05/29/2026
Kids shouldn't have easy access to ni****ne, period. Morrison's bill keeps vapes and other ni****ne products at least 500 feet away from schools and child care centers, because protecting our kids' health isn't negotiable.
05/18/2026
We have just two weeks left in session, and Senate Democrats are focused on delivering for working people – passing an 8th straight balanced budget, pushing back against reckless federal cuts and lowering costs for Illinois families.
While Washington is leaving people behind, we’re getting to work here at home. There's more to do, and we're here to get it done.
05/15/2026
This is what peak Illinois looks like. From Chicago to Carbondale, Senate Democrats are proud to represent every community that makes this state special.
05/10/2026
Motherhood doesn’t look just one way – it's family, chosen family and the people who step up
We’re celebrating moms across Illinois, including the mothers in our caucus who carry that same care, strength and responsibility into the work they do for communities every day.
Happy Mother's Day!
05/08/2026
Teachers shape futures. They're the ones who see potential in a kid when no one else does, who stay late because a student needs help and who spend their own money to make sure their classroom has what it needs.
Their hard work doesn't get nearly enough recognition. This week, we celebrate all teachers and recommit to making sure they have the support and resources they deserve.
04/17/2026
When you’re already living paycheck to paycheck, bills sometimes fall behind, but that doesn’t mean you should lose access to healthcare.
Laura Ellman for Illinois State Senate is working to make sure a past-due insurance payment doesn’t lock someone out of getting health coverage when they need it – stopping insurers from denying new coverage just because someone still owes money from an old policy.
04/14/2026
Here's the thing: most people aren't asking for much. They want groceries they can afford, a doctor they can see, a good school for their kids and a neighborhood where they feel safe.
That's what we're working on right now in Springfield. Step by step, day by day.