News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House

Lisa Daniels, founder and executive director of the Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices, shares Wednesday how rehabilitation for juveniles would've helped her son, Darren, who was fatally shot in July 2012. Alexandra Kukulka/Daily Southtown

Rep. Anthony DeLuca, community leaders call for state legislature to mandate services for repeat juvenile gun offenders

February 2, 2024

Lisa Daniels, the founder and executive director of the Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices, said her youngest son, Darren, was fatally shot in…

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This year, our Black History Month theme is ‘Our Past, Our Present, Our Future' because the contributions of African-Americans have crafted our great nation and will continue to be vital as we move forward on the path to progress. Black history is American history. And while many states are taking drastic steps to erase it from their textbooks, here in Illinois, we embrace it. Throughout this month, we will be highlighting eight of Illinois' greatest achievements thanks to black leadership and ingenuity.

Our Past, Our Present, Our Future: Celebrating Black Leadership and Ingenuity in Illinois History

February 1, 2024

This year, our Black History Month theme is ‘Our Past, Our Present, Our Future’ because the contributions of African-Americans have crafted our great nation and…

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Rep. Nabeela Syed is continuing the fight against skyrocketing prescription drug costs. She has joined up with advocates and fellow state lawmakers to create a prescription drug affordability board.

Illinois could become ninth state with prescription drug affordability board

January 19, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State lawmakers and advocates believe prescription drugs don’t work if people can’t afford them. That’s why Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) and…

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Here are the dates you need to know for the March 19 primary election

January 19, 2024

When we vote, we win. So make sure you have a plan to vote on or before Tuesday, March 19.

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A LionC electric school bus in the process of being assembled in the Lion Electric plant in Channahon on June 5, 2023. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

John Atkinson and Dan Seals: The naysayers have it wrong. Illinois is the place to be for businesses.

January 14, 2024

The makers of Pringles and Pop-Tarts, a leading maker of electric vehicle batteries, the first cultivated meat company to receive federal approval, an all-electric truck…

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What a Permanent Child Tax Credit Could Mean for Families in Illinois

January 13, 2024

Advocates and lawmakers are calling for a permanent child tax credit to help lessen the economic burden on struggling families. The expansion of the child…

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In this op-ed, Illinois’ youngest latino state representative, Edgar Gonzalez Jr., discusses why he thinks young people should run for office.

Running for Office As a Young Person Means Dealing With Ageism. I Did It Anyway.

January 11, 2024

In this op-ed, Illinois’ youngest latino state representative, Edgar Gonzalez Jr., discusses why he thinks young people should run for office. This piece is being…

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Illinois Speaker to Host Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser on December 12

November 14, 2023

Get into the spirit of giving at House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s A Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser where the House Leader will fundraise for…

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Democrats Win Key Victories for Reproductive Freedom in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia After Huge Turnout at the Polls

Democrats Win Key Victories for Reproductive Freedom in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia After Huge Turnout at the Polls

November 9, 2023

What we are seeing in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia isn’t a passing trend. This week, we witnessed the power of showing up to the polls…

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tate Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17th) (left) and State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (D-31st) (right) outside the East Wing of the White House before an executive order signing session on artificial intelligence they attended Monday, Oct. 30.

State Rep. Gong-Gershowitz Attends Biden Executive Order Signing On Artificial Intelligence

November 3, 2023

State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17th) of Glenview sat in the front row of a signing ceremony for President Joe Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence…

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