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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...

Welch Spearheads Proposal to Crack Down on Predatory Loans

Apr 4, 2019 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to protect consumers from predatory loans that target low-income communities, State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, has introduced legislation that puts restrictions on extreme auto loan title lending practices. “The predatory...

Welch Invites Residents to ‘Pizza & Politics’ Town Hall Discussion

Mar 28, 2019 | Welch

HILLSIDE, Ill. – Community can share their opinions on state issues over pizza at state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s “Pizza & Politics” Town Hall Meeting on Monday, April 8 from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Maywood Village Hall located at 125 S. 5th Ave. in...

Welch Helps Pass Legislation to Keep Westlake Hospital Out of Key House Committee

Mar 22, 2019 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, helped legislation aimed at blocking the Pipeline Health’s decision to close Westlake Hospital pass out of the House Appropriations-Human Services Committee yesterday.“As our community stands united...

Willis, Welch to Spearhead Hearing Examining Westlake Hospital Closure

Mar 4, 2019 | Welch, Willis

CHICAGO – In an effort to keep Westlake Hospital open to serve local residents, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, state Rep. Kathy Willis, D-Northlake, and members of the House Appropriations Human Services committee will examine the community impact of...

Welch Statement on Budget Address

Feb 20, 2019 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address: “For four years our state suffered under the failed leadership of Bruce Rauner. Social services were slashed, state higher...

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