News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House

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First Illinois Muslim American State Lawmakers Break Fast with Fellow Legislators for Ramadan

March 28, 2023

Illinois’ first Muslim-American state lawmakers, Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid and Rep. Nabeela Syed celebrated the first day of Ramadan while hard at work in Springfield. We…

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Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Naperville, speaks on the Illinois House floor Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Springfield. Jerry Nowicki/Capitol News Illinois

March Madness in the General Assembly: Hundreds of Bills Pass House, Senate

March 25, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly, facing upcoming deadlines to advance bills to the next chamber, held several lengthy floor debates this week resulting in hundreds of…

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With a bipartisan vote of 75-32, the Illinois House of Representatives has now advanced legislation sponsored by Rep. Maurice West that would require Native American History be taught in our schools.

Illinois House Passes Legislation to Require Illinois Students to Learn Native American History

March 24, 2023

ROCKFORD (WREX) — The Illinois House of Representatives passed HB1633, on a bipartisan vote of 75 to 32 with one member voting present. The bill…

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State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is pictured on the floor of the Illinois House this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

Lawmakers Approve Kindergarten Reform, Plan to Address Childhood Literacy

March 24, 2023

CHICAGO – Lawmakers are looking at several ways to improve learning outcomes and access for young students in Illinois. On Thursday, members of the House…

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul gave his support for the Illinois Work Without Fear Act, that would protect workers who report workplace violations from being threatened with immigration-related retaliation. Madison Savedra/Block Club Chicago

New State Law Would Protect Immigrants Who Report Unsafe Work Conditions, Officials Say

March 21, 2023

CHICAGO — A new state bill would protect employees from immigration-related threats when speaking out against workers rights’ violations. The Illinois Work Without Fear Act…

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Democrats for the Illinois House and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch kicked off Women’s History Month with a bang. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined the group in Chicago for their first annual Women’s History Month event, Women in Power.

Speaker Emerita Pelosi Kicks Off Women’s History Month in Chicago

March 7, 2023

Westchester, IL – Democrats for the Illinois House and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch kicked off Women’s History Month with a bang. Speaker Emerita Nancy…

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Democrats for the Illinois House will kick off Women’s History Month with a fundraising event celebrating women leaders in the House. In addition to Illinois leaders, the event designed to encourage, motivate and inspire women, will feature national trailblazer and history maker, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Legislative Leaders in Illinois for Women in Power 

February 8, 2023

Westchester, IL – On March 3, 2023 Democrats for the Illinois House will kick off Women’s History Month with a fundraising event celebrating women leaders…

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Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership (IWIL) Training Academy is seeking qualified candidates to fill their Program Director position.

Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership (IWIL) Training Academy Seeking Program Director

January 24, 2023

Democratic political consulting firm seeks outstanding candidate for the position of IWIL Training Academy Program Director. The Program Director will work with Co-Executive Directors to…

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After an election year where House members saw the most contested races in history, Democrats for the Illinois House and re-elected House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch have closed strong with 14 newly elected members and $1.7 million total.

After Securing Their Super Majority, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and House Democrats Close with $1.7 million

January 18, 2023

Westchester, IL – After an election year where House members saw the most contested races in history, Democrats for the Illinois House and re-elected House…

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The swearing in of the Illinois House of Representatives 103rd General Assembly

103rd General Assembly House Inauguration Ceremony

January 13, 2023
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