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IL House Speaker Launches Black Excellence in Bleu: Celebrating the First African-American Speakers of the House and Those to Come

By Democrats for the Illinois House | July 25, 2024

WESTCHESTER, Ill.– Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate are doing more than hosting one of the biggest DNC parties of the year. They are also…

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IL House Speaker Endorses VP Kamala Harris

By Democrats for the Illinois House | July 22, 2024

WESTCHESTER, Ill.–Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch issued the following statement regarding his support of Vice President Kamala Harris: Throughout our history, strong women have built movements that united us, inspired…

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Thank you for joining us at Equality & Pride 365! See more upcoming House Dems events

By Democrats for the Illinois House | July 3, 2024

We will always love out LOUD! We are proud to be a state that protects and empowers our LGBTQ+ communities. Thank you again for sharing this night with us. We…

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Gov. JB Pritzker signs into law a bill creating the new Department of Early Childhood 

By Democrats for the Illinois House | July 1, 2024

BRAINCHILD: Gov. JB Pritzker has signed into law a measure that puts three different early childhood services programs all in one new department, the Department of Early Childhood. From the bill-signing: “For years, they…

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There’s Still Time to Join Us Tonight at Equality & Pride 365!

By Democrats for the Illinois House | June 27, 2024

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will once again host Equality & Pride 365 TONIGHT at the I.O. Godfrey Rooftop in Chicago. And there’s still time to join him and LGBTQ+ champions from across the…

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IL House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Brings Back Pride Month Celebration June 27th

By Democrats for the Illinois House | June 18, 2024

CHICAGO, June 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — It’s time to celebrate PRIDE across Illinois. Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch in celebrating Pride Month and Illinois’ efforts to protect LGBTQ+ rights with a fundraiser on Thursday, June…

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You’re invited! 💌 Join House Dems and Speaker Welch this summer to celebrate Juneteenth, Pride, and more.

By Democrats for the Illinois House | June 14, 2024

You can support our members at these upcoming events!

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Rep. Rashid, US Senator Markey Honored by Public Citizen

By Democrats for the Illinois House | June 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Public Citizen, a renowned nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, recognized State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) with the prestigious Democracy Champion award. The award was presented at their gala at the…

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House Speaker to Host 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration

By Democrats for the Illinois House | June 11, 2024

WESTCHESTER, Ill.– On Wednesday, June 19 from 1 pm to 5 pm, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will welcome the community and local officials to Memorial Park [639 N. Wolf Road in…

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Illinois House passes bill protecting local libraries from rising threats

By Democrats for the Illinois House | June 7, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois lawmakers hope they can pass a plan in the final days of session to improve security at libraries due to the recent rise of violent…

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