Democratic Party

The man who hopes to be the next speaker of the U.S. House told an audience of Illinois Democrats Wednesday that President Donald Trump is a threat to American democracy and that Democrats can win back control of Congress if they stand up for middle class values.

Kevin Lamm of Rock City is seeking a state party position as the Democratic state central committeeman for the 16th Congressional District. The seat is currently held by John Daniel, who is not seeking re-election.

Gov. JB Pritzker has been introducing himself to larger audiences recently, but he maintains his focus is on Illinois.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Monday is launching her Level Up federal political action committee to build up her political operation and bolster a potential Senate run.

Gov. JB Pritzker waved off concerns that a fiery House Democratic caucus meeting that tanked one of his prized legislative priorities would throw off his party as it faces a budget crunch and a second Trump administration.

Karina’s Bill passed the Illinois House by a vote of 80-33. It would require police to confiscate guns within 96 hours from people whose FOID cards have been revoked due to emergency restraining orders.

A message of sadness and resistance was echoed by more than a dozen Democratic state lawmakers who voted to keep Illinois one of the most welcoming states for immigrants.

Democrats say they’re targeting six incumbent Illinois House Republicans as they seek to expand their power.

The study by Choose Chicago, the city’s marketing arm, focused in part on the direct spending from the two committees responsible for the convention, the Democratic National Convention Committee and the Chicago host committee.

The freshman Democratic House Rep. said conversations with constituents across Illinois' 17th Congressional District prompted him to issue a statement calling for President Joe Biden to end his bid for reelection in November.