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“Five years of these increased premiums is enough to make our entire retirement plan fall apart.”
500,000 Illinoisans will see their health care costs skyrocket next year because of Republicans.
The GOP has no plans to bring health care costs down.
500,000 Illinoisans will see their health care costs skyrocket next year because of Republicans.
The GOP has no plans to bring health care costs down.
Illinois consumers face high health insurance prices, with Obamacare subsidies still in limbo after shutdown
Hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents will face higher health care costs if the federal government doesn’t extend enhanced tax credits.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
“Five years of these increased premiums is enough to make our entire retirement plan fall apart.”
500,000 Illinoisans will see their health care costs skyrocket next year because of Republicans.
The GOP has no plans to bring health care costs down.
500,000 Illinoisans will see their health care costs skyrocket next year because of Republicans.
The GOP has no plans to bring health care costs down.
📣 Whether you’re running for office or running a campaign, we’ve got the training to help you win.
We’ve teamed up with @latinovictoryus.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and @weareunidosus.bsky.social to bring the “Path to Victory” training program to Chicago.
We’ve teamed up with @latinovictoryus.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and @weareunidosus.bsky.social to bring the “Path to Victory” training program to Chicago.
November 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
📣 Whether you’re running for office or running a campaign, we’ve got the training to help you win.
We’ve teamed up with @latinovictoryus.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and @weareunidosus.bsky.social to bring the “Path to Victory” training program to Chicago.
We’ve teamed up with @latinovictoryus.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and @weareunidosus.bsky.social to bring the “Path to Victory” training program to Chicago.
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.
Governor Pritzker is putting Illinois farmers first by expanding economic opportunities and providing mental health resources to help rural communities navigate this crisis.
November 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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.
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.
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.
November 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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.
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.
A special shoutout to Waukegan Township Democrats who hosted a Know Your Rights training this week with the Center of Immigrant Progress.
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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.
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!
It’s time to wake up.
RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!
BREAKING: Trump spent hours with a victim at Epstein’s mansion, according to emails from Jeffrey Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell that were unearthed by Oversight Democrats.
In them, Epstein calls Trump the "dog that hasn’t barked."
In them, Epstein calls Trump the "dog that hasn’t barked."
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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!
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.
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.
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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.
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.
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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.
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.
November 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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.
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.
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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...
#Illinois #immigration #ElkGroveVillage
REGISTER: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblee...
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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...
#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
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
Know Your Rights Training · Democratic Party of Illinois
Carmen Patlan & Jael Mejia of the Center for Immigrant Progress Lake County will give an overview of the immigration system, and what we can do to keep our loved ones safe and fight for progressive ch...
www.mobilize.us
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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
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
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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.
Budzinski visits Glen-Ed Pantry to hear shutdown concerns
"We need a functioning government that's going to be able to be a good partner to our nonprofits and our communities that serve so many people in need," Budzinski says.
www.theintelligencer.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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.
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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.
The courts said what they said. And then they said it again.
Trump must follow the order immediately and fully fund SNAP.
BREAKING: The Trump administration asks a federal appeals court for an emergency pause on a federal judge's order to fully fund SNAP benefits this month.
Trump administration asks for emergency pause on judge's order to fully fund SNAP
The administration has said it cannot draw from money set aside for child nutrition programs, known as Section 32 funding, to pay for SNAP during the government shutdown.
nbcnews.to
November 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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.
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.
In fact, it's worse.
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
One year later and life is nowhere near better for families.
In fact, it's worse.
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. 🌊
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. 🌊
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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. 🌊
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.
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.
BREAKING: Trump says no SNAP benefits until shutdown ends
Trump says SNAP will only get paid after shutdown
The post appears to defy two federal courts' rulings.
www.axios.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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.
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.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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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.
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.
BREAKING: The Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings required the food aid program to continue.
Live updates: Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings
President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running.
bit.ly
November 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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.
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.
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.
November 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🚨 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.
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.
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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.
November 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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.
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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.
If you or someone you know needs food assistance, visit foster.house.gov/SNAP for resources.
November SNAP Benefits at Risk During the Government Shutdown
What's Happening During the government shutdown, November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which provide food assistance to millions of
foster.house.gov
November 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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.
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
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
October 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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
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.
October 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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.
While the GOP is fine with kids going hungry, @govpritzker.illinois.gov directs millions to help keep food on families' tables.
As nearly 2 million Illinois residents prepare to lose federal food assistance Saturday amid the government shutdown, Gov. Pritzker signed an executive order Thursday directing $20 million toward food banks across the state.
JB Pritzker directs $20 million to Illinois food banks as SNAP benefits set to freeze Saturday amid shutdown
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has earmarked additional funding to support seven food banks that supply more than 2,600 food pantries statewide ahead of SNAP freeze.
trib.al
October 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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.
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 ⬇️
Read Chair Hernandez’s full statement ⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
Here’s what that means for our communities ⬇️
October 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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 ⬇️
Here’s what that means for our communities ⬇️