Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch
(D-Hillside)
7th District
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Springfield Office:
300 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5350
10055 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Suite E
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-1000
(708) 450-1104 FAX
Attorney; B.A., Northwestern University; J.D., John Marshall Law School; former member and president, Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board of Education; partner, Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman, LLP; married, has two children.
Speaker Welch’s Statement on Historic Veto Session
“I want to congratulate everyone who had a hand in this incredibly successful and historical veto session.”
Speaker Welch’s Statement on the Repeal of the Parental Notification Act
“Repealing the Parental Notification Act has been a priority of mine for many years and I am incredibly proud to see it cross the finish line tonight…”
Speaker Welch Congratulates Leader Flowers on ACS Award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is recognizing deputy majority leader, State Representative Mary Flowers, for receiving the National Distinguished Advocacy Award from the American Cancer Society Action Network.
House Speaker Invites Chicago Sky to State Capitol to Recognize Historic Championship Win
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is pleased to welcome the WNBA Champion Chicago Sky basketball team to the House of Representatives on Tuesday October, 26.
Speaker Welch Celebrates Success of First Open House Job Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to announce that more than 500 resumes were collected at the first ever Open House Job Fair held at the Illinois State Capitol on Tuesday. Multiple applications were submitted for each of the open positions and interviews are in the process of being scheduled.
The Office of the Speaker to Host First Ever Open House Job Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Office of Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch invites jobseekers and those looking to network to the first ever Open House Job Fair at the Illinois State Capitol. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 12 beginning at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Speaker Welch’s Statement on the Passing of State Trooper Gerald Mason
“I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of an Illinois hero yesterday. State Trooper Gerald Mason lived a dedicated life of service and I want to extend my condolences and prayers to his family, as well as the Illinois State Police and the broader law enforcement community, as we grieve this heartbreaking loss.”
Speaker Welch’s Statement on Senate Passage of Energy Proposal
“With the Senate’s passage of this comprehensive energy proposal, the Illinois legislature has positioned our state as a national leader for clean energy policies,” said House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch.
Speaker Welch’s Statement on Passage of Historic Energy Proposal
“What the House has accomplished tonight is monumental and life changing for the future generations of Illinois," said House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch. "With the passage of this comprehensive energy proposal, Illinois is on the path to a greener future that...
Speaker Welch’s Statement of Support for Comprehensive Energy Proposal Sponsored By Leader Evans
“I want to first thank Leaders Evans, Gabel and Hoffman for their tireless work and dedication in helping craft a comprehensive energy proposal that prioritizes our climate, equitable job preservation and creation, and meaningful ethics reform,” said House Speaker...