This National Health Center Week, let's appreciate Illinois's safety-net hospitals! They are the backbone of community health, providing care to everyone, from the uninsured to Medicaid patients. We're grateful for their mission to serve all.

World Breastfeeding Week highlights IL's progress for working mothers! SB 212 now guarantees 30 minutes of paid break time for breastfeeding mothers to express milk. It's a huge step toward workplace equity and a more family-friendly Illinois.

Happy birthday to former President Barack Obama! Today we celebrate a transformative figure who led our nation with honor and integrity.

In honor of Father's Day Monday, we asked our staff photographer—a dad himself—to share his favorite shots since joining our team.

The Healthcare Protection Act stops big insurance companies from standing in the way of healthcare and padding their profits at the expense of our families. It ended gimmicks like “step-therapy” and pre-clearance and also bans “junk insurance plans that provide no real coverage.

The Trump Slump is making it harder for businesses to succeed, but in Illinois we demand a better path forward. Our fiscally and socially responsible budget expands job training and funds innovative partnerships to help businesses hire and grow.

While Washington is heading in the wrong direction, Illinois' smart and responsible budget puts us on a better path. (3)

While Washington is heading in the wrong direction, Illinois' smart and responsible budget puts us on a better path. (2)

While Washington is heading in the wrong direction, Illinois' smart and responsible budget puts us on a better path.

This month, we celebrate and honor the many contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Illinois and throughout our nation. Thank you for continuing to add to our nation’s melting pot and adding to the diverse fabric that keeps our nation strong.

Every year, thousands of people get the privilege of meeting sea otters at Illinois’ renowned Shedd Aquarium. Learn more about those opportunities here: www.sheddaquarium.org/experiences/...

Literacy is the vital foundation for a good education, a successful career, and a lifetime of learning from and enjoying books. We are working for higher literacy rates with a new measure that brings evidence-based support to teachers helping students with below-average literacy skills.

Illinois is home to seventeen species of turtles in our forests, prairies, ponds, lakes, and rivers. One is our state reptile: the painted turtle, which has a rare blood adaptation that allows it to tolerate the freezing temperatures it encounters in the Midwest.

Illinois is home to Great Lakes Naval Training Station, the U.S. Navy's only boot camp since 1993. Great Lakes is a shared experience for all U.S. sailors--the place where they all began their service in America's Navy. Photo by: By Goldnpuppy - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

This week is National Public Works Week, a time to show our appreciation for the public works professionals who keep our communities safe, healthy and livable. That's why we're working hard to ensure every Illinois family has access to clean drinking water and the basic services that we all rely on.

Bees are essential keeping our environment healthy and our farms productive. By ensuring that Illinois bees continue to thrive by putting resources towards land restoration where they have been driven out, we are helping combat climate change and secure the economic future for Illinois agriculture.

House Democrats crack down on fraudsters targeting seniors with a new legal framework to prevent housing and insurance scams.

Illinois House Democrats are defending all forms of reproductive freedom. We're protecting patients' personal information from extreme politicians, ensuring contraception access, and expanding access to menstrual hygiene products to meet the needs of workers in our State Capitol.

The university police who put their lives on the line to keep over 200,000 students and faculty members safe on Illinois campuses deserve pensions substantial enough to be comfortable later in life. Illinois House Democrats are passing a measure to ensure they get the benefits they have earned.

We reflect on the personal sacrifice & strength our military spouses provide. Whether it’s dealing with long deployments, frequent moves, or the dangerous demands of their significant others’ work, military spouses are the rock of their family.

"Hate has no home here."

One of the major challenges facing Illinois schools is a shortage of qualified teachers. By offering financial assistance to students, we are broadening the pool of potential educators to include everyone with a passion for teaching, even if they cannot afford to work without pay.

Rep. Sharon Chung leads the House's opening prayer in the form of a traditional Easter hymn.

