Posts by Democrats for the Illinois House
Illinois House approves bill improving health insurance network adequacy standards
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State representatives passed a plan Wednesday to improve network adequacy standards for health insurance companies. The legislation could require insurance companies to notify patients of the anticipated date…
Read MoreIllinois Speaker Chris Welch Recommended by Proviso Township Democratic Organization to Serve as Committeeman
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch was unanimously recommended to serve as the new Proviso Township Committeeman in a meeting held Friday evening of the Executive Committee, replacing the late…
Read MoreInsurance Reform: Illinois House passes Healthcare Protection Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois House lawmakers passed a massive health insurance reform plan late Thursday night. Sponsors and Gov. JB Pritzker said it will help curb predatory insurance practices and protect…
Read MoreCome One, Come All! House Speaker Welch to Host 3rd Annual Juneteenth Festival in Hillside
We are excited to once again host our annual Juneteenth Festival at Memorial Park District in Hillside. Enjoy live entertainment, connect with local businesses and organizations, and celebrate Freedom Day with us…
Read MoreRep. Kelly Cassidy helped make Illinois a haven for LGBTQ+ rights & says the impact is beyond words
Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D) left Florida for Chicago when she was still a teenager, skipped college, went to work right away, had three kids in short order, and…
Read MoreIllinois House speaker gives address at Rock Island County Democrats Unity Dinner
Rock Island County Democrats say they are ready to fight for democracy and win big this November. At the forefront of the Democrats argument is that numerous rights — human…
Read MoreKifowit advances seven new bills through committee; veterans and youth will benefit
State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, successfully navigated seven critical bills through committee last week. Among the bills passed out of committee are measures aimed at improving mental health care for…
Read MoreIllinois bill would crack down on political deepfakes
SPRINGFIELD, Il. (WCIA) – In an election year, voters see all kinds of information about candidates and issues they’ll be voting for on the ballot. But some of that information…
Read MoreIllinois House insurance committee approves plan expanding infertility coverage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Private insurance companies in Illinois can currently limit patients to four rounds of IVF treatment. State lawmakers removed the cap on infertility coverage for state employees…
Read MorePlan for hybrid elected Chicago school board now in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hands
SPRINGFIELD — Legislation that spells out the inaugural electoral process for Chicago’s school board is in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hands after the Illinois House on Thursday approved a measure that…
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