News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
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…
Illinois Speaker to Host Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser on December 12
Get into the spirit of giving at House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s A Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser where the House Leader will fundraise for…
Democrats Win Key Victories for Reproductive Freedom in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia After Huge Turnout at the Polls
What we are seeing in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia isn’t a passing trend. This week, we witnessed the power of showing up to the polls…
State Rep. Gong-Gershowitz Attends Biden Executive Order Signing On Artificial Intelligence
State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17th) of Glenview sat in the front row of a signing ceremony for President Joe Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence…
MWRD Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis honors former Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris at breakfast reception
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis honored former Democratic Illinois House Majority Leader Rep. Greg Harris at a breakfast reception…
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