News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
IL House Speaker Endorses VP Kamala Harris
WESTCHESTER, Ill.–Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch issued the following statement regarding his support of Vice President Kamala Harris: Throughout our history, strong women have built…
Read More
Thank you for joining us at Equality & Pride 365! See more upcoming House Dems events
We will always love out LOUD! We are proud to be a state that protects and empowers our LGBTQ+ communities. Thank you again for sharing…
Read More
Gov. JB Pritzker signs into law a bill creating the new Department of Early Childhood
BRAINCHILD: Gov. JB Pritzker has signed into law a measure that puts three different early childhood services programs all in one new department, the Department of Early Childhood.…
Read More
There’s Still Time to Join Us Tonight at Equality & Pride 365!
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will once again host Equality & Pride 365 TONIGHT at the I.O. Godfrey Rooftop in Chicago. And there’s still time to join him and…
Read More
IL House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Brings Back Pride Month Celebration June 27th
CHICAGO, June 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — It’s time to celebrate PRIDE across Illinois. Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch in celebrating Pride Month and Illinois’ efforts to protect LGBTQ+ rights…
Read More
You’re invited! 💌 Join House Dems and Speaker Welch this summer to celebrate Juneteenth, Pride, and more.
You can support our members at these upcoming events!
Read More
Rep. Rashid, US Senator Markey Honored by Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Public Citizen, a renowned nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, recognized State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) with the prestigious Democracy Champion award. The award was presented…
Read More
House Speaker to Host 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
WESTCHESTER, Ill.– On Wednesday, June 19 from 1 pm to 5 pm, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will welcome the community and local officials to Memorial Park…
Read More
Illinois House passes bill protecting local libraries from rising threats
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois lawmakers hope they can pass a plan in the final days of session to improve security at libraries due to…
Read More
Illinois medical debt may soon be excluded from your credit score
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – Medical debt accrued in Illinois may soon be left off people’s credit scores. The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday with broad bipartisan…
Read MoreJOIN US!
Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates.