Hillside, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is hosting his 10th annual Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, July 30. The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Proviso West High School in Hillside. Attendees can get a head start on the new school year with a variety of local service providers offering important health and wellness resources for children and families.
Read MoreWestchester, Ill. – What was supposed to be a national celebration turned into another horrific day of tragedy for this country. At a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, a gunman fired more than 70 rounds with a high-powered rifle into the crowd killing 7 people and injuring dozens more. This marks the 314th mass shooting in the United States so far this year.
Read MoreChicago, Ill. – The Illinois Family Relief Plan, approved by lawmakers in April, will begin tomorrow, July 1. This relief package provides nearly $2 billion in relief on grocery tax, gas tax, and property taxes for Illinoisans who continue to struggle with record-level inflation.
Read MoreChicago, Ill. – On Friday, the United States Supreme Court released the long-anticipated decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion. House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch remains committed to ensuring all people have access to safe abortion care in Illinois.
Read MoreWestchester, Ill. – After Monday's severe storm left thousands without power, ComEd crews are still working to restore power in Maywood and Westchester. As of Thursday morning, 2,058 customers still did not have power due to storm damage and the extreme heat on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to ComEd, they expect to perform permanent repairs and make necessary circuit adjustments over the next few days, and they'll prepare for the heat wave that’s expected next week.
Read MoreChicago, Ill. – Power has been restored to more than 100,000 customers in the Chicagoland area after a supercell thunderstorm ripped across northern Illinois on Monday night. According to ComEd, approximately 125,000 customers were left without power due the storm, but hundreds of crews and contractors are working through extremely hot temperatures to restore power to homes and businesses that were in the path of the storm.
Read MoreChicago, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch invites jobseekers and those looking to connect with employers to attend his annual job fair on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can network, submit their resume, and receive information about resources for the unemployed and underemployed.
Read MoreChicago, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joined Governor JB Pritzker this week to announce $50.7 million in new infrastructure grants awarded to communities across Illinois. These dollars will help with vital infrastructure projects that include water treatment upgrades, road construction, ADA accessibility improvements, and more.
Read MoreChicago, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch visited the New York Assembly this week where he was able to meet with the Majority Conference, as well as the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus, and deliver remarks to the entire Chamber.
Read MoreChicago, Ill. – At the invitation of New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will travel to Albany to visit the State Assembly on Tuesday, May 24.
Read MoreChicago, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joined Democratic colleagues on Wednesday as Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 4383 into law, which bans the sale and possession of untraceable "ghost guns” in Illinois.
Read MoreChicago, Ill. – After years of advocacy from community leaders, the red-light cameras at one of suburban Chicago’s busiest intersections have been ordered to be removed by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Read MoreChicago, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch delivered remarks at the 40th IBEW International Convention on Wednesday affirming his lifelong support for unions, workers' rights and the labor movement.
Read MoreChicago, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch stood with Democrats this week condemning the Supreme Court's draft opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, and will allow states to strip away a woman's right to bodily autonomy.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to address Illinois’ current teacher shortage, the state legislature passed a package of bills to better recruit new candidates. On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker signed the measures into law. This legislative package will lower fees for educators, create more opportunities, and will focus on diversifying the entire profession.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – One week after the General Assembly passed a fiscally responsible and balanced budget, Governor JB Pritzker signed it into law on Tuesday. This budget provides $1.8 million in tax relief to hardworking families across the state, while also making historic investments in vital services Illinoisans depend on.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emphasizing the need to support families facing hardship from the pandemic and inflation, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch helped shepherd in a state budget package that provides direct relief to residents, increases investment in child care assistance and directs additional resources to programs that target the underlying causes of violence.
Read MoreSpringfield, IL – House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch supported a package of public safety proposals this week, aimed at supporting law enforcement, stopping carjacking, boosting mental health support, and other public safety needs.
Read MoreSpringfield, IL – With states across the country passing draconian bans on reproductive health care, House Democrats made it clear on Thursday that Illinois will always protect a person's right to choose.
Read MoreSpringfield, IL – After weeks of negotiation between the Proviso Teachers Union and the District 209 board, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is pleased to see that Proviso students will return to the classroom next week.
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