Archive for June 2023
“Because We Do the Work!” Lake Country Democrats Defending Democracy Reception
Lake Dems rallied a large group of dedicated and determined Democrats at our 2nd annual Democrats Defending Democracy reception on Flag Day. Attendees included legislators, current, former, and future candidates, financial contributors,…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to Host 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
WESTCHESTER, Ill.– On Monday, June 19 from 2pm-6pm, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will welcome the community and local officials to Memorial Park [639 N. Wolf Road in Hillside] for…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker Signs Fifth Balanced Budget
CHICAGO – Building on four years of fiscally responsible leadership, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2024 budget into law today, delivering his fifth balanced budget while making transformative…
Read MoreIllinois Legislature Passes $50B Budget with Major Investments in Education and Child Welfare
The 2023 spring legislative session came to an end in the early hours of Saturday morning after the Illinois House gave its approval to a $50.6 billion spending plan for…
Read MoreIllinois Lawmakers Passed Bills on Book Bans, Abortion Rights and Other Issues
It took more than a week longer than expected, but Illinois lawmakers wrapped up their spring legislative session early Saturday with a budget and hundreds of measures that passed. The…
Read MoreBill implementing full-day kindergarten in Illinois ready for governor’s desk
(The Center Square) – A measure that implements full-day kindergarten throughout Illinois is now awaiting to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his signature. State Rep. Mary Beth Canty,…
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