News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House

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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Illinois Lawmakers Sworn in for the 103rd General Assembly

Illinois Lawmakers Sworn in for the 103rd General Assembly

January 13, 2023

SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – The 103rd General Assembly is officially underway as Illinois state lawmakers were sworn in Wednesday afternoon. Gov. JB Pritzker presided over the…

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Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Illinois Becoming Ninth State to Enact an Assault Weapons Ban

January 12, 2023

Illinois has now become the ninth state across America to pass an assault weapons ban and take bold action to keep weapons of war off…

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About six months after the Highland Park mass shooting, Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill to ban assault weapons.

Illinois House Votes to Ban Assault Weapons and Broaden Abortion Protections

January 10, 2023

Tackling two hot-button issues, the Illinois House debated early into Friday morning and ultimately voted to ban military-style guns like the one used in the…

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The Illinois House committee passed an assault weapons ban bill Thursday after hundreds of gun violence survivors, loved ones of victims, politicians and anti-violence activists gathered at the Illinois capitol calling for change.

Illinois House Executive Committee Passes Assault Weapons Ban

January 10, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois House committee passed an assault weapons ban bill Thursday after hundreds of gun violence survivors, loved ones of victims, politicians…

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