News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House

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…

Endorsement List Grows for Speaker Welch State Central Committee Run:

August 1, 2025

In the wake of Congressman Davis’ retirement announcement, support is swelling for Speaker Welch and the vacated State Central Committee post.  Congressman Danny Davis (who…

Illinois House Speaker and Proviso Township Democratic Committeeman Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch released the following statement today regarding Congressman Davis’ Retirement and State Central Committee opening:

July 31, 2025

WESTCHESTER, Ill. — Illinois House Speaker and Proviso Township Democratic Committeeman Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch released the following statement today regarding Congressman Davis’ Retirement and State…

Democratic state lawmakers start to move on promise to ‘be a check’ on Donald Trump

April 21, 2025

Almost immediately after President Donald Trump was elected to a second term in November, Illinois Democrats began stressing the need to provide legislative protections against…

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April 7, 2025

🚨Calling all artists, crafters, and vendors! Don’t miss this jam-packed Juneteenth celebration 🤩. Join our annual festival filled with performances, community leaders and good vibes.…

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