill proposes to make Illinois a sanctuary for trans, gender diverse people" . Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  31. Migdon, Brooke (December 29, 2022). "Three states mulling protections for gender-affirming health care". The Hill. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  32. "Simmons holds People's Legislative Council on gun violence".
  33. Legislative Information System (June 14, 2024). "Mike Simmons (D) - Member Details - 103rd General Assembly". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  34. Legislative Information System (June 14, 2024). "Mike Simmons (D) - Member Details - 105th General Assembly". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  35. Legislative Information System (June 14, 2024). "Mike Simmons (D) - Member Details - 102nd General Assembly". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
Mike Simmons
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Simmons in 2025
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 7th district
Assumed office
February 6, 2021