My office will host a town hall before the upcoming legislative session to hear from constituents. Learn more about initiatives we plan to take on, give feedback and share your ideas with us at this free, virtual event.

WHO: State Senator Ram Villivalam
WHAT: Pre-Session Town Hall
WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022
WHERE: Livestream on Facebook

In partnership with Alderman Debra Silverstein, 50th Ward Rep. Representative Denyse Stoneback and Muslim Women Resource Center we are collecting winter wear and home supplies to welcome the over 700 incoming Afghan refugees expected to resettle in the Chicago area. See below for drop-off locations and requested items.

Drop-off at our district office is by appointment only - call (872) 208-5188, text (224) 592-5819, or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule an appointment.

WHO: Muslim Women Resource Center, State Rep. Denyse Stoneback, Ald. Debra Silverstein
WHAT: Winter Donation Drive for Afghan Refugees
WHEN: Jan. 3-23, 2022
WHERE: See above for drop-off locations

­CHICAGO – State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) and Alderperson Debra Silverstein partnering with the Rohingya Cultural Center, Swedish Covenant Hospital, ICNA Relief and the city of Chicago to offer a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic for children in the West Ridge area. The clinic will also offer booster shots to anyone who needs one.

“Getting vaccinated is the best way for us to protect our community’s public health and end the pandemic,” Villivalam said. “I encourage anyone with questions on the vaccine to join us to learn more and get their shot.”

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CHICAGO – State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) and State Representative Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago) are partnering with other elected officials and immigrant and refugee support organizations to host a refugee town hall at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18.

“With humanitarian crises rising across the globe, our community will welcome some 500 refugees to the Chicago area,” Villivalam said. “Join us for an open forum on how we can welcome our new neighbors and create a lasting support network.”

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