SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after being sworn in as state representative of the 7th District for the 101st General Assembly: “After four years of Gov. Rauner’s failed leadership, Illinois is ready for...
HILLSIDE, Ill. – Maintaining his commitment to ensuring student borrowers are not misled by predatory lenders, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is promoting legislation that establishes clear rules and regulations for student loan servicers in Illinois...
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch is urging Gov. Rauner to nominate Maywood and Hillside as federally recognized Opportunity Zones to create new jobs and attract new businesses to these communities. “Towns in my district like Maywood and Hillside are...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to prevent employers from under-paying employees and shutting down business before a wage claim can be brought against them, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is fighting to pass a measure out of the House that allows a...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Upon review of credentials and precedent in the Illinois House, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, has been appointed to both the House Revenue & Finance Committee and the House Executive Committee. “There is so much work to be done...