April 2023 - Page 2 of 2 - Democrats for the Illinois House

Illinois Bill Would Require More Diverse Reading Curriculum for K-12 Students

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 4, 2023

A new state bill proposed by State Rep. La Shawn Ford would require Illinois teachers to install more diverse literature into their coursework.

Rep. La Shawn Ford has teamed up with twins, Phallon and Kyra, to introduce legislation that “would require school districts to include authors from all ethnicities and backgrounds in reading…

Illinois House Democrats Propose Bill to Declare March 29th Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 3, 2023

Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, Rep. Hoan Huynh, and Rep. Mark Walker are supporting legislation to officially declare March 29th Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. This marks the day that our troops returned home from the Vietnam War.

Illinois State Representatives Stephanie Kifowit, Hoan Huynh, and Mark Walker are supporting legislation to officially declare March 29th Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. This marks the day that our troops…

Illinois’ First Offshore Wind Farm Proposed For Southeast Side, And Residents Want Jobs To Go To Locals

By Democrats for the Illinois House | April 3, 2023

The wind farm's proposed Southeast Side location would be about 15 miles into Lake Michigan from the Illinois International Port District on 95th Street.

SOUTH CHICAGO — An offshore wind farm being proposed for the Southeast Side would be the first in the state — and possibly on the Great Lakes — but residents…