News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
Illinois 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…
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Insurance 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…
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Come 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…
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Rep. 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…
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Illinois 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…
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Kifowit 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…
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Illinois 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.…
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Illinois 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…
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Plan 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…
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Democratic Illinois lawmakers propose ways to protect — or expand — IVF
Illinois Democratic lawmakers are pushing multiple bills this year to further protect and expand access to in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments. The proposals…
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