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Vance says Trump administration would end funding to Planned Parenthood

By Democrats for the Illinois House | October 13, 2024

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former president Donald Trump’s running mate, said that if elected, Trump would seek to end federal money for Planned Parenthood. “We don’t think that taxpayers should fund late-term abortions,”…

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Planned Parenthood Illinois Action board reveals 2024 election endorsements

By Democrats for the Illinois House | October 7, 2024

The Planned Parenthood Illinois Action (PPIA) Board announced its endorsements for the offices of Illinois State House, Illinois State Senate, and the statewide advisory ballot measures on the 2024 ballot…

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Chief judge in St. Clair County says Illinois is safer after a year without cash bail

By Democrats for the Illinois House | September 29, 2024

In the year since Illinois got rid of cash bail, St. Clair County’s chief judge saysthe new system is working — and it’s making the Metro East county safer. “Those…

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Get Out the Vote with Illinois House Democrats Plus All Upcoming House Dems Events

By Democrats for the Illinois House | September 26, 2024

Election Day is 40 Days Away! Help Us Win More in 2024 From Palatine to Elgin to East St. Louis, our GOTV team is on the move! 👟💫 If you’re…

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G-PAC Illinois and Giffords PAC Endorse Slate of Gun Safety Candidates for Illinois General Assembly

By Democrats for the Illinois House | September 25, 2024

CHICAGO – The Gun Violence Prevention PAC of Illinois (G-PAC), the state’s leading gun violence advocacy organization, and GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords,…

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2024 Illinois Voters Guide

By Democrats for the Illinois House | September 5, 2024

Below you will find a list of all resources to help prepare you for the 2024 Illinois General Election. Voter Registration The online voter registration window closes Sunday, October 20.…

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Terisa Griffin Returns for Speaker Welch’s Fall Fundraiser Plus More House Dems Events

By Democrats for the Illinois House | September 5, 2024

Join us on September 19 in honoring Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch at his annual Fall Fundraiser. Also returning to the stage at Adler Planetarium is legendary Chicago artist Terisa Griffin…

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Women behind bars are often survivors of abuse. A series of new laws aim to reduce their sentences

By Democrats for the Illinois House | September 4, 2024

CHICAGO (AP) — Advocates for domestic violence survivors in Illinois celebrated earlier this month when Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law making it easier for those who are…

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Don’t take Asian American voters for granted

By Democrats for the Illinois House | August 29, 2024

The return of the Democratic National Convention to Chicago inevitably brings back to mind the events of 1968 and the violent clashes between police and anti-Vietnam War protesters. I can…

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Capitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument

By Democrats for the Illinois House | August 22, 2024

President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Friday to designate the “Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument” on the 116th anniversary of the deadly riot in the state capital.  “We’re allowing history to…

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