We owe it to future generations to protect our planet. Illinois House Democrats are working tirelessly to create a sustainable and healthy environment for all. (2/2)

We owe it to future generations to protect our planet. Illinois House Democrats are working tirelessly to create a sustainable and healthy environment for all. (1/2)

Today kicks off Every Kid Healthy Week! A crucial part of keeping every kid healthy is ensuring the safety of our immunocompromised community. Vaccines play a vital role in protecting them by building herd immunity. Let's work together to create a healthy and safe environment for every child!

"This is our state. These are our communities. And we’re going to keep building a brighter future for Illinois—together."

The costs of Trump's Trade Tax are clear, and they're too alarming to ignore.

We celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of transgender people everywhere. Rep. Kelly Cassidy's moving speech about Lilly Wachowski's journey reminds us of the importance of visibility and acceptance.

On Diabetes Alert Day, our mission is to raise awareness about the seriousness of diabetes. Take time to consider your risk factors: Family history, weight, and level of physical activity. Don't ignore the signs and don't wait until tomorrow to take charge of your health.

Our very own Amy "Murri" Briel is the first openly neurodivergent member of the General Assembly, and this Autism Awareness Week, emphasizes the importance to undeniably embrace who you are.

HR 115 isn't just words; it's a call to action. Illinois House Democrats are committed to dismantling systemic racism and creating a more equitable future for all. Let's hold our leaders accountable.

When it comes to opportunity and fairness, we can find common ground—even in uncommon times. Let's work together. Let's make diversity real again. Let's make equity work again. And let's make inclusion great again.

Happy National Agricultural Week! We’re kicking it off with state Rep. Murri Briel, whose family has been farming on the same land in the Illinois Valley for over 200 years. Her communities in Northwest Illinois play a huge role in our agricultural industry’s success in corn and soybean exports.

Wishing you a Holi filled with laughter and colorful memories! Let the spirit of renewal and friendship brighten your day.

In every way, working families will pick up the bill for tax cuts for billionaires.

Illinois Working Moms: you're showing your kids what's possible! You're breaking barriers and building a better future. Keep shining!

When we unplug, we can better appreciate our in-person interactions, prioritize a healthy relationship with our devices and protect our natural resources by using less electricity. Today, consider making some time to put your devices aside and spend some time with your family, friends and neighbors.

We can't be silent while Trump tax cuts rip healthcare away from veterans just to deliver tax breaks to the super rich. The people who risked their lives to keep us safe deserve lawmakers who won't turn their backs while disaster strikes, or shower the man responsible for that disaster with applause

Every day Illinois residents are exposed to fraud, scams, and bad business practices. Illinois House Democrats continue to crack down on poor behavior & support commonsense protections, this measure provides greater flexibility for cancelling, helping you to get on with your life with less hassle.

The Trump Trade Tax is a bad deal, but you don't take our word for it. Even the Illinois Farm Bureau is speaking out about how this will raise food prices and hurt family farms. But Illinois Republicans are silent.

The Trump Trade Tax is a bad deal, but you don't take our word for it. Even the Illinois Farm Bureau is speaking out about how this will raise food prices and hurt family farms. But Illinois Republicans are silent.

As we recognize National Invest in Veterans Week, let’s come together to support our Veterans and their families in their endeavors here at home. We can never forget their contributions, which is why Illinois House Democrats are prioritizing opportunities for education, health, and economic growth.

Donald Trump just slammed families with the biggest tax increase in decades. Working families will pay more on nearly every purchase and businesses will struggle. Rep. Sharon Chung and House Democrats aren't keeping silent. We're speaking up for working families and for our communities.

We kicked off Women's History Month with the words "Madam Speaker!" Today was Leader Eva-Dina Delgado's first day in the chair.

All Illinoisans deserve the nutrition options they need to live healthier lifestyles. Awarding new grants for local grocery stores will help make that a reality while boosting small businesses across the state.