News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Kicks off Pride Month with a Celebration for All on June 1
Chicago, IL – It’s time to celebrate PRIDE across Illinois. Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and House Democrats on June 1st at the Godfrey…
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Illinois Democrats Deliver for Working Families during Spring Legislative Session
For Immediate ReleaseFriday, May 26, 2023 CONTACT:Allison [email protected] As the 2023 Spring Legislative Session comes to a close, progress-driven bills will head to Governor Pritzker’s…
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Welch Applauds Healthcare Heroes, Codifies Health Delivery Innovations as COVID Orders End
SPRINGFIELD | Healthcare workers and state leaders joined to recognize the end of the state and federal COVID emergency declarations, while also continuing effective reforms initiated…
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Illinois Democrats Say Abortion-Access Protections Are a Promise: ‘You’re safe here’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and…
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US Supreme Court Denies Request to Block Illinois and Naperville Gun Bans
SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a request from a Naperville gun store owner to block a city ordinance and an Illinois…
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Illinois Bill to Allow DACA Recipients to Become Police Officers
Amid staffing shortages in police departments across the country, a new bill in Illinois will clear the path for DACA recipients looking to become police…
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Providers Say Illinois Set to Become Haven for Gender-Affirming Care
As states around the Midwest consider and pass policies restricting access to gender-affirming care and the rights of transgender individuals, many say Illinois is moving…
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Illinois House Approves Package of Reproductive Health Care Bills on Partisan Votes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois House Democrats approved four bills protecting reproductive health care rights Wednesday night. Senate Bill 1344 will require insurance coverage for medication…
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INTRODUCING: Equality & Pride 365 Host Committee Plus More House Dems Events
We’ve got some of Illinois’ fiercest protectors of LGBTQ+ rights joining us at Equality & Pride 365 plus more summer fun at these upcoming House…
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Host Committee for Equality and Pride 365 Announced
We’re excited to announce our host committee for Equality & Pride 365! Kelly Cassidy, State Representative for the 14th District Precious Brady-Davis, Associate Regional Communications…
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