Welch Seeks Local Input For New Legislative Agenda

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is asking constituents for their ideas for new bill proposals for the new General Assembly. “Making government more accessible is a top priority of mine,” said Welch. “We have the opportunity to work...

Welch Begins New Term, Seeks to Pass Responsible Budget

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement after being sworn in for his third term as state Representative of the 7th District on Wednesday: “It is truly an honor to continue to represent the residents of the 7th district in...

Welch Urges Gov. Rauner to Compromise, Pass Responsible Budget

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to Governor Rauner’s budget address: “As I talk to constituents in the 7th District every day, they tell me about the real ways the state’s months-long budget impasse is...

Welch Calls for Governor to Focus on Budget

WESTCHESTER, Ill.— State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, offers the following statement on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address: “When I talk to my constituents, they share with me how the budget impasse is affecting their lives. Day cares have...