Jan 8, 2021 | Welch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside issued the following statement ahead of the Illinois General Assembly convening for the first time since the spring of 2020: “It is critically important that the legislature meet in a safe fashion to...
Oct 30, 2020 | Welch
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is highlighting the upcoming open enrollment period for the Illinois health insurance marketplace. “The COVID-19 pandemic has once again demonstrated the importance and necessity of quality and affordable...
Jul 16, 2020 | Welch
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, called on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to ensure that Black-owned businesses receive truly equitable ownership opportunities in the growing cannabis industry in Illinois. “It is critical that Black-owned businesses...
Jul 8, 2020 | Welch
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is joining state Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, and Otis Monroe, Chief Executive Officer of the Monroe Foundation to announce new legislation that requires financial institutions doing business with the...
Jun 23, 2020 | Welch
HILLSIDE, Ill. – In an effort to bring quality care and housing for seniors and create jobs and economic development to our community, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling on Governor JB Pritzker to help streamline the process to allow for the...
Jun 12, 2020 | Welch
HILLSIDE, Ill. – As the nation continues to come to grips with the tragic death of George Floyd and engage in an ongoing discussion on racial inequity, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is asking local residents for their ideas to bolster police...