News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House

Illinois Sees Record-Breaking Tourism in 2024

August 27, 2025

(WIFR) – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Tourism announces record-breaking tourism achievements for the state in…

Alderman Nicole Lee Steps Up for Welch for 7th District State Central Committeeman

August 22, 2025

With the overwhelming support of Democratic Leaders and over half of the 7th District’s electeds behind him, Speaker Welch has landed another critical endorsement from…

Illinois Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Boost Women and Minorities in Construction, Study Finds

August 22, 2025

Programs to prepare workers for skilled trades apprenticeships have significantly boosted the number of women and people of color in Illinois’ construction workforce and also…

Illinois House Majority Leader Eva-Dina Delgado thinks Springfield can solve the transit fiscal crisis during six days in October

August 22, 2025

The unseasonably chilly, gloomy weather today in Chicago makes me think of the impending autumn, which brings to mind Chicagoland’s looming transit fiscal cliff. Now,…

Illinois House Democrats Earn Pollie Award for Best Phone Campaign Boasts Most Successful House Dem Caucus in the Country

August 22, 2025

CHICAGO — House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch has recently accepted his second Pollie Award for political campaign creativity and effectiveness, adding another feather in the…

Alderman Sigcho-Lopez Joins Speaker Welch’s Campaign for Democratic State Central Committee

August 20, 2025

CHICAGO – 7th Congressional District leaders continue to unite behind House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch for Democratic State Central Committee, with Alderman and 25th Ward…

Commissioner John Daley Joins Dems Supporting Speaker Welch for 7th District State Central Committeeman  

August 20, 2025

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch has gained another big 7th District endorsement from Cook County Commissioner and 11th Ward Committeeperson John Daley. Daley also serves…

More Key Democratic Figures Unite Behind Welch’s Bid for State Central Committeeperson

August 15, 2025

More Democratic leaders from across Illinois’ 7th Congressional District have joined the surge of support for House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch to become the next…

LGBTQ and Reproductive Rights Champions and More Democratic Leaders Endorse Speaker Welch for State Central Committee

August 11, 2025

Former Personal PAC President Terry Cosgrove, State Representative Kelly Cassidy, Committeeman and Alderman Brendan Reilly, State Representative Marcus Evans, State Representative Debbie Meyers Martin, and…

7th District Support Swells for Speaker Welch State Central Committee Run

August 6, 2025

Alderwoman Pat Dowell, Alderman Ray Lopez, Alderwoman Monique Scott, Alderwoman Stephanie Coleman,  Leyden Township Committeeman Barrett Pedersen, and Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon join the growing list…

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