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The news coming out of Minneapolis is horrific. Rejecting authoritarianism should not be a death sentence in the United States of America. We need answers and we need ICE out of our communities.
January 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The news coming out of Minneapolis is horrific. Rejecting authoritarianism should not be a death sentence in the United States of America. We need answers and we need ICE out of our communities.
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Heartbroken and outraged by this murder. A horrific loss of life and a product of the violent and trademark lawlessness ingrained in ICE. This administration and its federal thugs, the perpetrators of these heinous crimes, will be held accountable for their actions.
One person is dead in Minneapolis following a shooting involving ICE, DHS says. It comes after a surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/3Z17FC1
January 7, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Heartbroken and outraged by this murder. A horrific loss of life and a product of the violent and trademark lawlessness ingrained in ICE. This administration and its federal thugs, the perpetrators of these heinous crimes, will be held accountable for their actions.
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Rather than making it more affordable for families, Trump is stripping away child care from those just trying to go to work.
Thousands depend on these programs, and now their livelihoods are at risk.
It's wrong and cruel — we'll take every step possible to defend Illinoisians.
Thousands depend on these programs, and now their livelihoods are at risk.
It's wrong and cruel — we'll take every step possible to defend Illinoisians.
HHS freezes $10 billion in child-care funding for 5 Democratic states, alleging fraudulent programs
The states include California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
abcnews.go.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Rather than making it more affordable for families, Trump is stripping away child care from those just trying to go to work.
Thousands depend on these programs, and now their livelihoods are at risk.
It's wrong and cruel — we'll take every step possible to defend Illinoisians.
Thousands depend on these programs, and now their livelihoods are at risk.
It's wrong and cruel — we'll take every step possible to defend Illinoisians.
Illinois voters deserve to know: Where does Darren Bailey stand on January 6? ⬇️
Darren Bailey on January 6
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January 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Illinois voters deserve to know: Where does Darren Bailey stand on January 6? ⬇️
Five years ago, our democracy faced an unprecedented attack when a violent mob tried to overturn a free and fair election.
January 6 is a reminder that democracy does not defend itself. It depends on leaders who respect the rule of law, honor election results, and put country over politics.
January 6 is a reminder that democracy does not defend itself. It depends on leaders who respect the rule of law, honor election results, and put country over politics.
January 6, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Five years ago, our democracy faced an unprecedented attack when a violent mob tried to overturn a free and fair election.
January 6 is a reminder that democracy does not defend itself. It depends on leaders who respect the rule of law, honor election results, and put country over politics.
January 6 is a reminder that democracy does not defend itself. It depends on leaders who respect the rule of law, honor election results, and put country over politics.
More than 500,000 Illinoisans are facing higher health care costs this year because of Republicans.
House Democrats forced a vote to stop the increases.
Will Illinois Republicans vote for relief for working families, or vote to keep costs high?
House Democrats forced a vote to stop the increases.
Will Illinois Republicans vote for relief for working families, or vote to keep costs high?
January 5, 2026 at 7:04 PM
More than 500,000 Illinoisans are facing higher health care costs this year because of Republicans.
House Democrats forced a vote to stop the increases.
Will Illinois Republicans vote for relief for working families, or vote to keep costs high?
House Democrats forced a vote to stop the increases.
Will Illinois Republicans vote for relief for working families, or vote to keep costs high?
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Yet another unconstitutional abuse of power, one that puts our troops directly in harms way.
Nearly a year into Trump's administration and all we’ve seen are broken promises.
His actions are endangering the American people and he must be held accountable.
Nearly a year into Trump's administration and all we’ve seen are broken promises.
His actions are endangering the American people and he must be held accountable.
Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
January 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Yet another unconstitutional abuse of power, one that puts our troops directly in harms way.
Nearly a year into Trump's administration and all we’ve seen are broken promises.
His actions are endangering the American people and he must be held accountable.
Nearly a year into Trump's administration and all we’ve seen are broken promises.
His actions are endangering the American people and he must be held accountable.
