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 Regarding Governor Pritzker Signing Maps
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New ethics standards and government transparency requirements that have long been needed in Illinois will be made law under legislation State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, helped pass.
Speaker Welch’s Statement regarding Rep. LaToya Greenwood Leadership Role
“I am happy to announce that I have appointed Representative LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, as Majority Conference Chairperson,” said House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch.
Bill to strengthen the Firearms Restraining Order (FRO) passes House
HB 1092 will close loopholes and educate both law enforcement and the public on the FRO.
Speaker Welch Announces New Appointment to House Democratic Leadership Team
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch today announced Representative Frances Ann Hurley as the new whip of the Democratic Moderate Caucus (Mod Caucus), a relatively new caucus of like-minded members who advocate for a balanced, steady approach to lawmaking.
Black Caucus Health Care Reform Measure Signed into Law, Marking Fourth Pillar of Agenda to Address Systemic Racism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) is celebrating the signing of the Illinois Health Care and Human Service Reform Act, a historic measure to address the systemic racial inequalities within the state’s health care system, into law by Gov....
Delivering On Promises: Speaker Welch’s First 100 Days
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today marks 100 days since House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in to serve as Illinois’ first Black Speaker of the House. In just under four months, Speaker Welch has worked tirelessly to ensure his promises to address our state’s toughest issues are being kept.
Speaker Welch’s Statement Regarding Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict
“Today, after 11 months, we have finally received a verdict that suggests we may have some common sense of justice.
Illinois House Passes Bill to Create Elected Chicago School Board
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 officials, advocates, parents, teachers, and students.
Speaker Welch’s Statement Regarding Adam Toledo Video
“What happened to Adam Toledo is a tragedy that should never have happened…
Welch Announces New Task Force to Review Statues on State Grounds
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 monuments on state property and proposals for new monuments or statues.