Archive for February 2024
DNC Chair Minyon Moore to Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Fellow Leaders for Women in Power
This Friday, (March 1st) Democrats for the Illinois House will kick off Women’s History Month with a fundraising event celebrating some of Illinois’ most dynamic women in power. The annual…
Read MoreIllinois rallies for budget appropriation to enable healthy school meals for all
Springfield, IL — A statewide push to provide healthy school meals for all children across Illinois may soon become a reality. Coalitions across Illinois are calling on the General Assemble…
Read MoreIllinois lawmakers could cap monthly inhaler costs this spring
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A new plan in Springfield could cap the monthly out-of-pocket cost for inhalers. People struggling with asthma and other lung diseases could pay just $25 for one prescription inhaler…
Read MoreCreating a State Child Tax Credit This Year is Exactly What Chicago’s Black Families Need
By Marcus Evans, Jr. These days, it is harder than ever to make ends meet for hardworking families in Chicago, particularly in our city’s Black communities. Rapidly rising costs have…
Read MoreEarly voting in Illinois’ 2024 primary election begins this week
An important milestone in the march toward the 2024 Illinois primary will occur this week, as early voting in that election will begin. The primary election will be held March…
Read MoreRep. Anthony DeLuca, community leaders call for state legislature to mandate services for repeat juvenile gun offenders
Lisa Daniels, the founder and executive director of the Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices, said her youngest son, Darren, was fatally shot in Park Forest in July 2012…
Read MoreOur Past, Our Present, Our Future: Celebrating Black Leadership and Ingenuity in Illinois History
This year, our Black History Month theme is ‘Our Past, Our Present, Our Future’ because the contributions of African-Americans have crafted our great nation and will continue to be vital…
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