Jan 17, 2019 | Welch
HILLSIDE, Ill. –A measure backed by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside aimed at curbing gun violence and saving lives be creating commonsense licensing standards for gun dealers was signed into law Thursday. “This new law is an important step in the right...
Jan 9, 2019 | Welch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after being sworn in as state representative of the 7th District for the 101st General Assembly: “After four years of Gov. Rauner’s failed leadership, Illinois is ready for...
Jan 7, 2019 | Welch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Children under the age of two will be required to be secured in a rear facing car seat under a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, which took effect on Jan. 1.“Studies have shown that children in rear-facing car...
Dec 17, 2018 | Welch
HILLSIDE, Ill. – Maintaining his commitment to ensuring student borrowers are not misled by predatory lenders, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is promoting legislation that establishes clear rules and regulations for student loan servicers in Illinois...
Dec 10, 2018 | Welch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To start off the 101st General Assembly next month, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is seeking his constituent’s input on new and creative legislative ideas to sponsor.“There is a lot to tackle in the upcoming session, and I want to...
Jun 20, 2018 | Welch
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is highlighting a new law that protects consumers from data breaches and identity theft by making it easier for fraud victims to obtain a credit freeze. “Some 5 million Illinoisans found their personal...