Welch Announces Appointments to House Democratic Leadership Team

Jan 21, 2021 | Ammons, Andrade, Buckner, Conroy, Evans, Flowers, Gabel, Gordon-Booth, Guzzardi, Harris, Hernandez L, Hoffman, Mah, Manley, Ortiz, Ramirez, Walsh, Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced the members of his House Democratic leadership team Thursday, including state Reps. Jehan Gordon-Booth, Robyn Gabel, Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., and Jay Hoffman. “As we begin a new day in the House, I’m committed...

Welch Highlights Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 2, 2020 | Walsh

HILLSIDE, Ill. – In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is highlighting resources available to people experiencing domestic violence. “Anyone can experience domestic violence no matter who they are...

Walsh Responds to Threat of Exelon Nuclear Plant Closures

Aug 27, 2020 | Walsh

JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement after learning of Exelon’s plans to close nuclear plants in Dresden and Byron: “As the Chairman of the House Public Utilities Committee, I am deeply troubled to learn that Exelon...

Walsh Tollway Legislation Sent to Governor

Jun 19, 2020 | Walsh

JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D – Joliet, passed legislation which would give municipalities and other local jurisdictions more control and discretion over imposing tolls on public roadways. The bill is now awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature. “This...