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Democratic Party of Illinois Statement on Tuesday’s Election

November 6, 2024
Chicago, IL — As votes for down-ballot races continue to be counted, the Democratic Party of Illinois released the following statement: “Like many Democrats across the country, we are… Read More

On Election Day, Illinois Democrats Rally for Voter Turnout For Every Race on the Ballot

November 5, 2024
Chicago, IL – On Election Day, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez was proud to stand alongside U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, U.S. Representatives Danny Davis (IL-07) and Jonathan… Read More

In Addison, DPI Chair Lisa Hernandez, U.S. Representatives Jesus 'Chuy' García and Delia Ramirez Encourage Voters in DuPage to Get Out the Vote

November 4, 2024
Addison, IL -- On Sunday, the Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez set out to inform, rally and empower DuPage County’s Latino community alongside U.S. Representatives Jesus… Read More

Governor Pritzker Encourages Income-Eligible Families to Apply for LIHEAP Utility Bill Assistance

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
November 1, 2024
LIHEAP applications expanded to include all income-eligible households starting November 1 CHICAGO - On November 01, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic… Read More

This Halloween, Don’t Get Tricked by the GOP

October 31, 2024
Chicago, IL -- In a stunning display of hypocrisy, and despite Donald Trump and the Illinois GOP historically sowing doubt in early and mail-in voting, the National Republican Congressional Committee… Read More

Gov. Pritzker Announces Second Round of Applications for State-Designated Cultural Districts

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
October 30, 2024
CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced open applications for State-Designated Cultural Districts in Illinois.… Read More

Gov. Pritzker Announces Investments in Voortman Steel Machinery's Monee Expansion

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
October 29, 2024
State of Illinois incentive package supports advanced manufacturing MONEE - On October 29, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and… Read More

Democratic Party of Illinois is Helping Ensure No Voter is Left Behind

October 28, 2024
Chicago, IL -- In the home stretch before November 5th, the Democratic Party of Illinois remains a statewide resource through its voter protection hotline, which reopened last month. The initiative… Read More

Democratic Party of Illinois Mobilizes in Kenosha, Wisconsin for Harris-Walz

October 27, 2024
Kenosha, WI — With just nine days until November 5th, the Democratic Party of Illinois continues its get out the vote efforts—this time in Kenosha. DPI Chair Lisa Hernandez bussed staff… Read More

IDPH Marks Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
October 25, 2024
Proclamation from Gov. Pritzker notes the importance of the awareness week, running though Oct. 26 SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to be… Read More

Pritzker Administration Announces Expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, A New and More Robust Model of Care

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
October 24, 2024
The federally funded Medicaid Demonstration Program offers mental health and substance use treatment services to improve comprehensive health care outcomes CHICAGO - On October 24, 2024, the… Read More

At ISU, the Democratic Party of Illinois and U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen Rally Young Voters

October 24, 2024
Normal, IL — With Election Day just 12 days away, the Democratic Party of Illinois continues full steam ahead—this time at Illinois State University to encourage young people to get out… Read More

Illinois Housing Development Authority Accepting Applications for Emerging Affordable Housing Developers

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
October 23, 2024
CHICAGO - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) announced today that affordable housing developers can now apply to participate in the… Read More

Honoring Illinois' Fallen

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
October 23, 2024
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in… Read More

Promoting Hate in Illinois

October 23, 2024
Chicago, IL— Last week, Illinois Republicans invited incendiary U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Christopher G. Adamo, author of Rules for Defeating Radicals, to two fundraisers in Illinois.… Read More