La Shawn K. Ford, a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, has been representing District 8 since 2007. His district encompasses the West Side of Chicago and several suburbs. Throughout his time in office, Representative Ford has been assigned to various committees, including Appropriations-Higher Education Committee, House Financial Institutions Committee, Labor & Commerce Committee, Public Utilities Committee, and Restorative Justice Committee. He has also chaired committees such as the Appropriations—Higher Education and Financial Institutions Committees.