CHICAGO – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch built on his commitment to a fresh start for the Office of the Speaker by announcing Tuesday the hiring of two new members to his senior staff in Sean Anderson serving as Communications Director and Jaclyn Driscoll as Press Spokesperson.
Read MoreWESTCHESTER, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas are teaming up to host a virtual informational seminar on the “Black Houses Matter” initiative on Monday, April 5 at 1 p.m. The event will be live streamed at www.Facebook.com/RepChrisWelch.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch is hosting a mass vaccination event with Walgreens on Friday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Proviso West High School to help West Suburban residents get their COVID-19 vaccinations. Residents must register for an appointment in advance; walk-ins cannot be accepted.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Yesterday, the Illinois House of Representatives passed major, time-sensitive bills to protect underserved communities struggling through the pandemic and set Illinois on a path toward improved health equity. This was a significant day-of-action on the heels of the Democratic Caucus’s promise to swiftly respond to the multiple crises facing the state during the pandemic.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The sale and reopening of Westlake Hospital will be able to move forward under legislation passed unanimously Thursday by Rep. Kathleen Willis and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. This will help restore critical health care access to underserved west suburban communities.
Read MoreCHICAGO, IL -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Corporate Board Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation Report for 2020 marks the first summary of gender, racial, and ethnic makeup across companies based in Illinois. With the availability of this data, equity and diversity goals are one step closer to being realized.
Read MoreCHICAGO – Beginning Thursday, March 4 at 8:30 a.m., Illinois seniors can schedule their first COVID-19 vaccine appointment at the United Center vaccine site, which will begin to administer a limited number of vaccines on March 9, with a full opening March 10. Following this exclusive appointment period for seniors, all Illinoisans eligible under the state’s Phase 1B+ will be able to schedule appointments on Sunday, March 7 at 4 p.m.
Read MoreAs health care providers begin rolling out safe and effective vaccines for COVID-19, I wanted to update you on the vaccination plans for Illinois and our community.
Read MoreAs of last month, Michael Madigan has dedicated 50 years of service to the Illinois House of Representatives. I thank the former Speaker for his sincere and meaningful contributions to our state.
Read More“As expected, given the challenges of COVID-19 and the accompanying job loss and business disruption, this year’s budget requires hard decisions by the legislature and the governor. As the governor said, we must always be grounded by equity and empathy.”
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced the final list of committee assignments for House Democratic members. Consistent with the Speaker's desire for quick action, the Democratic leadership team worked diligently to craft a diverse roster of committees primed to move quickly on the range of issues facing the state.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Yesterday, the Illinois House of Representatives adopted rules for the 102nd General Assembly based on a package proposed by Leader Harris and a working group convened earlier in the session. These rules allow for remote legislating so House committees can continue hearings and mark-ups with safety and health top-of-mind. These new rules also align with Speaker Welch’s intention to offer reforms that allow for more transparent legislative processes.
Read More(CHICAGO) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Health System CEO Israel Rocha announced today that Cook County will open a vaccine administration site at Triton College beginning Wednesday, February 3, 2021 to continue vaccinations for individuals eligible under 1b.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch today announced the committees and chairpersons of the 102nd General Assembly, including six new committees to work on pressing priorities facing Illinois residents during this time of crises.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced the members of his House Democratic leadership team Thursday, including state Reps. Jehan Gordon-Booth, Robyn Gabel, Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., and Jay Hoffman.
Read MoreDear Neighbor,
This week, as I prepared to take the oath of office for my fifth term as a state representative and fought to pass several measures to advance justice and equality for all, I was chosen by my Democratic colleagues to serve as our nominee for Speaker of the House. On Wednesday afternoon, I was elected as the Speaker by the full House of Representatives for the 102nd General Assembly. I am grateful to have the privilege of representing you in Springfield and I am honored that my colleagues have trusted me to lead the work of the House of Representatives.
Read MoreI am honored to be called upon my colleagues from the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus to put my name in for consideration. This historic moment in Illinois and across the country calls for new representation and unity of democratic beliefs. I want to thank Speaker Madigan for his leadership - it has been a challenging year for us all but I am grateful for his commitment to serving the public.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside issued the following statement ahead of the Illinois General Assembly convening for the first time since the spring of 2020:
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