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Illinois lawmakers unveil plan to build more affordable housing
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – Needing nearly 300,000 affordable rental homes and apartments, Illinois has one of the largest housing deficits in the U.S. according to the…
Read MoreIllinois House OKs measure to give mental health workers called to emergencies the same benefits as other first responders
SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers are moving ahead with a measure that would make mental health professionals who get sent on emergency calls alongside law enforcement eligible…
Read MoreIllinois House committee approves plan requiring junior high fentanyl education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois lawmakers passed a plan last year to require fentanyl education in every high school. Now, representatives hope to pass a bill to require…
Read MoreIL House passes banning discrimination based on reproductive health decisions
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – It may soon be illegal in Illinois to discriminate against someone based on their reproductive health decisions. The state House of Representatives…
Read MoreStar-Studded Juneteenth Festival Line-Up Announced Plus More House Dems Events
Join House Speaker Welch and this incredible line-up of artists and entertainers as we celebrate another year of building the dream at our 3rd annual Juneteenth Festival!…
Read MoreIllinois House approves bill improving health insurance network adequacy standards
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State representatives passed a plan Wednesday to improve network adequacy standards for health insurance companies. The legislation could require insurance companies to notify…
Read MoreIllinois Speaker Chris Welch Recommended by Proviso Township Democratic Organization to Serve as Committeeman
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch was unanimously recommended to serve as the new Proviso Township Committeeman in a meeting held Friday evening of the…
Read MoreInsurance Reform: Illinois House passes Healthcare Protection Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois House lawmakers passed a massive health insurance reform plan late Thursday night. Sponsors and Gov. JB Pritzker said it will help curb…
Read MoreCome One, Come All! House Speaker Welch to Host 3rd Annual Juneteenth Festival in Hillside
We are excited to once again host our annual Juneteenth Festival at Memorial Park District in Hillside. Enjoy live entertainment, connect with local businesses and organizations, and…
Read MoreRep. Kelly Cassidy helped make Illinois a haven for LGBTQ+ rights & says the impact is beyond words
Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D) left Florida for Chicago when she was still a teenager, skipped college, went to work right away, had three…
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