News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House

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…

IL Democratic Leaders Highlight Youth Investment in FY23 Budget

April 14, 2022

SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined House and Senate Democratic leaders in Chicago Wednesday to celebrate budget investments in youth. They believe the $46.5…

Illinois House Democrats Tackle Constituent Concerns from Economic Relief to Affordable Healthcare and Crime

April 12, 2022

From economic relief for families to crime and affordable healthcare, Democrats in the Illinois House are closing this legislative session with Illinoisans top of mind.…

Democrats for the Illinois House Take a Stand for Women’s Reproductive Rights

April 1, 2022

Chicago, IL – In the final week of Women’s History Month, Democrats in the Illinois House took a stand for women across the state with…

Gov. Pritzker’s Statement on the House Passage of SB2803

March 25, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is putting our fiscal house in order and paying off our debt. I applaud House Democrats for prioritizing legislation that will use…

Building Strong: Democrats for the Illinois House Welcome Former Chicago Radio News Anchor to Lead Comms Team

March 2, 2022

Chicago, Illinois– Just ahead of an election season, with new maps and adjusted timelines, the Democrats for the Illinois House are continuing to ramp up…

First Black Speaker of Illinois House Hints at Need for More Diversity in Legislative District Map

February 27, 2021

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch gave his standard reply to a question about redistricting reform last week when queried at the Chicago Economic Club, saying…

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