Senate President Don Harmon

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Illinois Senate President representing the 39th Senate District. Oak Park native. Guitar player. Champion of working families, education and clean energy jobs.

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, center, stops for pictures with Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch and several other local leaders following a well-attended Melrose Park Chamber of Commerce breakfast briefing in which Harmon and Welch talked about key issues in Springfield and took questions from the audience.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and a collection of community leaders and advocates cut a ceremonial ribbon to mark the opening of the Sankofa Village Wellness Center. The center will provide accessible health care, mental health services, youth programming and more.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (center) is pictured with community members, advocates and experts at Sarah's Inn's annual "Together We Inspire" forum. The discussion was often-overlooked brain injuries caused by domestic violence and the work being done to prevent, understand and support victims.
Former Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie passed away. Illinois Senate President Dono Harmon had the following statement about her life and legacy: “Barbara Flynn Currie was a larger-than-life figure at the Capitol and a giant in Illinois government. She was a leader, a mentor, a fighter and a bit of a character. A pragmatic progressive before such labels existed, she brought preparation and purpose to everything she did. She was both intellectually intimidating and remarkably kind. In leadership, she was often the one to tell people no. She did it with a smile and a sparkle in her eye. Barbara had that enviable Irish gift: she could tell you to go to hell and make you look forward to the journey. Immensely intelligent and a joy to be around, she possessed a wit few dared test and arguably none ever bested. Those who had the privilege to work with her are forever better for having known and experienced the tour de force that was Barbara Flynn Currie. Her influence will be felt for generations in the leaders she inspired, the trails she blazed and the stronger, more inclusive state she helped build. We honor her life and legacy. Godspeed, Barbara Flynn Currie.”
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon's statement about the surprise announcement by West Suburban hospital that it intends to immediately restore some medical services just weeks after suddenly shutting down amid a financial crisis. Harmon's statement: “For the sake of the patients and the community, I hope this is true and that it pans out. But my hopefulness is tempered by the cascade of financial and logistical problems that preceded the recent closure. Like so many others who have tried to help along the way, I still have a lot of questions about where all the resources went.”
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (left) discusses issues and leadership with students from Southern Illinois University's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute during the recent Women's Civic Day at the Illinois Capitol. The day encourages women to pursue leadership roles in public policy and institutions.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (center) and Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch (right) listen as business leader and moderator Kara Demirjian Huss poses questions during a recent gathering of members of the business group the Young Presidents' Organization. Harmon and Welch stressed the importance of shared goals, balanced budgets and economic stability for Illinois.
Oak Park Township Assessor Ali El Saffar, center wearing the suit and tie, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his first inauguration into office. He and now-Senate President Don Harmon came into public office within months of each other and have worked closely on issues ever since.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon with leaders from the Illinois Association of School Boards during the organization's advocacy day in Springfield.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon signs a memory wall at Beyond Hunger's new building in Oark Park. The new building allows the anti-hunger organization to consolidate operations in one place while expanding services to the community. It's a full-circle development for the building, which began as a grocery store.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon meets members of the Illinois State University football team during a visit at the Illinois Capitol. The football team went on an unprecedented run in the playoffs to make the Football Championship Series championship game. Losing in overtime.
Site Selection magazine has once again named the Chicago metro area tops in the nation for business projects
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (right) and Speaker Chris Welch (center) talk issues with the Illinios Farm Bureau during an annual leadersip conference in Springfield