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Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Kicks off Pride Month with a Celebration for All on June 1

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 31, 2023

Chicago, IL – It’s time to celebrate PRIDE across Illinois. Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and House Democrats on June 1st at the Godfrey Hotel for a fundraiser to…

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Illinois Democrats Deliver for Working Families during Spring Legislative Session

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 26, 2023

For Immediate ReleaseFriday, May 26, 2023 CONTACT:Allison [email protected] As the 2023 Spring Legislative Session comes to a close, progress-driven bills will head to Governor Pritzker’s desk Springfield, IL – In this year’s…

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Welch Applauds Healthcare Heroes, Codifies Health Delivery Innovations as COVID Orders End

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 25, 2023

SPRINGFIELD | Healthcare workers and state leaders joined to recognize the end of the state and federal COVID emergency declarations, while also continuing effective reforms initiated under the pandemic orders to…

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Illinois Democrats Say Abortion-Access Protections Are a Promise: ‘You’re safe here’

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 25, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability, including to outsiders…

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US Supreme Court Denies Request to Block Illinois and Naperville Gun Bans

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 25, 2023

SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a request from a Naperville gun store owner to block a city ordinance and an Illinois law banning the sale of…

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Illinois Bill to Allow DACA Recipients to Become Police Officers

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 25, 2023

Amid staffing shortages in police departments across the country, a new bill in Illinois will clear the path for DACA recipients looking to become police officers. State Rep. Barbara Hernandez…

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Providers Say Illinois Set to Become Haven for Gender-Affirming Care

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 25, 2023

As states around the Midwest consider and pass policies restricting access to gender-affirming care and the rights of transgender individuals, many say Illinois is moving towards becoming a haven for gender-affirming…

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Illinois House Approves Package of Reproductive Health Care Bills on Partisan Votes

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 25, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois House Democrats approved four bills protecting reproductive health care rights Wednesday night. Senate Bill 1344 will require insurance coverage for medication abortion, hormone therapy for people…

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INTRODUCING: Equality & Pride 365 Host Committee Plus More House Dems Events

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 16, 2023

We’ve got some of Illinois’ fiercest protectors of LGBTQ+ rights joining us at Equality & Pride 365 plus more summer fun at these upcoming House Dems events!

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Host Committee for Equality and Pride 365 Announced

By Democrats for the Illinois House | May 13, 2023

We’re excited to announce our host committee for Equality & Pride 365! Kelly Cassidy, State Representative for the 14th District Precious Brady-Davis, Associate Regional Communications Director at Sierra Club Greg…

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