Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam
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Villivalam announces Valentine’s Day card collection drive for seniors

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:05 AM

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CHICAGO ─ To show appreciation and lift the spirits of local seniors, State Senator Ram Villivalam is collecting cards for residents in long-term care facilities for Valentine’s Day.

“Valentine’s cards serve as a reminder that we are seen, heard and cared for,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “I am excited to join community members in spreading joy this season to local senior residents thanks to continued participation in our card collection drive.”

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Villivalam announces $1.2 million investment for 8th District parks

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Friday, January 16, 2026 01:15 PM

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CHICAGO ─ Thanks to strong support from State Senator Ram Villivalam, the 8th District received a combined total of $1.2 million from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant to help continue ongoing improvements.

“Local parks are an essential part of our community – connecting neighbors to nature and increasing recreational activity opportunities” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “By investing into the future of our parks, we are ensuring residents continue to be a safe space for all to enjoy.”

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Villivalam measure securing world-class transit system for Illinois signed into law

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 11:34 AM

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SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam spearheaded a new law providing necessary reforms and historic investments to address the public transit fiscal cliff and issues facing the system in Illinois.

“Riders, transit workers, and stakeholders from the business, labor, environmental, and urban planning sectors told my colleagues and I for years about the challenges and opportunities that exist with our public transit systems,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Their concerns were the same ones I see each time I have used public transit myself – delays, ghost buses or lack of service. The status quo wasn’t working. It was time to make a change in order for people to get their school, job, and/or doctor’s appointment in a safe, reliable, and accessible way.”

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Villivalam supports new law providing property tax relief to seniors

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Friday, December 12, 2025 02:08 PM

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SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam supported a property tax relief package that increases property tax exemption thresholds for senior citizens in Illinois.

“Our seniors deserve to be supported – not worry about being priced out of their homes due to increasing property taxes in their neighborhood,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Through this measure, we are supporting our seniors by providing the necessary relief needed to ensure they are able to stay in our communities without a high price tag.”

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  1. Villivalam voted for law to enhance civil rights amid ICE activities
  2. Villivalam: Delivering a world-class public transit system that Illinoisans deserve
  3. Villivalam releases statement following ICE detainment on city-owned property
  4. Know Your Rights Community Briefing
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Welcome

I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. While there is no question that the last few years have been an unprecedented and unsettling time for all of us, my office and I have partnered with and witnessed the incredible support offered by members of our communities.
 
I remain committed to providing proactive, progressive, and effective representation on behalf of the residents of the 8th State Senate District.
 
My office and I aim to provide top notch constituent services and to keep you updated on the latest in Springfield. This website is your portal to connecting with my office and I for any way we may be of assistance to you or your family, including keeping you informed on our community-centered agenda in the Illinois Senate. Below you can find our contact information, office hours and the latest news.
 
We're available in-person or by telephone and/or email Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM. We frequently check our voicemail as well as our email system outside those hours to ensure we're helping with all urgent constituent matters.
 
Please call us at 872-208-5188 or click the CONTACT US tab above.

All my best,
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Ram Villivalam
State Senator, IL-08

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3851 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(872) 208-5188

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Stratton Office Building
401 S. Spring St.
Section C, Office E
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5500

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