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Illinois House Speaker Applauds Supermajority and Expanded Territory: "We know that when we fight, we win — and tonight, that couldn’t be more true"- House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch.

Illinois House Speaker Applauds Supermajority and Expanded Territory

November 8, 2022

Westchester, IL – Tonight, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Democrats for the Illinois House maintained the Democratic supermajority in the Illinois State House and…

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Governor JB Pritzker released a letter in response to blatantly false statements made by the Republican Madison County state's attorney about the SAFE-T Act and the reformation of our cash bail system.

Governor JB Pritzker Released the Following Letter In Response to Madison County State’s Attorney False Statements on SAFE-T Act

October 13, 2022

States Attorney Haine, I was disappointed to read your letter and watch your television interview defending a criminal justice status quo where accused murderers, domestic…

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Through his own words, Darren Bailey has revealed himself to be wholly unfit to serve as our Governor. Social media posts that denigrate Muslims, marginalize LGBTQ people and callously use the Holocaust to score cheap political points are unworthy of the office he seeks, and we will not lower ourselves to repeat them here. Bailey’s extreme, hateful views toward so many of the Illinoisans he seeks to represent patently disqualify him from serving as our Governor.

Legislators in Illinois’ Jewish Caucus Condemn Gubernatorial Candidate Darren Bailey’s Hate Speech

August 15, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Through his own words, Darren Bailey has revealed himself to be wholly unfit to serve as our Governor. Social media posts that…

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The beauty of the democratic party is that it’s a big tent. It’s not just the party for African-Americans, Latinos, and progressive whites. It’s a tent, with every color and creed, representing big cities, growing suburbs, and rural communities. What’s important for upholding that tent is that we are able to work together to fight for the people of this great state.

Executive Director of Democrats for the Illinois House and Speaker Welch’s Political Spokesperson Released the Following Statement Regarding the Race for Chair of the Democratic Party:

July 28, 2022

Westchester, IL –Today TaQuoya McConnico, Executive Director of Democrats for the Illinois House and Speaker Welch’s political spokesperson, released the following statement regarding the race…

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House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Democrats for the Illinois House Prepare for Election Season Reporting $13.6 Million for Q2

July 18, 2022

Westchester, IL –Speaker Welch led Democrats for the Illinois House to over $207,600 in contributions, while The People for Emanuel “Chris” Welch raised $2.6 million.…

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The organization's Chief Communications Officer, TaQuoya McConnico, will take the reins as Executive Director. TaQuoya McConnico, a United States Air Force Veteran, is an award-winning communications and marketing professional and former WVON News Director. She also served as a Vice President at Teneo Strategy, a global CEO consulting and advisory firm founded. TaQuoya has received numerous awards for her work, including Verizon Wireless HQ Communications Improvement Recognition, President Obama's Call to Service Award, and The Village of Maywood Helping Hand Award. She was also named one of Chicago's Top Professionals Under the Age of 40 to watch by the Chicago Defender.

Democrats for the Illinois House Announce Leadership Change

July 1, 2022

CHICAGO- Democrats for the Illinois House, the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus, announces Executive Director Lizbeth Ramirez will be departing to…

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That legislative push helped turn Illinois into a national leader in reproductive healthcare. It is also likely to soon make it a refuge for people in states as far away as Texas, who will face even less access to abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, as it is expected to do.

“People Woke Up and Realized This Is Real”: Blue State Are Readying for a Post-Roe World.

June 10, 2022

Kelly Cassidy saw this day coming. Some of her colleagues in the Illinois state general assembly thought she was being “hyperbolic,” she says — maybe…

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Democrats at every level are fighting to lower costs. Statehouse Democrats passed a balanced budget with $1.8 billion in tax breaks at the pump, at the grocery store and on property taxes for working families, while Republicans decried the relief as a “campaign tool” and voted against it.

Robin Kelly: Illinois Democrats Deliver While Illinois Republicans Point Fingers

May 30, 2022

Earlier this month, I joined President Joe Biden as he visited Illinois to announce new steps his administration is taking to support farmers and working…

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Democrats for the Illinois House Close Fundraising Quarter Strong

April 20, 2022

Democrats for the Illinois House are closing this quarter strong. In addition to over $12 million raised under the leadership of House Speaker Emanuel “Chris”…

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Democrats for the Illinois House and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Raise Over $1.3 Million to Keep Working for the People of Illinois

April 15, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, IL– Following a legislative session with a fourth consecutive balanced budget, funding for Illinois youth, and economic relief for Illinois families, House Democrats are…

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