Feb 23, 2017 | Welch
HILLSIDE, Ill. – In an effort to alleviate the burdensome tuition costs for college students across Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch is sponsoring legislation that would establish reimbursement grants for Illinois students at public universities. “As Chair...
Feb 1, 2017 | Welch
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to improve Illinois colleges and universities, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, was recently appointed chairman of the House Committee on Higher Education. “Our colleges, universities and their students are...
Jan 25, 2017 | Welch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, offers the following statement regarding a new economic policy agenda to move Illinois forward and on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address: “As I listen to members of our community, I’m...
Jan 20, 2017 | Welch
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...
Jan 11, 2017 | Welch
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...
Feb 17, 2016 | Welch
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...