News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
LGBTQ Residents Moving to Illinois from States with Conservative Agendas: ‘I don’t want to be ashamed of where I live’
Mark Niehaus-Rincon, 67, has lived in Omaha, Nebraska, for 12 years but says “life is too short” to stay there. He and his husband, Alex,…
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Crime Victims Call for Expanded Protections, Rights at Capitol Rally
Anti-criminal violence advocates rallied in the state Capitol on Thursday, pushing a slate of bills they say will better serve survivors and victims in Illinois.…
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Mayor-Elect Johnson Pitches Unity to State Legislators in Springfield: ‘Our challenges are not that unique’
SPRINGFIELD — Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on Wednesday told Illinois legislators Chicago has its needs — including funding for public schools, mental health clinics and public…
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‘This is a wake-up call,’ Chicago Loop Protestors Rally Against Abortion Rights Restrictions, Mifepristone Ruling
Demonstrators rallied through downtown Chicago’s Loop Saturday afternoon to protest the wave of restrictions to abortion access emerging across the country. Thousands of passersby turned…
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Chicago Politicians Promise Spectacular 2024 DNC
CHICAGO — With Chicago’s skyline glistening in the background, local Democrats took a victory lap Wednesday after landing the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The campaign…
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Illinois’ 2022 Corporate Board Diversity Report Shows Major Gains for Women
In 2019, legislation sponsored by House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch aimed at increasing the diversity of our corporate boards was signed into law. Today, Denominator…
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What Midwestern Leaders Are Saying About The Chicago 2024 DNC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, April 13, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] Chicago — Following the announcement that Chicago will be the host city for the 2024 Democratic National Convention,…
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Arlington Heights Lawmaker Helps Pass Bill Honoring Native Remains
Democrat Mark Walker is behind a bill that would create a state process for the reburial and repatriation of remains of Native Americans. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS,…
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Illinois Bill Would Require More Diverse Reading Curriculum for K-12 Students
Rep. La Shawn Ford has teamed up with twins, Phallon and Kyra, to introduce legislation that “would require school districts to include authors from all…
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Illinois House Democrats Propose Bill to Declare March 29th Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Illinois State Representatives Stephanie Kifowit, Hoan Huynh, and Mark Walker are supporting legislation to officially declare March 29th Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. This marks…
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