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Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
January 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
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Donald Trump’s reckless and unconstitutional operations in Venezuela—including this morning’s arrest of a foreign leader—are not about enforcing law and order.
If they were, he wouldn’t hide them from Congress.
If they were, he wouldn’t hide them from Congress.
January 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Donald Trump’s reckless and unconstitutional operations in Venezuela—including this morning’s arrest of a foreign leader—are not about enforcing law and order.
If they were, he wouldn’t hide them from Congress.
If they were, he wouldn’t hide them from Congress.
We’re kicking off 2026 with our Candidate Training Series!
With @ildcca.bsky.social, we’re giving Democrats the tools to win big this year.
Whether you're a first-time candidate or returning to the ballot, sign up for a session to plan for a strong finish before and after Election Day!
With @ildcca.bsky.social, we’re giving Democrats the tools to win big this year.
Whether you're a first-time candidate or returning to the ballot, sign up for a session to plan for a strong finish before and after Election Day!
January 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
We’re kicking off 2026 with our Candidate Training Series!
With @ildcca.bsky.social, we’re giving Democrats the tools to win big this year.
Whether you're a first-time candidate or returning to the ballot, sign up for a session to plan for a strong finish before and after Election Day!
With @ildcca.bsky.social, we’re giving Democrats the tools to win big this year.
Whether you're a first-time candidate or returning to the ballot, sign up for a session to plan for a strong finish before and after Election Day!
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This is a lie. We blocked Trump’s troop deployment to Chicago.
The Supreme Court even ruled Trump would have been breaking the law had he deployed them on our streets.
I’m relieved our patriotic troops are finally heading home to their families after Trump unlawful deployment.
The Supreme Court even ruled Trump would have been breaking the law had he deployed them on our streets.
I’m relieved our patriotic troops are finally heading home to their families after Trump unlawful deployment.
January 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
This is a lie. We blocked Trump’s troop deployment to Chicago.
The Supreme Court even ruled Trump would have been breaking the law had he deployed them on our streets.
I’m relieved our patriotic troops are finally heading home to their families after Trump unlawful deployment.
The Supreme Court even ruled Trump would have been breaking the law had he deployed them on our streets.
I’m relieved our patriotic troops are finally heading home to their families after Trump unlawful deployment.
Happy New Year! 🎉
From everyone at the Democratic Party of Illinois, we’re grateful for your support and ready for the fight ahead to deliver big wins in 2026.
From everyone at the Democratic Party of Illinois, we’re grateful for your support and ready for the fight ahead to deliver big wins in 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Happy New Year! 🎉
From everyone at the Democratic Party of Illinois, we’re grateful for your support and ready for the fight ahead to deliver big wins in 2026.
From everyone at the Democratic Party of Illinois, we’re grateful for your support and ready for the fight ahead to deliver big wins in 2026.
Putting together your New Year's resolutions list?
Add one more: volunteer with the Democratic Party of Illinois in 2026 and help make a difference in your community.
Head to ildems.com/volunteer to join the fight today. 💙
Add one more: volunteer with the Democratic Party of Illinois in 2026 and help make a difference in your community.
Head to ildems.com/volunteer to join the fight today. 💙
December 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Putting together your New Year's resolutions list?
Add one more: volunteer with the Democratic Party of Illinois in 2026 and help make a difference in your community.
Head to ildems.com/volunteer to join the fight today. 💙
Add one more: volunteer with the Democratic Party of Illinois in 2026 and help make a difference in your community.
Head to ildems.com/volunteer to join the fight today. 💙
In 2025, we proved something important: The Democratic Party of Illinois doesn’t disappear after Election Day.
We won local races, strengthened county parties, trained new candidates, held the ILGOP accountable, and expanded our presence in every region.
Here’s what we accomplished together ⬇️
We won local races, strengthened county parties, trained new candidates, held the ILGOP accountable, and expanded our presence in every region.
Here’s what we accomplished together ⬇️
December 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
In 2025, we proved something important: The Democratic Party of Illinois doesn’t disappear after Election Day.
