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Illinois Lawmakers Look to Address Domestic Violence Rise With Laws to Help Survivors

By Democrats for the Illinois House | August 28, 2023

Thanks to House Democrats, we have expanded protections for survivors of domestic violence. Several bills co-sponsored by Rep. Joyce Mason were recently signed into law and will allow survivors to be safely distanced from their abusers and add electronic communications to orders of protection.

An estimated one in five homicide victims are killed by an intimate partner, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC also reports that about 75% of female…

Fact Check-Illinois bill only allows certain non-citizens to become police officers

By Democrats for the Illinois House | August 16, 2023

A common myth about Illinois House Bill 3751 is that it will allow undocumented immigrants to become police officers. This claim is NOT true. HB 3751 will only allow those who are legally eligible to work in the U.S. to become police officers.

Illinois House Bill 3751 only allows non-citizens who are eligible to work in the U.S. and are authorized to possess firearms under federal law to become police officers. Contrary to…

Illinois enacts bill allowing noncitizens to join police force

By Democrats for the Illinois House | August 14, 2023

Leader Barbara Hernandez was recently on News Nation to dispel the myths regarding a new bill she co-sponsored which allows eligible individuals to apply to become police officers in Illinois.

(NewsNation) — Amid an alarming shortage of police officers across the country, there’s a bold new proposal that might help solve the problem: filling police ranks with non-U.S. citizens. Illinois…

Manley Recognized As A Leader In Springfield

By Democrats for the Illinois House | July 31, 2023

Deputy Majority Leader Natalie Manley has been a leader for reproductive rights and fiscal responsibility. We are proud to have her leading the way to progress in the Illinois House. Learn more about this powerful advocate for the people of Illinois.

In recognition of her hard work and dedication in Springfield and her record of advocating on behalf of working people in her community and across Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley,…

CNBC’s Top 10 States Worst States to Live and Work In Are All Republican-Led

By Democrats for the Illinois House | July 19, 2023

The top 10 worst states to live and work in are all led by Republicans. CNBC said it. Rankings are based on a quality of life assessment that includes crime, health care, childcare and health care, and inclusion.

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Illinois Supreme Court upholds end to cash bail; change to go into effect Sept. 18

By Democrats for the Illinois House | July 18, 2023

Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (WEEK)

CHICAGO, Ill. (CBS) – The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a state law ending cash bail across the state, giving courts two more months before they must implement the change.…

Illinois Tourism Booming Post-COVID, ‘Middle of Everything’ Campaign Successful

By Democrats for the Illinois House | July 16, 2023

The tourism industry in Illinois is back and better than ever with record-breaking hotel revenues and growing visitor numbers. From museums in our lively city of Chicago to the beautiful hiking trails in southern Illinois, we have it all.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The tourism industry is booming in Illinois. State leaders announced Monday that Illinois hotels made $308 million during Fiscal Year 2023. Gov. JB Pritzker said that…

“Because We Do the Work!” Lake Country Democrats Defending Democracy Reception

By Democrats for the Illinois House | June 27, 2023

Lake County Dems defend democracy! ✊ Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch joined the Lake County community on Flag Day to highlight the Democratic efforts to protect our freedoms.

Lake Dems rallied a large group of dedicated and determined Democrats at our 2nd annual Democrats Defending Democracy reception on Flag Day. Attendees included legislators, current, former, and future candidates, financial contributors,…

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to Host 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration

By Democrats for the Illinois House | June 13, 2023

Juneteenth Press Release with a group picture

WESTCHESTER, Ill.– On Monday, June 19 from 2pm-6pm, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will welcome the community and local officials to Memorial Park [639 N. Wolf Road in Hillside] for…

Gov. Pritzker Signs Fifth Balanced Budget

By Democrats for the Illinois House | June 12, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers his combined budget and State of the State address in front of House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford to a joint session of the General Assembly on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

CHICAGO – Building on four years of fiscally responsible leadership, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2024 budget into law today, delivering his fifth balanced budget while making transformative…