News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
Illinois Tourism Booming Post-COVID, ‘Middle of Everything’ Campaign Successful
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The tourism industry is booming in Illinois. State leaders announced Monday that Illinois hotels made $308 million during Fiscal Year 2023.…
“Because We Do the Work!” Lake Country Democrats Defending Democracy Reception
Lake Dems rallied a large group of dedicated and determined Democrats at our 2nd annual Democrats Defending Democracy reception on Flag Day. Attendees included legislators, current, former,…
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to Host 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
WESTCHESTER, Ill.– On Monday, June 19 from 2pm-6pm, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will welcome the community and local officials to Memorial Park [639 N.…
Gov. Pritzker Signs Fifth Balanced Budget
CHICAGO – Building on four years of fiscally responsible leadership, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2024 budget into law today, delivering his fifth…
Illinois Legislature Passes $50B Budget with Major Investments in Education and Child Welfare
The 2023 spring legislative session came to an end in the early hours of Saturday morning after the Illinois House gave its approval to a…
Illinois Lawmakers Passed Bills on Book Bans, Abortion Rights and Other Issues
It took more than a week longer than expected, but Illinois lawmakers wrapped up their spring legislative session early Saturday with a budget and hundreds…
Bill implementing full-day kindergarten in Illinois ready for governor’s desk
(The Center Square) – A measure that implements full-day kindergarten throughout Illinois is now awaiting to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his signature. …
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…
Illinois Democrats Deliver for Working Families during Spring Legislative Session
For Immediate ReleaseFriday, May 26, 2023 CONTACT:Allison Janowskipress@ildems.com As the 2023 Spring Legislative Session comes to a close, progress-driven bills will head to Governor Pritzker’s…
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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