HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is encouraging consumers to avoid purchasing hazardous products over the upcoming holiday season following the recent release of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s 2017 Safe Shopping Guide. “People...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to ensuring student borrowers are not misled by predatory lenders, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that establishes clear rules and regulations for student loan...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a member of the newly created Task Force on Sexual Discrimination and Harassment, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, will work with both Republican and Democratic colleagues to eliminate sexual harassment and discrimination in the...
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is opposing President Trump’s tax plan that will increase taxes on working families across the state by eliminating the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. “The SALT deduction prevents working...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation requiring cursive writing to be taught in Illinois’ elementary schools is now law thanks to efforts by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, to revitalize this skill. “As technology has advanced in the fast-paced world we live...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is supporting legislation to put in place policies and training for legislators, staff and lobbyists in order to stop sexual harassment in state government. “Sexual harassment, in any form, is...