Posts Tagged ‘Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’
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 that numerous rights — human…
Read MorePlan 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 Thursday approved a measure that…
Read MoreIllinois Speaker to Host Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser on December 12
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 Democrats across the state while…
Read MoreIllinois Supreme Court upholds end to cash bail; change to go into effect Sept. 18
CHICAGO, Ill. (CBS) – The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a state law ending cash bail across the state, giving courts two more months before they must implement the change.…
Read MoreIllinois Tourism Booming Post-COVID, ‘Middle of Everything’ Campaign Successful
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The tourism industry is booming in Illinois. State leaders announced Monday that Illinois hotels made $308 million during Fiscal Year 2023. Gov. JB Pritzker said that…
Read More“Because We Do the Work!” Lake Country Democrats Defending Democracy Reception
Lake Dems rallied a large group of dedicated and determined Democrats at our 2nd annual Democrats Defending Democracy reception on Flag Day. Attendees included legislators, current, former, and future candidates, financial contributors,…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to Host 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
WESTCHESTER, Ill.– On Monday, June 19 from 2pm-6pm, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will welcome the community and local officials to Memorial Park [639 N. Wolf Road in Hillside] for…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker Signs Fifth Balanced Budget
CHICAGO – Building on four years of fiscally responsible leadership, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2024 budget into law today, delivering his fifth balanced budget while making transformative…
Read MoreSpeaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Kicks off Pride Month with a Celebration for All on June 1
Chicago, IL – It’s time to celebrate PRIDE across Illinois. Join House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and House Democrats on June 1st at the Godfrey Hotel for a fundraiser to…
Read MoreIllinois Democrats Deliver for Working Families during Spring Legislative Session
For Immediate ReleaseFriday, May 26, 2023 CONTACT:Allison Janowskipress@ildems.com As the 2023 Spring Legislative Session comes to a close, progress-driven bills will head to Governor Pritzker’s desk Springfield, IL – In this year’s…
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