WESTCHESTER, Ill. – The General Assembly passed a law to remove the final barrier Illinoisans face when trying to access safe reproductive healthcare. In passing the Youth Health and Safety Act, Illinois has ensured that young people can choose to involve the people they trust in their healthcare decisions.
Read MoreI want to congratulate everyone who had a hand in this incredibly successful and historical veto session.”
Read MoreWESTCHESTER, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is thrilled to congratulate the Chicago Sky on a tremendous season and securing the team’s first WNBA Championship title.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is excited to announce that more than 500 resumes were collected at the first ever Open House Job Fair held at the Illinois State Capitol on Tuesday. Multiple applications were submitted for each of the open positions and interviews are in the process of being scheduled.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Office of Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch invites jobseekers and those looking to network to the first ever Open House Job Fair at the Illinois State Capitol. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 12 beginning at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the first grants that have been awarded through the Back to Business (B2B) recovery program. The grants awarded, that total more than $24 million, are intended to help businesses facing acute operational impacts due to COVID-19.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch announced the creation of a new task force focusing on the need to create comprehensive, long-term solutions to address the root causes of violence.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is hosting an event on Monday, September 27th to help businesses in the community apply for Back to Business (B2B) grants.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch applauded Governor JB Pritzker signing the most equitable climate legislation in the nation into law on Wednesday.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch applauded the passage of a landmark and comprehensive energy package in the House on Thursday that prioritizes the climate, saves jobs, and includes much needed utility ethics reform.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch held his 9th annual job fair on Saturday, connecting employers across the state with individuals looking for work opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the 2020 event, but Speaker Welch was incredibly proud of this year’s event.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to share the Rental Payment Program, which helps ensure the state’s most vulnerable residents have a roof over their head, will provide one-time grants to assist renters who are unable to make their payments.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program to support the continued recovery of small businesses across Illinois. The first in a series of economic recovery programs set to launch by the administration, B2B will offer small businesses access to funds that can help offset losses due to COVID-19, bring back workers, and take continued steps to rebuild amid the fallout from the pandemic. The program builds on last year’s Business Interruption Grant program, which provided $580 million to small businesses and childcare providers across the state.
Read MoreAURORA, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch applauded Governor JB Pritzker signing two significant pieces of legislation into law this week. The first, strengthens the Illinois TRUST Act, an initiative championed by Welch in 2017. This measure made Illinois the gold standard for statewide protections against deportation, and this new law expands those protections for immigrant and refugee communities.
Read MoreChicago, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago) and Assistant Majority Leader Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago) joined advocates to celebrate Illinois being the first state in the nation to offer health care coverage to seniors regardless of their immigration status.
Read MoreCrystal Lake, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch met with President Joe Biden during his recent trip to Illinois where he discussed the “Build Back Better” agenda, specifically proposals focused on education and child care.
Read MoreHILLSIDE, Ill. – To help local students and families prepare for the upcoming school year, Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is hosting a Free Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, July 31 featuring a COVID-19 vaccination clinic, health and wellness resources, supply kits for families, and more.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch applauded the General Assembly, Governor JB Pritzker and Comptroller Susana Mendoza in their combined efforts in getting Illinois back on track to a fiscally healthy future.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fitch Ratings announced on Wednesday they have revised the outlook on Illinois’ General Obligation bonds from negative to positive.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois continues to lead the nation when it comes to tackling structural racism as legislation declaring June 19, Juneteenth, an official state holiday was signed into law.
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