According to the party, 45% of parents nationwide expect to take on debt to pay for back-to-school purchases this year. The release also cites rising prices for breakfast foods and notes that gasoline in Illinois continues to average more than $4.33 per gallon. #school #taxrelief #democrats
The Democratic Party of Illinois contends that the conflict with Iran has contributed to higher fuel prices and increased government spending. #trump #gas #iran
"Throughout my twenty-year career as a state legislator, I have stood with immigrant communities, and I know for certain: being an immigrant, being Brown, or being scared of ICE should not be a death sentence," Hernandez said. #ice #democraticparty #immigrants
The report found that Bailey held a fundraiser during a legislative session day that required a minimum $100 contribution and directed supporters to donate through the Bailey for Illinois campaign committee. #democrats #darrenbailey #fundraising
“As thousands of Illinoisans lose food assistance this month, family-owned grocery stores are bracing for inevitable losses,” the DPI said. #snap #democratss
Fact Check: Illinois Democrats Challenge Darren Bailey’s Labor Record (Chicago, IL) - Illinois Democrats are pushing back against recent comments by Republican figure Darren...
“His address was one lie after another,” Miller said, arguing that Trump’s messaging contrasted with the real-world impact of his policy agenda. #trump #congress #address
During the debate, Stratton called for a federal minimum wage significantly higher than current proposals under discussion in Congress. #debate #fox32 #senate
Miller accused government officials of blaming victims for their own deaths in such cases and warned against what she called a growing public desensitization to violence carried out by federal agents. #ice #killing #gop #minneapolis
Illinois police departments, like many across the country, have struggled in recent years to fill open positions, citing retirements, burnout and declining interest in the profession. #bill #immigrationofficers #lawenforcement