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March 21, 2025

Do you have what it takes to be an effective leader? Looking to do more for your community? Join Democrats for the Illinois House in…

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Illinois Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch brings the fun to Forrest Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 7, 2025
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Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch honored by Illinois House of Representatives as part of Black History Month

March 5, 2025

Speaker of the Illinois House, Emanuel “Chris” Welch, was recently honored by the Illinois House of Representatives through House Resolution 150 during Black History Month.…

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Illinois House Speaker to Host 3rd Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser December 18

December 5, 2024

This holiday season, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to host his 3rd Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser, a festive and…

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Illinois House Speaker on Protecting Reproductive Rights, Balancing the State Budget

November 14, 2024

State lawmakers are returning to Springfield this week. The two-week veto session was already on the books for legislators, but now it comes on the…

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Rep. Nabeela Syed On Running For Re-Election and Her Commitment To Young Voters

November 5, 2024

In Her Campus’s series Gen Leaders, we interview Gen Z candidates running for office in 2024. This month, Nabeela Syed — who is running for re-election…

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Vance says Trump administration would end funding to Planned Parenthood

October 13, 2024

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former president Donald Trump’s running mate, said that if elected, Trump would seek to end federal money for Planned Parenthood. “We don’t think…

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Planned Parenthood Illinois Action board reveals 2024 election endorsements

October 7, 2024

The Planned Parenthood Illinois Action (PPIA) Board announced its endorsements for the offices of Illinois State House, Illinois State Senate, and the statewide advisory ballot…

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Chief judge in St. Clair County says Illinois is safer after a year without cash bail

September 29, 2024

In the year since Illinois got rid of cash bail, St. Clair County’s chief judge saysthe new system is working — and it’s making the…

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Get Out the Vote with Illinois House Democrats Plus All Upcoming House Dems Events

September 26, 2024

Election Day is 40 Days Away! Help Us Win More in 2024 From Palatine to Elgin to East St. Louis, our GOTV team is on…

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