Press Releases

CHICAGO – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes announced that Cicero will receive $270,860 through Illinois’ Safe Routes to School program to improve pedestrian safety and expand opportunities for children and families to safely walk and bike in their communities.

“Students and their families deserve peace of mind that getting to and from school isn’t dangerous,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “The investments in this infrastructure are an investment in our children’s safety.”

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to the Illinois State Police opening an investigation into the September 2025 fatal ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas González:

“We welcome this investigation and believe those responsible for the killing of Silverio Villegas González must be held accountable. For eight long months, evidence suggesting this shooting was unjustified – from body camera footage contradicting the federal agent’s claims of severe injury to lack of evidence supporting claims that an agent was dragged – has circulated in the public sphere.

CHICAGO – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes is leading a transformative piece of housing legislation that will rein in excessive parking requirements imposed by municipalities and remove a key barrier to building more homes for working families.

“Every unnecessary parking space we mandate is a home we aren’t able to build,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “This measure is about putting families first and making sure communities have the tools they need to grow, welcome new residents and build housing that people can actually afford.”

CHICAGO – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes will be hosting a health and wellness fair at Poder’s headquarters in Chicago on Monday, April 20.

“This event is a great way for people in the community to make sure they are taking care of themselves,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “From the health screenings to health insurance enrollment assistance, there are numerous ways that residents can find value in attending the health fair.”