Springfield, Illinois – This past year, Democrats from Illinois to Washington DC remained committed to uplifting working families and moving our state and nation forward. Despite a vindictive and destructive White House, Illinois Democrats have made one thing clear at every level of government: we will always fight for all of the progress we’ve made.
“For many working families, life under Donald Trump’s White House has been marked by immigration kidnappings, inflation anxiety, and political punishment,” said Chair Lisa Hernandez. “But Illinois Democrats across the state remained unwavering in our belief in progress—made clear by the legislation passed, the policies championed, and the stances made. 2025 was about complacency and cruelty for the ILGOP, and for us, this year was defined by fighting back, protecting families, strengthening our economy and preserving our freedoms. We’ll bring those same priorities into 2026.”
From immigration protection to healthcare access in rural communities, the following list and accompanying document provides examples of crucial policy wins that Democrats have delivered for Illinoisans across our state.
MORE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE HEALTH CARE
Illinois Democrats have made and continue to make health care more affordable and more accessible—even as Republicans attack Medicaid, rural hospitals, and public health systems. From eliminating medical debt to strengthening safety-net hospitals and expanding rural and maternal care, Illinois Democrats are protecting lifesaving care for families across the state.
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS PROTECTION
Illinois Democrats are standing as a national firewall for reproductive freedom, ensuring access to abortion care, IVF, contraception, and maternal health even as Republicans try to strip those rights away in Washington and across the country.
EDUCATION FOR ALL
Illinois Democrats continue to make unprecedented investments in students, educators, and classrooms, fueling opportunity from early childhood through college while fighting back against federal attempts to defund our schools and undermine public education.
AFFORDABILITY FOR WORKING FAMILIES
Illinois Democrats are lowering costs for working families, putting money back in people’s pockets, expanding child care and housing, and fighting hunger in communities across the state.
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOBS
Illinois Democrats are strengthening the economy from the ground up by investing in workers, manufacturing, clean energy, and youth employment, making Illinois one of the strongest and fastest-rising states for business and jobs in the nation.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Illinois Democrats are keeping communities safer by investing in violence prevention, supporting law enforcement, improving disaster response, and holding bad actors accountable.
OUR STATE’S FARMERS
Illinois Democrats are standing up for farmers and rural communities by fighting harmful tariffs, expanding broadband, supporting mental health, and protecting family farms from political chaos in Washington.
CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
Illinois Democrats are promoting transparency and accountability in government by cracking down on corruption, protecting data privacy, and demanding corporate and political disclosure.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLEAN ENERGY
Illinois Democrats are delivering the largest infrastructure and clean energy investments in state history, creating jobs, strengthening communities, and lowering costs for families through a stronger, more reliable grid.
IMMIGRANT FAMILIES, WORKERS, AND CHILDREN
Illinois Democrats are defending immigrant families and civil rights by blocking federal abuse, protecting due process, and creating strong state safeguards against intimidation and discrimination.
PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS
Illinois Democrats are honoring and supporting veterans, protecting LGBTQ+ Illinoisans, and strengthening rights for working people by expanding access to care, opportunity, and legal protections.
For more details on 2025 crucial policy wins and Illinois Democratic accomplishments, click below:
