Posts by Democrats for the Illinois House
Illinois House Speaker on Protecting Reproductive Rights, Balancing the State Budget
State lawmakers are returning to Springfield this week. The two-week veto session was already on the books for legislators, but now it comes on the heels of former President Donald…
Read MoreRep. Nabeela Syed On Running For Re-Election and Her Commitment To Young Voters
In Her Campus’s series Gen Leaders, we interview Gen Z candidates running for office in 2024. This month, Nabeela Syed — who is running for re-election the Illinois House of Representatives…
Read MoreVance says Trump administration would end funding to Planned Parenthood
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former president Donald Trump’s running mate, said that if elected, Trump would seek to end federal money for Planned Parenthood. “We don’t think that taxpayers should fund late-term abortions,”…
Read MorePlanned Parenthood Illinois Action board reveals 2024 election endorsements
The Planned Parenthood Illinois Action (PPIA) Board announced its endorsements for the offices of Illinois State House, Illinois State Senate, and the statewide advisory ballot measures on the 2024 ballot…
Read MoreChief judge in St. Clair County says Illinois is safer after a year without cash bail
In the year since Illinois got rid of cash bail, St. Clair County’s chief judge saysthe new system is working — and it’s making the Metro East county safer. “Those…
Read MoreGet Out the Vote with Illinois House Democrats Plus All Upcoming House Dems Events
Election Day is 40 Days Away! Help Us Win More in 2024 From Palatine to Elgin to East St. Louis, our GOTV team is on the move! 👟💫 If you’re…
Read MoreG-PAC Illinois and Giffords PAC Endorse Slate of Gun Safety Candidates for Illinois General Assembly
CHICAGO – The Gun Violence Prevention PAC of Illinois (G-PAC), the state’s leading gun violence advocacy organization, and GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords,…
Read More2024 Illinois Voters Guide
Below you will find a list of all resources to help prepare you for the 2024 Illinois General Election. Voter Registration The online voter registration window closes Sunday, October 20.…
Read MoreTerisa Griffin Returns for Speaker Welch’s Fall Fundraiser Plus More House Dems Events
Join us on September 19 in honoring Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch at his annual Fall Fundraiser. Also returning to the stage at Adler Planetarium is legendary Chicago artist Terisa Griffin…
Read MoreWomen behind bars are often survivors of abuse. A series of new laws aim to reduce their sentences
CHICAGO (AP) — Advocates for domestic violence survivors in Illinois celebrated earlier this month when Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law making it easier for those who are…
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