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Speaker Welch’s Statement regarding Rep. LaToya Greenwood Leadership Role

May 29, 2021 | Welch

“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. “Today I accepted the resignation from Leader Carol Ammons,...

Bill to strengthen the Firearms Restraining Order (FRO) passes House

May 12, 2021 | Wang Stoneback, Welch

SPRINGFIELD, IL – In the wake of nearly 200 mass shootings so far this year, State Representative Denyse Stoneback (D-Skokie) passed HB 1092 out of the Illinois House. While we continue to deal with COVID-19, we have to address the more chronic pandemic of gun...

Welch Asks Residents to Submit Creative Bill Ideas for New General Assembly

Dec 10, 2018 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To start off the 101st General Assembly next month, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is seeking his constituent’s input on new and creative legislative ideas to sponsor.“There is a lot to tackle in the upcoming session, and I want to...

Welch’s Law Aimed to Help Consumers Freeze their Credit and Prevent Identify Theft

Jun 20, 2018 | Welch

HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is highlighting a new law that protects consumers from data breaches and identity theft by making it easier for fraud victims to obtain a credit freeze. “Some 5 million Illinoisans found their personal...

Welch Promotes Newly Designated Opportunity Zone Status for Village of Maywood

Jun 11, 2018 | Welch

HILLSIDE, Ill. – Following attempts to push Gov. Bruce Rauner to nominate Maywood, Bellwood and Broadview as new locations for private investment and future job growth, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is highlighting the potential success to come to the...

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