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In a letter addressed to Welch and his House colleagues, the Plainfield Democrat said his resignation was effective at 4:59 p.m. Friday and that he also intends to withdraw his name as the Democratic nominee of the 97th House District in the upcoming election. #resignation #ballot #invstigation

"Too many young people who stutter face barriers to getting the care they need," said Preston, D-Chicago. "This law helps remove those barriers and ensures more families can access critical treatment and support services." #therapy #speech #law

The legislation was prompted by an investigation into Crown Cremations and Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights. In February 2025, a whistleblower provided photos and information describing conditions at the facility, leading the comptroller's office to discover that more than 100 bodies had been improperly stored. #cremations #chicagoheights #legislation

Among the programs impacted is Link Match, which helped SNAP participants purchase fresh produce and other goods from local farmers by matching benefits spent at participating markets and retailers. #snap #democrats #trump

In a statement released Thursday, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez extended Juneteenth wishes to residents across the state and emphasized the party's commitment to protecting civil rights and promoting inclusion. #juneteenth #democrats #anniversary

Employers are prohibited from requiring workers to use accrued paid leave in place of NICU leave, although employees may voluntarily choose to use paid time off during their absence. #nicu #jobs #law

Preston, a Chicago Democrat, said the measure is intended to ease financial pressure on working families already struggling with rising living costs. #williepreston #senate #insurance

House Bill 4695 would expand the comptroller’s authority to investigate licensed crematories, inspect records and review operations as deemed necessary. #crematory #bill #chicagoheights

The events coincided with the third annual Inside Literary Prize, a national award judged exclusively by incarcerated readers. #libraries #reading #idoc

“Our approach is to run a different kind of government office that uses our tools to fight for the people of Illinois.” #illinois #i-cash