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If you are currently 17 and turning 18 on or before Election Day, you don’t have to wait to take action. You can register to…
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Proviso Dems to Host 4th Annual Juneteenth Festival
Hillside, Ill. – On Friday, June 19, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s Juneteenth Festival is the place to be…
Illinois House Poised to Consider a Ban on New Ice Detention Centers Near Homes, Schools and Parks
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House is poised this session to vote on legislation that would prohibit federal immigration detention centers from being built within 1,500…
Voter Protection Hotline
If you see problems at the polls or need help voting in the March 17 Primary, call 855 IL VOTES or email voterpro@ildems.com Protect the…
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Releases Statement Regarding Illinois Policy Institute’s Holocaust Denier Candidate
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch released the following statement regarding Illinois Policy Institute’s Holocaust Denier candidate: “The darkest moments of our history were fueled by not…
Illinois Democratic Leaders to Host House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s State Central Fundraiser and 55th Birthday Celebration
CHICAGO — Illinois Democratic leaders will host a milestone birthday celebration honoring Speaker of the Illinois House and 7th District State Central Committeeperson candidate Emanuel…
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
SPRINGFIELD — House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says this spring’s election-year legislative session will be squarely focused on tackling Illinois voters’ priorities.“We’re going to focus…
LIST: These new Illinois laws go into effect on January 1, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2026, Illinois will usher in a slate of new laws, signed by Gov.…
Illinois Speaker to Host 4th Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser Dec. 10
CHICAGO – Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to bring back his annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser for a 4th year.…
No Fare Hikes or Service Cuts for Chicago Transit Agencies, RTA Chair Says
CHICAGO — Chicago-area public transportation agencies won’t need to raise fares, cut routes or lay off workers next year after state lawmakers approved a bill…
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