News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
New State Law Would Protect Immigrants Who Report Unsafe Work Conditions, Officials Say
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…
Speaker Emerita Pelosi Kicks Off Women’s History Month in Chicago
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…
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Legislative Leaders in Illinois for Women in Power
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…
Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership (IWIL) Training Academy Seeking Program Director
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…
After Securing Their Super Majority, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and House Democrats Close with $1.7 million
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…
Illinois Lawmakers Sworn in for the 103rd General Assembly
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
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
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
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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