Villivalam releases statement following ICE detainment on city-owned property
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CHICAGO - Following an ICE detainment outside of Decatur Classical School in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, State Senator Ram Villivalam released the following statement:
“Despite executive orders signed by Mayor Brandon Johnson prohibiting ICE detainments on city-owned property, federal agents detained an employee on Chicago Public School property during school hours.
Know Your Rights Community Briefing
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State Senator Ram Villivalam, alongside State Representative Kevin Olickal and trusted local organizations such as the Indo-American Center, are hosting a virtual Know Your Rights Community Briefing.
The event will be hosted on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m., and will feature presentations on your rights, emergency family planning, resources and support available, as well as immigration policy updates.
Villivalam honors life of Plainfield boy through resolution designating Sept. 21 as Wadee Day in Illinois
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CHICAGO — To honor the life of Wadee AlFayoumi, a six-year-old Palestinian Muslim-American boy from Plainfield, State Senator Ram Villivalam sponsored a resolution earlier this year designating Sept. 21, 2025 as Wadee Day in Illinois.
“A hate-driven act shook our community, state and country, resulting in the loss of a young life,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “As hate has no place in our state, I hope Sept. 21 serves as a reminder of the life of Wadee AlFayoumi and how we can continue to work to prevent violence.”
Villivalam invites residents to a transit town hall
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State Senator Ram Villivalam is hosting a State of Transit town hall on Sept. 20 alongside local elected officials to share updates about the state of transit in Illinois.
“Public transit is an essential part of our communities – getting residents to where they need to go. Without this critical service, many of our neighbors will not be able to get to school, go to their job or even receive the health care they need,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “It is imperative that we continue to talk with residents and provide updates on what we have done to create a world-class public transit system for Illinoisans.”
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Ram Villivalam
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