CHICAGO – The following can be attributed to State Rep. Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch, chair of the House Executive Committee: “As any mistakes affecting voter registration are very serious, I am calling representatives from the Secretary of State’s office to come before the...
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, announced today that the Village of Maywood will receive a $333,000 state grant to fund the Fred Hampton Pool Renovation Project. “The Fred Hampton Family Aquatic Center has been a space for our community...
HILLSIDE, Ill. – To make sure that our community has a voice in Springfield, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is urging residents to send him their ideas to help improve Illinois. “It’s important to me that I am doing everything I can to be a strong voice...
HILLSIDE, Ill. – To help ensure that all area children have a joyful holiday season, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is encouraging donations for a toy drive to benefit children who attend Bellwood School District 88. “Between monthly bills, putting food...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Diabetes patients in Illinois will see relief on the price of their insulin medication thanks to legislation backed by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, which passed the House this week. “The out-of-control price hikes being pushed by...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement Wednesday after the Legislature adjourned the fall legislative session without the Senate passing House Bill 3904, the Student Athlete Endorsement Act: “I’m very...