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Don’t take Asian American voters for granted
The return of the Democratic National Convention to Chicago inevitably brings back to mind the events of 1968 and the violent clashes between police and…
Read MoreCapitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument
President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Friday to designate the “Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument” on the 116th anniversary of the deadly riot in the state…
Read MoreAs DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’
CHICAGO – In announcing Chicago would host of the 2024 Democratic National Convention more than a year ago, national party leaders referred to Illinois as…
Read MoreIn largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket
SPRINGFIELD – Democrats gathered in Springfield Wednesday for their annual rally at the Illinois State Fair amid a surge of enthusiasm and a renewed sense…
Read MoreState Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Named President-Elect of National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Illinois State Representative Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D) has been named President-Elect of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a bipartisan organization serving the…
Read MoreOnline Registration for Speaker Welch’s DNC Bash Now Open Plus More House Dems Events
It’s finally here! 🤩 Guest registration is now open for Speaker Welch’s DNC celebration, Black Excellence in Bleu. Join him and Democratic leaders from across…
Read MoreIllinois House Speaker Chris Welch joins Patrick Pfingsten on Springfield’s Morning News to discuss the end of the legislative session and more!
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch joins Springfield’s Morning News to discuss the end of the legislative session, police reform, and potential gun legislation
Read MoreIllinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children
An Illinois lawmaker heading a child welfare committee said the state must strengthen its laws and policies to protect homeschooled children facing inadequate education, abuse…
Read MoreIL House Speaker Launches Black Excellence in Bleu: Celebrating the First African-American Speakers of the House and Those to Come
WESTCHESTER, Ill.– Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate are doing more than hosting one of the biggest DNC parties of…
Read MoreIL House Speaker Endorses VP Kamala Harris
WESTCHESTER, Ill.–Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch issued the following statement regarding his support of Vice President Kamala Harris: Throughout our history, strong women have built…
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- Don’t take Asian American voters for granted August 29, 2024
- Capitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument August 22, 2024
- As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’ August 20, 2024
- In largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket August 16, 2024
- State Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Named President-Elect of National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) August 14, 2024
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