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Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 15h

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.

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Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 18h

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Join us for an intimate community salon conversation as part of our statewide Listening Tour. This gathering will bring neighbors, organizers, and local leaders together for an open discussion about t...

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Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 18h

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!

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Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 1d

👏 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!

Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 1d

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!

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Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 1d

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!

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Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 6d

Read my statement here: tinyurl.com/3mk35xzx

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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS BLOCK OF TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S UNLAWFUL DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD IN ILLINOIS
Office of the Illinois Attorney General

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Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 6d

Read the full announcement ⬇️

- Democratic Party of Illinois

The Democratic Party of Illinois works to elect Democrats at every level while building an active, inclusive, and diverse party across the state.

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Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 6d

📢 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.

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Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 6d

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...

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 6d

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.

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Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 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.

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Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 7d

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.”

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 7d

Illinois soybean farmer: We can't help but feel very anxious, wondering why it's taking so long to get this resolved. The farther we go into the season, the more we're going to lose. China should have been buying our beans already, and they're not. It's like crickets

Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 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.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 7d

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?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 8d

It’s Day 7️⃣ of the Republican government shutdown.

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Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 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.

In Illinois’ Congressional 15th District: 23,000 constituents will pay $920 more every year for health care. That’s a 41% increase in premiums.

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Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 8d

Families ripped apart. Rights violated. Citizens detained. Elected officials handcuffed.

But that wasn’t enough for Trump’s authoritarian dream.

The people of Illinois have made it clear: we don’t need nor want the National Guard.

Call this what it is: Trump’s Invasion.

Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 8d

The Texas National Guard has arrived in the Chicago area despite the repeated objections of Illinois officials.

Texas National Guard arrives in the Chicago area

Texas National Guard members have arrived in Illinois. City and state officials say Donald Trump is using them as “political props” in Chicago.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 8d

Join me TONIGHT for a telephone town hall about the Republican government shutdown ⬇️

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 9d

Chicago alderperson: I went to the hospital and I asked the ICE agents if they had a signed warrant for the individual they were trying to detain inside the ER. No one was harassing the ICE agents. I was handcuffed and shoved twice for simply exercising my right to advocate for my constituents.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 9d

Americans should not live under the threat of military occupation, regardless of where they reside. I’m committed to upholding the Constitution and defending the rule of law, and am seeking an order to stop unlawful National Guard deployment in Illinois: tinyurl.com/2n77rmne

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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 9d

We have the Insurrection Act for a reason—

But it's not so a President with 34 felonies can ignore court orders and punish cities he doesn't like with military intimidation.

Especially not when the courts are telling him his claims of insurrection are "untethered to the facts."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Trump "We have an Insurrection Act for a reason. If I had to enact it, I'd to that ... if courts were holding us up or governors or mayors were holding us up, sure, I'd do that."

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 10d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 11d

This morning, the Trump Administration’s Department of War gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will. It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a Governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.

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