While farm families suffer because of Trump’s reckless tariffs and trade war, Illinois is standing up to help. Governor Pritzker is putting Illinois farmers first by expanding economic opportunities and providing mental health resources to help rural communities navigate this crisis.

ILGOP Mary Miller, Darin LaHood, and Mike Bost want downstate communities to suffer. By refusing to expand tax credits, they’ve forced families to pay more for health care or lose coverage entirely. Voters will remember this at the ballot box in 2026.

Democratic volunteers and organizers across the state are coming together to protect families. A special shoutout to Waukegan Township Democrats who hosted a Know Your Rights training this week with the Center of Immigrant Progress.

Will MAGA Republicans side with the American people in demanding justice or continue protecting Trump? It’s time to wake up. RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!

On Veterans Day, we stand with those who stood for us. Illinois is home to over 500,000 veterans and Republican cuts to VA programs means they lose critical care. While Republicans turn their backs on veterans, Illinois Dems are committed to ensuring our veterans get the support they deserve.

This Veterans Day, we honor those who put on the uniform to keep our country safe. But our heroes deserve more than applause once a year—they deserve to be honored every day, not with layoffs or cuts jeopardizing their care. We owe it to them to do right by those who served.

If you're in the Elk Grove Village area, we're hosting a KNOW YOUR RIGHTS training session led by Partners for Our Communities TONIGHT from 6-8pm! #Illinois #immigration #ElkGroveVillage REGISTER: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblee...

As ICE attacks on our communities get more inhumane and aggressive, it is more important than ever to know your rights. Join @lakedems.bsky.social today for a Know Your Rights training led by the Center for Immigrant Progress to help keep you and your loved ones safe. 📍Waukegan | Nov. 10 | 6 - 8PM

President Trump has cut off SNAP benefits, putting 56,000 families in Central and Southern Illinois at risk of going hungry. I stopped by the Glen-Ed Food Pantry in Edwardsville to help them pack meals and talk about the challenges they’re facing during this Republican government shutdown.

The Trump Administration is fighting the courts to steal food from your table. The courts said what they said. And then they said it again. Trump must follow the order immediately and fully fund SNAP.

One year later and life is nowhere near better for families. In fact, it's worse.

A year ago, Trump was elected on the promise to make life better for families. Yesterday, voters were clear: you don't win elections by betraying working families, you win by fighting for them. That's why Dems swept across the country. Illinois Dems are ready to bring these wins home in 2026. 🌊

Federal judges made it clear: Trump must pay SNAP benefits. In Trump fashion, he’s defying court orders and punishing families for HIS shutdown. That choice comes from someone who has never had to worry about dinner. Illinois Democrats are fighting for the families living with the consequences.

Polls are starting to open. Go to IWillVote.com to find where you can vote.

As someone who grew up counting every last SNAP dollar, this is intentionally cruel. Trump has the money to provide full SNAP benefits during the Republican shutdown—and he's choosing to let families struggle. Hungry children deserve full bellies. Not crumbs.

🚨 Health care costs next year will double for 395,850 Illinoisans. Democrats are ready to vote to stop costs from rising for families who are already struggling because of Trump’s failing economy and reopen the government. Where are Trump and Republicans? Throwing parties.

What we witnessed were parents, children, seniors, and people with special needs lining up before 7, just to feed their families. Without #SNAP, people are going to starve.

Congress set aside funds to keep SNAP running during a government shutdown, but the Trump Administration is refusing to follow the law and allow this critical assistance to go out to families. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, visit foster.house.gov/SNAP for resources.

At midnight, nearly 2 million Illinoisans could lose food assistance. Republicans are holding SNAP hostage while families struggle to afford groceries. They’re using hunger as leverage. Let’s share ways to help: feedingillinois.org/food-resources-illinois

While Republicans cause chaos and hurt the economy, Illinois Democrats are keeping things steady. Ten credit upgrades mean lower costs, stronger schools, and a steadier economy for working families.

This is what real leadership looks like. While the GOP is fine with kids going hungry, @govpritzker.illinois.gov directs millions to help keep food on families' tables.

Kristi Noem came to our border to talk tough about Illinois from the safety of Indiana. If she’s so proud of what she’s doing, she can come here and face the communities she’s terrorizing. Read Chair Hernandez’s full statement ⬇️

By the end of this week, thousands of Illinois families could lose access to SNAP because of the Republican shutdown. Here’s what that means for our communities ⬇️

Republicans are making Illinois families pay the price for their shutdown. Health care premiums will jump from 260 to 464 dollars a month. While Republicans play politics, Democrats are fighting to keep health care affordable and protect working families. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/27/i...

Happy Filing Day Illinois! #petitions #democrats #illinoisdems #collab

There are no words for such loss. Our hearts are with the Bailey family.

