Illinois' leading agricultural commodities are corn, soybean, hogs, and cattle. The Democratic Party of Illinois and where it stands on certain issues are recorded in the following paragraphs. Starting with social policy, secondly, equal rights, and lastly, economic issues. The Democrats feel the future generation, our children, ought to be endowed with the abilities essential to compete in the global world market. Because only with educated persons, with capabilities able to run in the world market, will our country be secured in terms of our social durability and our economic future.
Education is the key term.
The Democratic State party of Illinois is in full support of fair school funding, equal educational opportunity, and bilingual education. While money will clearly help our children's education, it must be recognized that parents also play an imperative role in their children's learning. When and only when a Democratic governor is installed then we shall see the rapid improvement of our nation's education system. To ensure that every American get a college education, the Democratic Party of Illinois will succeed in making higher education affordable by looking for ways to assist the working class with the high cost of tuition. The Democratic Party is in full support of assisting our senior citizens in every way possible.