Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus

Senator Cristina Castro law creates pathway to legal support for unaccompanied children.

http://ilsenatedems.co/zM2n50Z8V05

Inside Climate News: In years-long fight, the Illinois environmental justice movement gets a win in newly passed State Senator Celina Villanueva bill.

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/03062026/illinois-environmental-justice-legislation/

Senator Willie Preston bill limits how social media companies can target feeds to children.

Illinois bill limits how social media companies can target feeds to children Lawmakers on the final day of the General Assembly passed a bill to regulate how minors interact with social media and other online platforms to make them less addictive.

State Senator Mike Halpin effort to protect student free speech on college campuses passes Senate:

Halpin effort to protect student free speech on college campuses passes Senate SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Halpin’s measure to secure the rights of students, faculty and higher education institutions has passed the Senate.“Speech, free expression and free assembly are fundamental rights...

Senator Doris Turner sends Downtown Springfield Economic Development Plan to House:

Turner sends Downtown Springfield Economic Development Plan to House SPRINGFIELD – Building on her strong support to bring economic development to Central Illinois, State Senator Doris Turner advanced a package through the Senate to revitalize downtown Springfield.“I’ve been working...

Senator Willie Preston fights to protect children from social media harms.

http://ilsenatedems.co/ylbJ50Z64bv

Senate Democrats prioritize affordability, food security in FY27 budget.

http://ilsenatedems.co/7EaU50Z64hT

State Senator Celina Villanueva advances responsible revenue package prioritizing working families. http://ilsenatedems.co/htbT50Z62NR

Senator Rachel Ventura pushes back on corporate home buying, passes bill to protect Illinois housing supply. http://ilsenatedems.co/Mt8w50Z61tq

Kimberly Lightford passes landmark h**p and cannabis reform. http://ilsenatedems.co/IMGR50Z61ic