Archive for May 2024
A child tax credit, an Early Childhood Department, and more money for K-12 schools: Illinois lawmakers pass 2025 budget
The Illinois House passed a $53.1 billion budget with increases for early childhood education, K-12 public schools, and the state’s literacy plan early Wednesday morning by a vote of 65-45.…
Read MoreRepublican lawmakers react with fury to Trump verdict and rally to his defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers reacted with immediate fury on Thursday as a New York jury convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records to influence the 2016…
Read MoreBill expanding infertility coverage heads to Gov. Pritzker’s desk
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – A bill expanding infertility coverage, including in vitro fertilization, is heading to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk. The state House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday expanding coverage. It…
Read MoreLet the Good Vibes Roll at Blue Wave Fest Plus More House Dems Events
Join Illinois House Democrats for an epic DNC kick-off fundraiser on Wednesday, July 17 at Navy Pier’s Offshore Rooftop with live entertainment powered by Dance Rituals and couture looks made…
Read MoreFierce LGBTQ+ Leaders and Advocates To Join Speaker Welch at Equality & Pride 365 Plus More House Dems Events
Our incredible host committee will return at Equality & Pride 365 along with live entertainment from The Baton Show Lounge! Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and these fellow champions for change…
Read MoreIllinois lawmakers consider measures aimed at making mental health care more accessible
Illinois legislators have advanced two measures pushed by proponents of reform in the state’s behavioral health system that are intended to expand the insurance coverage available for those seeking care.…
Read MoreIllinois lawmakers unveil plan to build more affordable housing
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – Needing nearly 300,000 affordable rental homes and apartments, Illinois has one of the largest housing deficits in the U.S. according to the Illinois Housing Council (IHC), which…
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