Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch Archives

Welch reflects on first year as House speaker

— January 11, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – 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…

Welch seeks to set a new tone in Illinois House
— February 2, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – 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…
Black Caucus puts Welch forth as speaker candidate
— January 12, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – 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…
Democratic chairman calls talk of Madigan subpoena ‘premature’
— September 30, 2020

SPRINGFIELD –Illinois House Republicans on a special committee investigating House Speaker Michael Madigan’s role in a bribery scheme involving Commonwealth Edison sought to tie…
College athletes endorsement bill heads to Senate with bipartisan support
— November 1, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — 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…

Madigan’s reign is over, Welch to become state’s first Black speaker
— January 13, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – 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”…
Legislative probe into Madigan postponed
— November 4, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The chairman of a special committee investigating Democratic State House Speaker Michael Madigan’s role in a bribery scheme involving utility giant Commonwealth…
Perspectives on Progress: Welch calls for broad, systemic reforms in wake of protests
— June 20, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — 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…