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House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Releases Statement Regarding Illinois Policy Institute’s Holocaust Denier Candidate

By Democrats for the Illinois House | January 28, 2026

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch released the following statement regarding Illinois Policy Institute’s Holocaust Denier candidate: “The darkest moments of our history were fueled by not only hatred; they were enabled…

Illinois Democratic Leaders to Host House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s State Central Fundraiser and 55th Birthday Celebration

By Democrats for the Illinois House | January 26, 2026

CHICAGO — Illinois Democratic leaders will host a milestone birthday celebration honoring Speaker of the Illinois House and 7th District State Central Committeeperson candidate Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Friday, February…

Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability

By Democrats for the Illinois House | January 22, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says this spring’s election-year legislative session will be squarely focused on tackling Illinois voters’ priorities.“We’re going to focus on things that help folks…

LIST: These new Illinois laws go into effect on January 1, 2026

By Democrats for the Illinois House | December 3, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2026, Illinois will usher in a slate of new laws, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker, that promise to…

Illinois Speaker to Host 4th Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser Dec. 10

By Democrats for the Illinois House | November 25, 2025

CHICAGO – Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to bring back his annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser for a 4th year. The event collects new toys…

No Fare Hikes or Service Cuts for Chicago Transit Agencies, RTA Chair Says

By Democrats for the Illinois House | November 14, 2025

CHICAGO — Chicago-area public transportation agencies won’t need to raise fares, cut routes or lay off workers next year after state lawmakers approved a bill overhauling public transit, the head…

CTA Saved From Massive Cuts As State Lawmakers Pass $1.5 Billion Funding Bill For Local Transit

By Democrats for the Illinois House | November 4, 2025

CHICAGO — State lawmakers passed a $1.5 billion funding package early Friday to avoid massive service cuts and layoffs at the CTA, Metra and Pace. The Regional Transportation Authority —…

Democratic Party of DuPage County Announces Public Meeting and Application Process to Fill 42nd House District Vacancy

By Democrats for the Illinois House | September 29, 2025

Meeting set for Sunday, Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m.; applications due Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5:00 p.m. CAROL STREAM, Ill. — The Democratic Party of DuPage County (DPDC) today announced…

Trump is Wrong: No-cash Bail Reform Actually Means Less Crime, Not More.

By Democrats for the Illinois House | September 16, 2025

Adobe Images President Trump recently issued an executive order in an attempt to end pretrial reform in states across the country. He has railed against bail reform in the press,…

Illinois Sees Record-Breaking Tourism in 2024

By Democrats for the Illinois House | August 27, 2025

(WIFR) – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Tourism announces record-breaking tourism achievements for the state in 2024. According to data from…

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