News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
Illinois lawmakers could cap monthly inhaler costs this spring
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A new plan in Springfield could cap the monthly out-of-pocket cost for inhalers. People struggling with asthma and other lung diseases could pay just…
Creating a State Child Tax Credit This Year is Exactly What Chicago’s Black Families Need
By Marcus Evans, Jr. These days, it is harder than ever to make ends meet for hardworking families in Chicago, particularly in our city’s Black…
Early voting in Illinois’ 2024 primary election begins this week
An important milestone in the march toward the 2024 Illinois primary will occur this week, as early voting in that election will begin. The primary…
Rep. Anthony DeLuca, community leaders call for state legislature to mandate services for repeat juvenile gun offenders
Lisa Daniels, the founder and executive director of the Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices, said her youngest son, Darren, was fatally shot in…
Our Past, Our Present, Our Future: Celebrating Black Leadership and Ingenuity in Illinois History
This year, our Black History Month theme is ‘Our Past, Our Present, Our Future’ because the contributions of African-Americans have crafted our great nation and…
Illinois could become ninth state with prescription drug affordability board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State lawmakers and advocates believe prescription drugs don’t work if people can’t afford them. That’s why Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) and…
Here are the dates you need to know for the March 19 primary election
When we vote, we win. So make sure you have a plan to vote on or before Tuesday, March 19.
John Atkinson and Dan Seals: The naysayers have it wrong. Illinois is the place to be for businesses.
The makers of Pringles and Pop-Tarts, a leading maker of electric vehicle batteries, the first cultivated meat company to receive federal approval, an all-electric truck…
What a Permanent Child Tax Credit Could Mean for Families in Illinois
Advocates and lawmakers are calling for a permanent child tax credit to help lessen the economic burden on struggling families. The expansion of the child…
Running for Office As a Young Person Means Dealing With Ageism. I Did It Anyway.
In this op-ed, Illinois’ youngest latino state representative, Edgar Gonzalez Jr., discusses why he thinks young people should run for office. This piece is being…
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