Welch Sponsors Economic Reform Package to Lift Up the Middle Class

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his commitment to lifting up middle-class families in Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is backing a comprehensive economic reform package that lowers business taxes, provides more incentives to companies to invest...

Welch Encourages Residents to Join Anti-Violence March in Maywood

HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is partnering with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to host an anti-violence walk in Maywood. The event will take place Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 am at the corner of 22nd Ave & St. Charles Rd. in...

Welch to Governor: Drop Demands, Negotiate on Budget

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, released the following statement urging Gov. Rauner to compromise with the General Assembly to negotiate a budget that protects vital programs for working and middle-class families: “I am frustrated...

Letter to the Editor – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch

Dear Editor, Over the past several years we have seen an increase in violence throughout our neighborhoods and streets. So far this year, there have been six homicides in Maywood. Unfortunately, this increase in violence can be attributed to Governor Rauner’s extreme...