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Archive for April 2023

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch Doesn’t Rule Out Putting Abortion Rights on 2024 Ballot

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 30, 2023
Chicago Tribune reporter Rick Pearson, center, speaks with House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, right, and House Republican Leader Tony McCombie on April 27, 2023, in Springfield. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Wednesday vowed there wouldn’t be another attempt to ask voters to approve a graduated-rate income tax, but did not rule out…

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Rep. Anthony DeLuca Named One of South Suburban News’ Men of Excellence

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 28, 2023
South Suburban News recently recognized Rep. Anthony DeLuca for his work to in the Legislature to increase government accountability and support local business development.

State Representative Anthony DeLuca, Chairman of the House Cities & Villages Committee, is a strong voice for constituents living in the 80th District. DeLuca continues to push state government to…

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LGBTQ Residents Moving to Illinois from States with Conservative Agendas: ‘I don’t want to be ashamed of where I live’

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 26, 2023
Kevin Romero, left, and his husband, Philip Maziarz, hold their dogs Parker and Wickett outside the home they're renovating in Uptown on April 15, 2023, in Chicago. (Shanna Madison / Chicago Tribune)

Mark Niehaus-Rincon, 67, has lived in Omaha, Nebraska, for 12 years but says “life is too short” to stay there. He and his husband, Alex, a native of Omaha, have…

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Crime Victims Call for Expanded Protections, Rights at Capitol Rally

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 23, 2023
Sen. Elgie Simms Jr., D-Chicago, center, speaks during the Survivors Speaker Illinois rally in the state Capitol rotunda Thursday, April 20, 2023. Thomas J. Turney/State Journal-Register

Anti-criminal violence advocates rallied in the state Capitol on Thursday, pushing a slate of bills they say will better serve survivors and victims in Illinois. Aswad Thomas, national director of…

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Mayor-Elect Johnson Pitches Unity to State Legislators in Springfield: ‘Our challenges are not that unique’

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 20, 2023
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson (at microphones) speaks with reporters after addressing the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield on Wednesday as Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (forefront, second from left), state Senate President Don Harmon (behind Johnson) and other legislators applaud.Tina Sfondeles/Sun-Times

SPRINGFIELD — Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on Wednesday told Illinois legislators Chicago has its needs — including funding for public schools, mental health clinics and public safety — but “there is…

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‘This is a wake-up call,’ Chicago Loop Protestors Rally Against Abortion Rights Restrictions, Mifepristone Ruling

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 18, 2023
Allyson Nogaj leads the “Fascist Judges: Keep Your Hands Off Abortion Medication” nationwide protest along the streets of downtown Chicago on April 15, 2023. (Shanna Madison / Chicago Tribune)

Demonstrators rallied through downtown Chicago’s Loop Saturday afternoon to protest the wave of restrictions to abortion access emerging across the country. Thousands of passersby turned to watch as around 80…

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Chicago Politicians Promise Spectacular 2024 DNC

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 14, 2023
Chicago politicians promise spectacular 2024 DNC

CHICAGO — With Chicago’s skyline glistening in the background, local Democrats took a victory lap Wednesday after landing the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The campaign to win the convention for…

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Illinois’ 2022 Corporate Board Diversity Report Shows Major Gains for Women

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 13, 2023
Avg. Share of Board Members Women Graph

In 2019, legislation sponsored by House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch aimed at increasing the diversity of our corporate boards was signed into law. Today, Denominator reports the average share of…

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What Midwestern Leaders Are Saying About The Chicago 2024 DNC

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 13, 2023
a man holding two jerseys with the number 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, April 13, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] Chicago — Following the announcement that Chicago will be the host city for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Midwestern leaders are speaking out…

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Arlington Heights Lawmaker Helps Pass Bill Honoring Native Remains

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 11, 2023
The Illinois Senate will now consider a bill passed by the House of Representatives that honors the legacy of Native American citizens after they pass by returning their remains to their tribe or cultural home. (Shutterstock)

Democrat Mark Walker is behind a bill that would create a state process for the reburial and repatriation of remains of Native Americans. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — An Arlington Heights…

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