Posts by Democrats for the Illinois House
Republican 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…
Read MoreIllinois House OKs measure to give mental health workers called to emergencies the same benefits as other first responders
SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers are moving ahead with a measure that would make mental health professionals who get sent on emergency calls alongside law enforcement eligible for the same benefits as…
Read MoreIllinois House committee approves plan requiring junior high fentanyl education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois lawmakers passed a plan last year to require fentanyl education in every high school. Now, representatives hope to pass a bill to require this instruction in junior high.…
Read MoreIL House passes banning discrimination based on reproductive health decisions
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – It may soon be illegal in Illinois to discriminate against someone based on their reproductive health decisions. The state House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday adding reproductive…
Read MoreStar-Studded Juneteenth Festival Line-Up Announced Plus More House Dems Events
Join House Speaker Welch and this incredible line-up of artists and entertainers as we celebrate another year of building the dream at our 3rd annual Juneteenth Festival! We will be at Memorial Park District in…
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