Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam

Villivalam leads measure to ensure affordable, accessible housing for Illinoisans

: Category: Press Releases; Tuesday, May 26, 2026 06:30 PM

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SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam is spearheading a measure through the Senate aimed at ensuring accessible, affordable housing in Illinois.

“Since 2024, cost of living has continued to rise, and now the Trump administration is continuing to make it harder for working families to access quality, affordable housing in their own neighborhoods,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “With residents potentially facing additional federal requirements to secure adequate housing, we must act now to ensure all Illinoisans have housing options within reach .”

Villivalam, Delgado introduce measure to streamline NITA implementation

: Category: Press Releases; Tuesday, May 26, 2026 06:12 PM

SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) and State Representative Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) released the following statement after introducing House Bill 2335.

“We look forward to the enactment of the transformational reforms and funding in Senate Bill 2111 that will put us on a path to providing a safe, reliable, accessible, and integrated world class public transit system for our entire state. The legislation introduced today consists of technical changes to further streamline the implementation of and provide additional clarity to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act ahead of its June 1st effective date.”

Villivalam-backed measure would ensure mental health support for educational staff

: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, May 20, 2026 06:13 PM

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SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam is leading the charge in tackling the mental health crisis thanks to a new measure that would ensure mental health support for educational staff.

“The mental health crisis continues to affect people every day,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Currently, educational staff do not have the mental health support or resources needed to get the care they deserve – and now it’s up to us to help break down these barriers so they can access care.”

Villivalam advances measure expanding transparency on utility rates

: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, May 20, 2026 04:20 PM

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SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam is championing a measure that would increase transparency when utility companies ask the Illinois Commerce Commission to raise their rates.

“Cost of living is on the rise – and so are our utility bills,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Meanwhile, utility rate hikes are occurring without transparency or an opportunity for public input.”

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