It's Black History Month and we are celebrating all our Black Representatives this month. State Rep. Marcus Evans knows what it's like to be a minority, and doesn't take being a member of the majority party for granted.

Last week, state Rep. Aaron Ortiz passed House Resolution 623, demanding refunds for Trump's "Tax America First" tariff policies.

The Illinois Accountability Commision announced a new way to report ICE misconduct. Fill out this form with your experience here: ilac.illinois.gov/interest-for...

New Rep. Justin Cochran is ready to get to work for his community and our state. Welcome to Springfield, Rep.!

Speaker Welch: The House is back in order, and we're working to move Illinois in a better direction.

The Clean Slate Act, championed by Rep. Gordon-Booth will allow millions of Illinoisans new opportunities for job, housing, and success. House Bill 1836 was passed with bipartisan support and was signed into law today by Governor Pritzker.

The Clean Slate Act, signed into law today, will begin the process of automatically sealing files of low-level offenders, making them accessible to law enforcement only, and allowing low -level offenders the opportunity to begin rebuilding their life with greater access and opportunity.

Sustainability and affordability are key issues for state Rep. Michelle Mussman and all Illinois House Democrats as we begin our legislative session next week.

Senate Bill 25 will not only decrease your energy prices, but it invests in Illinois job market and economy. State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr continues to advocate for the livelihood of Illinoisans in a variety of ways.

Illinois House Democrats invested in a stronger economy in 2025.

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel is encouraging eligible community colleges to apply for funding that will advance workforce training facilities to equip local students for high-demand jobs like manufacturing and clean energy production.

Donald Trump has said affordability is "hoax" - Illinois Democrats disagree. One way state Rep. Robin Gabel and others are working to make life more affordable is working to cut utility costs in the short- and long-term. SB 25 takes steps to decrease the cost of utility bills across the state.

Renee Nicole Good was a mother and poet, and her life was cut short by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. We join state Rep. Jaime Andrade in sending our condolences to her loved ones and her community as they grieve a tremendous loss, and we hope justice will be served.

Senate Bill 25 was co-sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, and invests in how we collect and store clean energy throughout Illinois. This legislation will increase our energy supply while creating up to 115,000 job opportunities.

All Illinois Democrats join state Rep. Lilian Jimenez in condemning the horrific killing of an American citizen by ICE in Minneapolis. We hope justice will be served for this inhuman, illegal abuse of power.

Opening a utility bill shouldn't feel so scary. While Washington's agenda is driving home energy costs higher, our new energy affordability law is focused on relief now and in the future.

Congratulations to state Rep. Jaime Andrade for being appointed as Vice Chair of the Labor & Commerce Committee.

By investing in transit, state Rep. Rick Ryan has made buses and trains more reliable, timely, and safe.

State Rep. Kam Buckner has introduced new legislation to protect consumers. House Bill 4248 businesses and retailers will be required to disclose their algorithm-based pricing practices.

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.