DPI - May 15, 2025 

Illinois Republicans Play “DOGE” Dress Up While Proposing Devastating Cuts

Springfield, IL — In response to members of the MAGA wannabe Illinois Freedom Caucus proposing a doomed plan to cut billions in state funding for education, health care, and pensions, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez released the following statement:

“Determined to bring Trump’s trademarked chaos home, the ILGOP unveiled their latest haphazard scheme to take us backwards. Despite their clear lack of understanding of how any of this actually works, the Freedom Caucus's ridiculous proposal would mean devastating consequences for Illinoisans.

DPI- May 15, 2025

These cuts would result in massive rollbacks in family services, children’s food assistance, and infrastructure repairs.” * What the Laughable ILGOP Plan Would Mean for Illinois’ Working Families: The ILGOP plan aims to destroy the program supporting children with lunches during summer vacation and school breaks. *From highway repairs to rural broadband expansion, the ILGOP plan would put a halt on much needed infrastructure improvements across Illinois and wouldn’t result in any savings for the general operating budgets * Their plan shorts pension payments by millions of dollars, jeopardizing the retirement of hardworking teachers, first responders, and public employees. *Eliminates workforce training initiatives and programs that connect youth with employment opportunities.

DPI - May 15, 2025

·        While record-high housing costs are hitting working families hard, Republicans want to eliminate essential housing assistance programs. *The cuts to DCFS’ budget would have a devastating impact on programs that support the state’s most vulnerable children and families. *Thousands of high-paying jobs in Illinois would be under threat if these Republicans get their way and cancel support for clean energy projects.Republican representatives want to cut benefits for hard-working, rank-and-file state employees.