Welch reflects on first year as House speaker
— January 11, 2022SPRINGFIELD – One year after being named speaker of the Illinois House, Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch says he is proud of the accomplishments he and his colleagues achieved and he…
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Welch seeks to set a new tone in Illinois House
— February 2, 2021SPRINGFIELD – The election of Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives marked the beginning of a new era in state politics. Not only is he…
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Black Caucus puts Welch forth as speaker candidate
— January 12, 2021SPRINGFIELD – One day after state House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, announced a suspension — but not a withdrawal — of his campaign for another term as speaker, a state…
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Democratic chairman calls talk of Madigan subpoena ‘premature’
— September 30, 2020SPRINGFIELD –Illinois House Republicans on a special committee investigating House Speaker Michael Madigan’s role in a bribery scheme involving Commonwealth Edison sought to tie…
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College athletes endorsement bill heads to Senate with bipartisan support
— November 1, 2019SPRINGFIELD — A bill allowing college athletes in Illinois to be paid for the use of their image, name and likeness passed the state House Oct. 30 with broad bipartisan support after…
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Madigan’s reign is over, Welch to become state’s first Black speaker
— January 13, 2021SPRINGFIELD – One of the most transformative six-day periods in the history of Illinois government came to an end Wednesday, Jan. 13 with the election of Rep. Emanuel “Chris”…
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Legislative probe into Madigan postponed
— November 4, 2020SPRINGFIELD – The chairman of a special committee investigating Democratic State House Speaker Michael Madigan’s role in a bribery scheme involving utility giant Commonwealth…
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Perspectives on Progress: Welch calls for broad, systemic reforms in wake of protests
— June 20, 2020SPRINGFIELD — In the wake of nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, Chicago-area Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch is calling for a statewide response to hold police accountable…
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