Illinois House Passes Bill to Create Elected Chicago School Board

Apr 15, 2021 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, the Illinois House of Representatives passed HB 2908, a bill to create a 21-member elected school board for the City of Chicago. Led by Rep. Delia Ramirez, this legislation is the product of years of collaboration between legislators, local...

Speaker Welch’s Statement Regarding Adam Toledo Video

Apr 15, 2021 | Welch

“What happened to Adam Toledo is a tragedy that should never have happened. While I appreciate the release of this video, I can’t imagine what it’s like for Adam’s parents to have to relive their loss. Given that, I hope we can all learn from this heartbreaking...

Welch Announces New Task Force to Review Statues on State Grounds

Apr 14, 2021 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to ensure that statues and other ceremonial landmarks on state property reflect the values and morals of our state, Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced the creation of a new special task force to conduct a review of...

Welch Hosting Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Event

Mar 31, 2021 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch is hosting a mass vaccination event with Walgreens on Friday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Proviso West High School to help West Suburban residents get their COVID-19 vaccinations. Residents must register for...