News and Updates from Democrats for the Illinois House
House Speaker to Host 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
WESTCHESTER, Ill.– On Wednesday, June 19 from 1 pm to 5 pm, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will welcome the community and local officials to Memorial Park…
Illinois House passes bill protecting local libraries from rising threats
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois lawmakers hope they can pass a plan in the final days of session to improve security at libraries due to…
Illinois medical debt may soon be excluded from your credit score
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – Medical debt accrued in Illinois may soon be left off people’s credit scores. The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday with broad bipartisan…
Alzheimer’s treatment insurance coverage plan unanimously passes out of Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A plan heading to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk would improve access to Alzheimer’s treatment in Illinois. The bill requires the State Employees Group…
A child tax credit, an Early Childhood Department, and more money for K-12 schools: Illinois lawmakers pass 2025 budget
The Illinois House passed a $53.1 billion budget with increases for early childhood education, K-12 public schools, and the state’s literacy plan early Wednesday morning…
Republican lawmakers react with fury to Trump verdict and rally to his defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers reacted with immediate fury on Thursday as a New York jury convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business…
Bill expanding infertility coverage heads to Gov. Pritzker’s desk
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – A bill expanding infertility coverage, including in vitro fertilization, is heading to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk. The state House of Representatives…
Let the Good Vibes Roll at Blue Wave Fest Plus More House Dems Events
Join Illinois House Democrats for an epic DNC kick-off fundraiser on Wednesday, July 17 at Navy Pier’s Offshore Rooftop with live entertainment powered by Dance…
Fierce LGBTQ+ Leaders and Advocates To Join Speaker Welch at Equality & Pride 365 Plus More House Dems Events
Our incredible host committee will return at Equality & Pride 365 along with live entertainment from The Baton Show Lounge! Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and…
Illinois lawmakers consider measures aimed at making mental health care more accessible
Illinois legislators have advanced two measures pushed by proponents of reform in the state’s behavioral health system that are intended to expand the insurance coverage…
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