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Welch Helps Pass Legislation to Keep Westlake Hospital Out of Key House Committee

Mar 22, 2019 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, helped legislation aimed at blocking the Pipeline Health’s decision to close Westlake Hospital pass out of the House Appropriations-Human Services Committee yesterday.“As our community stands united...

Welch Introduces Legislation to Expand Computer Science Education

Jan 23, 2019 | Welch

HILLSIDE, Ill. – In an effort to ensure all students have access to a high-tech education that prepares them to compete in an emerging job market, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, has introduced legislation to modernize and improve access to computer...

Welch Highlights New Safeguards to Protect Students From Predatory Lenders

Dec 17, 2018 | Welch

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...

Welch Joins Equal Rights Amendment Supporters to Call for Ratification

Apr 18, 2018 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, joined activists from across the state to advocate for the adoption of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in Illinois. “As a husband and father to my daughter, I was proud to stand with women at the...

Welch, Ford to Host “New Year, New You” Health and Fitness Event

Dec 14, 2017 | Ford, Welch

HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, and state Rep. LaShawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, are partnering to invite residents to a free “New Year, New You” health and fitness event on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lindop School, located at...

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