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Willis, Welch Applaud Court Decision to Keep Westlake Open

May 8, 2019 | Welch, Willis

MELROSE PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside and state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, are applauding a recent court ruling requiring Westlake Hospital to remain open until the judicial system can fully consider the critical services Westlake...

Welch Statement on Review Board’s Decision to Allow for Closure of Westlake Hospital

Apr 30, 2019 | Welch

HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to the Health Facilities and Services Review Board (HFSRB) decision to allow the closure of Westlake Hospital to move forward:“The Review Board’s decision to let...

Welch Urges Residents to Attend Health Services Review Board Meeting, Demand Westlake Hospital Remains Open

Apr 25, 2019 | Welch

HILLSIDE, Ill. – In an effort to keep Westlake Hospital open, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is encouraging residents to attend the meeting of the Health Facilities and Services Review Board (HFSRB) and speak publicly to show strong community support...

Welch Joins Business Leaders in Support of Legislation Increasing Corporate Board Diversity

Apr 23, 2019 | Welch

CHICAGO – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, joined members of the Black Caucus, City of Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers and statewide business leaders to voice their support for Welch’s proposal to ensure greater representation of African Americans and...

Welch Statement on Pipeline Health

Apr 17, 2019 | Welch

HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to the recent statement made by Pipeline Health:“Given their recent unethical behavior, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Pipeline Health is making a...

Willis, Welch Bill to Make Hospital Closure Harder Passes House

Apr 10, 2019 | Welch, Willis

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Reps. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, and Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, are continuing their push to keep Westlake Hospital open by passing legislation that makes it harder for wealthy health management companies to purchase local...

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