President Biden emphasized the importance of public and private sector COVID-19 vaccination requirements during his visit to Illinois today. The College Democrats of Illinois commend the president for his leadership in the effort to defeat COVID-19 and #BuildBackBetter .

20 years. On this day we commemorate all of the people we lost. We show respects to the incredible heroes who sacrificed everything. Our hearts are forever with the families and loved ones affected by that day. We will always pay honor and we will never forget.

UPDATE: We had to move our meeting to Sunday, September 5. It is still open for people to join! Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

The Executive Board will be meeting in-person for the first time in years tomorrow! Excited to begin our work for the year!

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President Biden shared a positive vision for America during his visit to McHenry County College. Addressing infrastructure, education and climate are top priorities for Illinois. The College Democrats of Illinois support President Biden and his commitment to Build Back Better.

Vice President Grant Chassy responds to the University of Illinois’ COVID-19 vaccine mandate. CDIL believes mandating vaccines is an important step to return to normal.

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Last chance to sign up for our convention tomorrow afternoon! We'll be joined by Senator Robert Peters and Illinois Democrats Executive Director Abby Witt! Sign up here: forms.gle/XGX9MaLHBXjnvp…

Announcing: our second convention speaker! Abby Witt is the new Executive Director of Illinois Democrats! Sign up to join us on Saturday at forms.gle/Ni2M3TYu6zeKSW…

We're thrilled to announce Robert Peters as a Convention speaker! Senator Peters is one of the most effective legislators in Springfield, especially around criminal justice and public safety, and we couldn't be more excited to hear from him! Sign up at forms.gle/9YEnxDRPuhSzgB…

Congratulations and welcome to Abby Witt, our new Executive Director! ildems.com/news-1-2qhg/c8…

Our annual convention is next week! We'll be coming together to celebrate the good work of our chapters this year, plan for the fights ahead, and elect next year's board! We'll also hear from some exciting speakers we'll be announcing soon! Sign up here: forms.gle/kYaGNoVoFJdxnk…

The video released by COPA today offers for the first time a complete look at the Little Village teen's final moments. The video confirms that Adam Toledo had his hands raised, without a weapon, when he was killed. chicagoreader.com/chicago/adam-t…

NO VIDEO IN STORY: Video shows Chicago police shooting 13-year-old Adam Toledo as he raised his hands: buff.ly/3wWnWZL

UPDATE: An attorney for Toledo's family said the videos show the 13-year-old had raised his hands and did not have a gun when he was shot: 'If you're shooting an unarmed child with his hands in the air, it is an assassination.'

WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO: buff.ly/3wWdbXr

The time to move forward is now.

Enough is enough. Congress must hold President Trump accountable for his reckless actions.

Please read our joint statement with College Democrats of America and @YoungDems below regarding the riot in our nation’s capital.