Posts by Democrats for the Illinois House
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
SPRINGFIELD — House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says this spring’s election-year legislative session will be squarely focused on tackling Illinois voters’ priorities.“We’re going to focus on things that help folks…
Read MoreLIST: These new Illinois laws go into effect on January 1, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2026, Illinois will usher in a slate of new laws, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker, that promise to…
Read MoreIllinois Speaker to Host 4th Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser Dec. 10
CHICAGO – Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to bring back his annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser for a 4th year. The event collects new toys…
Read MoreNo Fare Hikes or Service Cuts for Chicago Transit Agencies, RTA Chair Says
CHICAGO — Chicago-area public transportation agencies won’t need to raise fares, cut routes or lay off workers next year after state lawmakers approved a bill overhauling public transit, the head…
Read MoreCTA Saved From Massive Cuts As State Lawmakers Pass $1.5 Billion Funding Bill For Local Transit
CHICAGO — State lawmakers passed a $1.5 billion funding package early Friday to avoid massive service cuts and layoffs at the CTA, Metra and Pace. The Regional Transportation Authority —…
Read MoreDemocratic Party of DuPage County Announces Public Meeting and Application Process to Fill 42nd House District Vacancy
Meeting set for Sunday, Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m.; applications due Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5:00 p.m. CAROL STREAM, Ill. — The Democratic Party of DuPage County (DPDC) today announced…
Read MoreTrump is Wrong: No-cash Bail Reform Actually Means Less Crime, Not More.
Adobe Images President Trump recently issued an executive order in an attempt to end pretrial reform in states across the country. He has railed against bail reform in the press,…
Read MoreIllinois Sees Record-Breaking Tourism in 2024
(WIFR) – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Tourism announces record-breaking tourism achievements for the state in 2024. According to data from…
Read MoreAlderman Nicole Lee Steps Up for Welch for 7th District State Central Committeeman
With the overwhelming support of Democratic Leaders and over half of the 7th District’s electeds behind him, Speaker Welch has landed another critical endorsement from a voice representing Chicago’s very…
Read MoreIllinois Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Boost Women and Minorities in Construction, Study Finds
Programs to prepare workers for skilled trades apprenticeships have significantly boosted the number of women and people of color in Illinois’ construction workforce and also yield a big return on…
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