It’s hard not to feel discouraged right now, but that’s what Trump and Republicans are counting on. Every voice, every protest, and every act of courage proves them wrong. Keep speaking out, standing up, and showing up for each other. That is how we’re going to beat this.

🚨 1.9M Illinoisans will lose their SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 because Republicans WON'T DO THEIR JOBS. Chair Hernandez: “Somehow, they can find the money to pay the ICE agents who have terrorized our communities, but not to keep food on our kids’ tables.”

Healthcare costs are out of control in America and Republican policies are going to make them rise even higher. If they let the ACA tax credits expire, a 60-year-old couple in IL-13 making $85,000 a year will see their health insurance costs increase by $24,861 per year.

I've delivered on the promises to help Illinois families through the Birth Equity initiative, and I'll do the exact same when I get to Washington. Thank you @illinoisdems.bsky.social for facilitating these vital conversations.

As part of our Statewide Listening Tour, we brought together South Side Chicago community members, organizers, and leaders for a community salon town hall to uplift the voices of Black women. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories — they will continue to shape our work as we move forward. 💙

Happy Diwali, Illinois! To everyone celebrating in our state, may the Festival of Lights bring you and your loved ones peace and joy.

What. A. Night. 💙 One week ago, over a thousand Democrats came together in Chicago to celebrate progress, power, and purpose — and to show the country that Illinois will always lead the way. Thank you to everyone who made our Third Annual Gala a night to remember. Forward, together.

🚨NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION 🚨 As Trump and Republicans send militarized agents into our communities, silence voters, and put billionaires over families, join Illinoisans with millions across the country to show Trump loud and clear: no thrones, no crowns, NO KINGS.

llinois soybean farmers are paying the price for Trump’s trade war. Fertilizer and equipment costs keep rising, markets are disappearing, and family farms are hanging by a thread. Illinois Democrats stand with our farmers and rural communities across our state.

NEXT UP ON OUR STATEWIDE LISTENING TOUR: This Friday, join LG Stratton, Commissioner Abierre Minor, Dr. Pavi Foster, and Kiera Reed for a community salon conversation focused on the issues that matter most to Black women in Chicago. Let’s come together to listen, uplift, and build a path forward!

This weekend, DPI Chair Hernandez was honored to join the Young Democrats of Illinois convention and swear in their newly elected board members. Illinois Democrats win because of passionate organizers like them — young people who are building community and shaping the future of our state.

👏 Welcome Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa to the Illinois General Assembly! As the first Latina to represent a district entirely within DuPage County, her voice and perspective are an important addition to the General Assembly. Congratulations, Rep. DeLaRosa!

Congrats to Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa on her appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives for the 42nd district! She is a longtime activist from Glen Ellyn where she served on the Glenbard Township District 87 School Board for 10 years. We look forward to fighting for families together!

Illinois wouldn't be what it is today without our Native American and Indigenous communities. On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the traditions, contributions, and resilience of our state's first people.

Read my statement here: tinyurl.com/3mk35xzx

📢 Important update for DPI Gala attendees: There have been changes to tomorrow’s program. We’re honored to welcome Governor Tim Walz and Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva to join us in Chicago for the Democratic Party of Illinois’ Annual Gala.

This week, I’m kicking off a series of Protect Our Rights events across our community to share resources and hear your experiences and concerns with ICE and DHS under the Trump Administration. The first stop is in Aurora this Friday, October 10th. RSVP here: bit.ly/communityfor...

The cost of health insurance is about to spike across America. Democrats are ready to negotiate and prevent these increases, but Republicans would rather pretend that nothing is wrong.

🚨 DAY 9 OF THE GOP GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN 🚨 Rep. Darin LaHood helped Trump and congressional Republicans shut down the government. Premiums in his district will rise 44% — an extra $1,010 every year. He stood with Trump’s billionaire tax breaks instead of working families in Illinois.

Illinois is the largest producer of soybeans in the nation thanks to the hard work of our state’s farmers. But now they are paying the price for Trump’s failures. Nothing about his reckless tariffs are “America-first.”

🚨 DAY 8 OF THE GOP GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN 🚨 Rep. Mike Bost backed Trump’s shutdown and 23,000 people in Southern Illinois will pay the price. Families in his district face nearly $1,000 more in health care costs. Trump and Republicans put billionaires first and left Illinois families behind.

I will not back down. Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power. What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

It’s Day 7️⃣ of the Republican government shutdown.

🚨 DAY 7 OF THE GOP GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN 🚨 Rep. Mary Miller stood with Trump and congressional Republicans to shut down the government. In Central IL, premiums will spike 41% — costing families an extra $920 a year. She chose Trump and billionaires over her own constituents.