News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
Illinois House speaker gives address at Rock Island County Democrats Unity Dinner
Rock Island County Democrats say they are ready to fight for democracy and win big this November. At the forefront of the Democrats argument is…
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Kifowit advances seven new bills through committee; veterans and youth will benefit
State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, successfully navigated seven critical bills through committee last week. Among the bills passed out of committee are measures aimed at…
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Illinois bill would crack down on political deepfakes
SPRINGFIELD, Il. (WCIA) – In an election year, voters see all kinds of information about candidates and issues they’ll be voting for on the ballot.…
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Illinois House insurance committee approves plan expanding infertility coverage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Private insurance companies in Illinois can currently limit patients to four rounds of IVF treatment. State lawmakers removed the cap on…
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Plan for hybrid elected Chicago school board now in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hands
SPRINGFIELD — Legislation that spells out the inaugural electoral process for Chicago’s school board is in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hands after the Illinois House on…
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Democratic Illinois lawmakers propose ways to protect — or expand — IVF
Illinois Democratic lawmakers are pushing multiple bills this year to further protect and expand access to in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments. The proposals…
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Illinois Representatives from both sides of the aisle co-sponsor bill to increase safety at correctional facilities
A new Illinois bill that is being co-sponsored by candidates from both sides of the aisle is looking to add safety measures to correctional facilities…
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Women in Power: Honoring Women Leaders and History Makers in Illinois
Happy Women’s History Month! March invites us to celebrate and honor the profound impact women have had in shaping our society throughout history. This year,…
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DNC Chair Minyon Moore to Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Fellow Leaders for Women in Power
This Friday, (March 1st) Democrats for the Illinois House will kick off Women’s History Month with a fundraising event celebrating some of Illinois’ most dynamic…
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Illinois rallies for budget appropriation to enable healthy school meals for all
Springfield, IL — A statewide push to provide healthy school meals for all children across Illinois may soon become a reality. Coalitions across Illinois are…
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