Posts by Democrats for the Illinois House
Democratic state lawmakers start to move on promise to ‘be a check’ on Donald Trump
Almost immediately after President Donald Trump was elected to a second term in November, Illinois Democrats began stressing the need to provide legislative protections against potential action by the White…
Read MoreSign up to be Vendor/Artist/Performer at our annual Juneteenth Festival!
🚨Calling all artists, crafters, and vendors! Don’t miss this jam-packed Juneteenth celebration 🤩. Join our annual festival filled with performances, community leaders and good vibes. Event will be on Juneteenth…
Read MoreWe Want YOU to Run for the Illinois House!
Do you have what it takes to be an effective leader? Looking to do more for your community? Join Democrats for the Illinois House in our mission of supporting working…
Read MoreIllinois Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch brings the fun to Forest Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch honored by Illinois House of Representatives as part of Black History Month
Speaker of the Illinois House, Emanuel “Chris” Welch, was recently honored by the Illinois House of Representatives through House Resolution 150 during Black History Month. The Resolution celebrates Speaker Welch,…
Read MoreIllinois House Speaker to Host 3rd Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser December 18
This holiday season, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to host his 3rd Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser, a festive and impactful event aimed at spreading…
Read MoreIllinois 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…
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