News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch joins Patrick Pfingsten on Springfield’s Morning News to discuss the end of the legislative session and more!
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch joins Springfield’s Morning News to discuss the end of the legislative session, police reform, and potential gun legislation
Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children
An Illinois lawmaker heading a child welfare committee said the state must strengthen its laws and policies to protect homeschooled children facing inadequate education, abuse…
IL House Speaker Launches Black Excellence in Bleu: Celebrating the First African-American Speakers of the House and Those to Come
WESTCHESTER, Ill.– Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate are doing more than hosting one of the biggest DNC parties of…
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…
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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…
Gov. JB Pritzker signs into law a bill creating the new Department of Early ChildhoodÂ
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.…
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…
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…
You’re invited! đź’Ś Join House Dems and Speaker Welch this summer to celebrate Juneteenth, Pride, and more.
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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…
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