News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House

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…

103rd General Assembly House Inauguration Ceremony

January 13, 2023

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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