News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House

Chief judge in St. Clair County says Illinois is safer after a year without cash bail

September 29, 2024

In the year since Illinois got rid of cash bail, St. Clair County’s chief judge saysthe new system is working — and it’s making the…

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Get Out the Vote with Illinois House Democrats Plus All Upcoming House Dems Events

September 26, 2024

Election Day is 40 Days Away! Help Us Win More in 2024 From Palatine to Elgin to East St. Louis, our GOTV team is on…

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G-PAC Illinois and Giffords PAC Endorse Slate of Gun Safety Candidates for Illinois General Assembly

September 25, 2024

CHICAGO – The Gun Violence Prevention PAC of Illinois (G-PAC), the state’s leading gun violence advocacy organization, and GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun safety organization founded…

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2024 Illinois Voters Guide

September 5, 2024

Below you will find a list of all resources to help prepare you for the 2024 Illinois General Election. Voter Registration The online voter registration…

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Terisa Griffin Returns for Speaker Welch’s Fall Fundraiser Plus More House Dems Events

September 5, 2024

Join us on September 19 in honoring Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch at his annual Fall Fundraiser. Also returning to the stage at Adler Planetarium is…

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Women behind bars are often survivors of abuse. A series of new laws aim to reduce their sentences

September 4, 2024

CHICAGO (AP) — Advocates for domestic violence survivors in Illinois celebrated earlier this month when Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law making it…

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Don’t take Asian American voters for granted

August 29, 2024

The return of the Democratic National Convention to Chicago inevitably brings back to mind the events of 1968 and the violent clashes between police and…

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Capitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument

August 22, 2024

President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Friday to designate the “Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument” on the 116th anniversary of the deadly riot in the state…

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As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’

August 20, 2024

CHICAGO – In announcing Chicago would host of the 2024 Democratic National Convention more than a year ago, national party leaders referred to Illinois as…

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In largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket

August 16, 2024

SPRINGFIELD – Democrats gathered in Springfield Wednesday for their annual rally at the Illinois State Fair amid a surge of enthusiasm and a renewed sense…

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