We won local races, strengthened county parties, trained new candidates, held the ILGOP accountable, and expanded our presence in every region.
Here’s what we accomplished together ⬇️
We won local races, strengthened county parties, trained new candidates, held the ILGOP accountable, and expanded our presence in every region.
Here’s what we accomplished together ⬇️
Today is the first day of Kwanzaa and we’re sending warm wishes to families across Illinois who are celebrating.
May the days ahead bring you peace, love, and prosperity.
May the days ahead bring you peace, love, and prosperity.
December 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Today is the first day of Kwanzaa and we’re sending warm wishes to families across Illinois who are celebrating.
May the days ahead bring you peace, love, and prosperity.
May the days ahead bring you peace, love, and prosperity.
Merry Christmas, Illinois! 🎄
We wish you joy, love, and warmth this holiday season.
We wish you joy, love, and warmth this holiday season.
December 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Merry Christmas, Illinois! 🎄
We wish you joy, love, and warmth this holiday season.
We wish you joy, love, and warmth this holiday season.
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A man who has never served a day in his life is taking away Veterans' freedom to choose in cases of rape, incest or when the health of the mother is at risk.
Trump is putting millions of Veterans in danger.
And he did it during the holiday season thinking we wouldn’t notice.
Trump is putting millions of Veterans in danger.
And he did it during the holiday season thinking we wouldn’t notice.
🚨🚨 SCOOP @ms.now : The Department of Veteran Affairs has quietly implemented its abortion ban following a DOJ memo issued last week.
This will affect 9 million veterans and their dependents, and has been a long time coming: It was outlined in Project 2025.
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This will affect 9 million veterans and their dependents, and has been a long time coming: It was outlined in Project 2025.
Read/share 👇
Department of Veterans Affairs quietly implements abortion ban
A VA spokesperson confirmed to MS NOW that the ban was in place following a Department of Justice memo issued last week.
www.ms.now
December 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A man who has never served a day in his life is taking away Veterans' freedom to choose in cases of rape, incest or when the health of the mother is at risk.
Trump is putting millions of Veterans in danger.
And he did it during the holiday season thinking we wouldn’t notice.
Trump is putting millions of Veterans in danger.
And he did it during the holiday season thinking we wouldn’t notice.
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The Trump Administration has gone too far.
The majority of Americans believe that—and so does the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority.
The majority of Americans believe that—and so does the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority.
December 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The Trump Administration has gone too far.
The majority of Americans believe that—and so does the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority.
The majority of Americans believe that—and so does the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority.
2025 🤝 delivering big
This year, IL Dems got real results for families by taking on affordability, creating jobs, investing in students and infrastructure, supporting rural families, and strengthening protections for vulnerable communities.
From Springfield to D.C., IL Dems worked for you ⬇️
This year, IL Dems got real results for families by taking on affordability, creating jobs, investing in students and infrastructure, supporting rural families, and strengthening protections for vulnerable communities.
From Springfield to D.C., IL Dems worked for you ⬇️
December 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
2025 🤝 delivering big
This year, IL Dems got real results for families by taking on affordability, creating jobs, investing in students and infrastructure, supporting rural families, and strengthening protections for vulnerable communities.
From Springfield to D.C., IL Dems worked for you ⬇️
This year, IL Dems got real results for families by taking on affordability, creating jobs, investing in students and infrastructure, supporting rural families, and strengthening protections for vulnerable communities.
From Springfield to D.C., IL Dems worked for you ⬇️
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Illinois has doubled down to improve the lives of the hardworking people who make our state the best.
In a year full of chaos at the federal level, I’m focused on protecting our state and investing in the safety, education, and well-being of those here.
In a year full of chaos at the federal level, I’m focused on protecting our state and investing in the safety, education, and well-being of those here.
Gov. Pritzker Celebrates 2025 Accomplishments
Despite attacks from federal government, Illinois continues to deliver new economic opportunities, stronger education and healthcare, and essential civil rights protections
gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Illinois has doubled down to improve the lives of the hardworking people who make our state the best.
