Archive for April 2024
Illinois House OKs measure to give mental health workers called to emergencies the same benefits as other first responders
SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers are moving ahead with a measure that would make mental health professionals who get sent on emergency calls alongside law enforcement eligible for the same benefits as…
Read MoreIllinois House committee approves plan requiring junior high fentanyl education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois lawmakers passed a plan last year to require fentanyl education in every high school. Now, representatives hope to pass a bill to require this instruction in junior high.…
Read MoreIL House passes banning discrimination based on reproductive health decisions
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – It may soon be illegal in Illinois to discriminate against someone based on their reproductive health decisions. The state House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday adding reproductive…
Read MoreStar-Studded Juneteenth Festival Line-Up Announced Plus More House Dems Events
Join House Speaker Welch and this incredible line-up of artists and entertainers as we celebrate another year of building the dream at our 3rd annual Juneteenth Festival! We will be at Memorial Park District in…
Read MoreIllinois House approves bill improving health insurance network adequacy standards
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State representatives passed a plan Wednesday to improve network adequacy standards for health insurance companies. The legislation could require insurance companies to notify patients of the anticipated date…
Read MoreIllinois Speaker Chris Welch Recommended by Proviso Township Democratic Organization to Serve as Committeeman
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch was unanimously recommended to serve as the new Proviso Township Committeeman in a meeting held Friday evening of the Executive Committee, replacing the late…
Read MoreInsurance Reform: Illinois House passes Healthcare Protection Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois House lawmakers passed a massive health insurance reform plan late Thursday night. Sponsors and Gov. JB Pritzker said it will help curb predatory insurance practices and protect…
Read MoreCome One, Come All! House Speaker Welch to Host 3rd Annual Juneteenth Festival in Hillside
We are excited to once again host our annual Juneteenth Festival at Memorial Park District in Hillside. Enjoy live entertainment, connect with local businesses and organizations, and celebrate Freedom Day with us…
Read MoreRep. Kelly Cassidy helped make Illinois a haven for LGBTQ+ rights & says the impact is beyond words
Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D) left Florida for Chicago when she was still a teenager, skipped college, went to work right away, had three kids in short order, and…
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