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Following the signing, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair and Deputy Majority Leader Lisa Hernandez praised the budget and said it addresses economic challenges facing residents across the state. #democrats #signing #budget

The Proviso Township Democrats echoed those concerns, emphasizing the impact property tax assessments have on working families and homeowners, particularly in suburban communities. #cookcounty #endorsement #assesor

The suit (Case # 2025-MR-263) challenges the unconstitutional process used to force through the state’s $55 billion budget package at midnight. #lawsuit

Rita Named Deputy Majority Leader (Springfield, IL) - State Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita, D-Blue Island, will prioritize the needs of working families, reduce costs,...

Families were eligible to receive dozens of free raffle prizes and enjoyed performances by the Proviso East marching band. #backtoschool

The NAPRPPM is the only museum to bear the name A. Philip Randolph, founder of the first Black labor union in the nation. #speakerwelch #gentlewarrior

The program has handed out nearly 50,000 scholarships since the program launched in the 2018-2019 school year. #investinkids

The legislation comes after roughly 20 members of the Speaker’s staff requested voluntary recognition as a union by Welch after their petition was denied by the Labor Relations Board... #union

The Parental Notification Act of 1995 required doctors to notify a pregnant minor's parent within 48 hours prior to an abortion procedure. #abortion

Democratic leaders seek to dismiss redistricting lawsuits (Springfield, IL) - Lawyers for Illinois’ Democratic legislative leaders last week filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Republicans and a Mexican American advocacy group regarding newly drawn legislative maps, calling the challenge “purely speculative” until full U.S. Census data is released.