In a year full of chaos at the federal level, I’m focused on protecting our state and investing in the safety, education, and well-being of those here.
In a year full of chaos at the federal level, I’m focused on protecting our state and investing in the safety, education, and well-being of those here.
It’s not hard to guess why Trump was so eager to interrupt everyone’s night.
He’s looking for a way out of the hell hole of a year he created.
He’s looking for a way out of the hell hole of a year he created.
December 18, 2025 at 2:32 AM
It’s not hard to guess why Trump was so eager to interrupt everyone’s night.
He’s looking for a way out of the hell hole of a year he created.
He’s looking for a way out of the hell hole of a year he created.
ILLINOIS! Today is the first day to apply for a Vote-By-Mail ballot for the 2026 General Primary Election on March 17.
Voting by mail is quick, safe, and easy!
Visit ildems.com/vote to download an application today.
Voting by mail is quick, safe, and easy!
Visit ildems.com/vote to download an application today.
December 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
ILLINOIS! Today is the first day to apply for a Vote-By-Mail ballot for the 2026 General Primary Election on March 17.
Voting by mail is quick, safe, and easy!
Visit ildems.com/vote to download an application today.
Voting by mail is quick, safe, and easy!
Visit ildems.com/vote to download an application today.
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To Trump, the holiday season means cruelty and intimidation.
Along with their cameras, his agents are prowling our streets, ripping folks out of cars and terrorizing our neighbors with assault weapons.
Using taxpayer dollars to create dystopian propaganda doesn't make us safer.
Along with their cameras, his agents are prowling our streets, ripping folks out of cars and terrorizing our neighbors with assault weapons.
Using taxpayer dollars to create dystopian propaganda doesn't make us safer.
Border Patrol Boss Greg Bovino Back In Chicago As Agents Target Southwest Side
Bovino returned with about 200 agents and descended on the Southwest Side, where organizers said about 15 people were arrested. "It's going to be a merry Christmas in Chicago," Bovino told Block Club.
blockclubchicago.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
To Trump, the holiday season means cruelty and intimidation.
Along with their cameras, his agents are prowling our streets, ripping folks out of cars and terrorizing our neighbors with assault weapons.
Using taxpayer dollars to create dystopian propaganda doesn't make us safer.
Along with their cameras, his agents are prowling our streets, ripping folks out of cars and terrorizing our neighbors with assault weapons.
Using taxpayer dollars to create dystopian propaganda doesn't make us safer.
Another month, another hot mess of a jobs report from the Trump administration.
The WORST month for job losses since Dec 2020.
So much for the “Golden Age” of America.
The WORST month for job losses since Dec 2020.
So much for the “Golden Age” of America.
NEW: The U.S. shed 105,000 jobs in October and added 64,000 in November as the unemployment rate crept up, offering little optimism for the labor market.
Already-shaky job market weakened in October and November, delayed federal data shows
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%.
nbcnews.to
December 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Another month, another hot mess of a jobs report from the Trump administration.
The WORST month for job losses since Dec 2020.
So much for the “Golden Age” of America.
The WORST month for job losses since Dec 2020.
So much for the “Golden Age” of America.
The Democratic Party of Illinois is wishing all who celebrate a warm Festival of Lights.
Our hearts are also with Jewish families who are grieving after the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach. Antisemitism has no place in our society.
Hanukkah reminds us that light overcomes darkness.
Our hearts are also with Jewish families who are grieving after the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach. Antisemitism has no place in our society.
Hanukkah reminds us that light overcomes darkness.
December 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Democratic Party of Illinois is wishing all who celebrate a warm Festival of Lights.
Our hearts are also with Jewish families who are grieving after the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach. Antisemitism has no place in our society.
Hanukkah reminds us that light overcomes darkness.
Our hearts are also with Jewish families who are grieving after the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach. Antisemitism has no place in our society.
Hanukkah reminds us that light overcomes darkness.