SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to fight back against Donald Trump’s hateful anti-immigrant rhetoric, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is partnering with Senate President Pro Tempore Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, to make Illinois a welcoming state to...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, provided the following statement upon the adjournment of the regular General Assembly session. “In the era of Trump’s radical extremism, I resisted much of his agenda by pushing policies that do not...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to provide working and middle class families with tax relief, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is advocating for the adoption of a progressive tax in Illinois, undoing decades of economic injustice for working people. “A...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, visited the tech project displays by Proviso West High School and Lindop Elementary School at the annual Tech Day at the state’s Capitol rotunda. “It’s really heart-warming to see students engage in the...
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is standing with employees across Illinois to protect them against workplace discrimination. “Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex and so much more can still impact employees...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to improve school safety, State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, passed legislation creating grants to encourage schools to make innovative solutions to reduce school violence and arrest in communities with a high percentage of...