In the midst of a heated election season a huge piece of legislation is causing a lot of controversy in Illinois.
The legislation covers everything from police use of force to equipping officers with body cameras. However, it’s a portion of the legislation that will eliminate cash bond on Jan. 1 that’s getting the most attention.
Read MoreST. LOUIS — Baseball heaven, St. Louis.
The venue, of course, was Busch Stadium. But it wasn't Adam Wainwright on the mound or Yadier Molina behind the plate this past Monday.
Read MoreBLOOMINGDALE | A Bloomingdale resident received a special visit in May from his role model, IL. House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, upon receiving the news he tested in the top 10 percent of students his age in the state.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGEM) - More than 900 hundred miles from the Illinois Statehouse, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch made a visit to the New York General Assembly, returning a visit made by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie in March of this year.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - Ghost guns, constructed firearms produced either by 3D printer or parts bought online, are unregistered, “untraceable” weapons. Now they’re banned in Illinois.
Read MoreIllinois Speaker of the House of Representatives Emanuel “Chris” Welch delivered a rousing speech that fired up the crowd on Wednesday morning.
Read MoreFitch Ratings - New York - 05 May 2022: Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BBB+' rating to State of Illinois' GO bonds.
Read MoreCHICAGO (WGEM) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and other Democratic leaders, celebrated Thursday the announcement of another improved bond rating for Illinois.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined House and Senate Democratic leaders in Chicago Wednesday to celebrate budget investments in youth. They believe the $46.5 billion plan will have an enormous positive impact on the well-being of young people throughout Illinois.
Read MoreThe Illinois General Assembly passed a new budget while most residents were asleep or just waking up Saturday morning.
Read MoreWhen the Illinois Governor and legislative leaders announce they’ve reached a $45 billion deal, the smart money is that it’s a go. And in this instance that means that Illinois residents should expect to be refunded some of the money they’ve paid in government taxes.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — The day before the General Assembly is set to adjourn, Democratic leaders on Thursday announced they had reached an agreement on the state budget, touting more than $1.8 billion in tax relief for inflation-strapped residents.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — As news broke Wednesday afternoon that former House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted on federal racketeering charges, lawmakers in the chamber he once led initially continued on with their business as if it were a normal legislative day.
Read MoreFormer Illinois House Speaker and ex-Democratic Party boss Michael Madigan was indicted Wednesday in federal court with racketeering and taking bribes, according to the unsealed indictment.
Read MoreThis week marks one year since Emanuel “Chris” Welch replaced Michael Madigan as Illinois’ House speaker.
Read MoreDave Dahl interviews Chris Welch – Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives
Read MoreIllinois’ top House Democrat Tuesday predicted passage of an anti-crime package aimed at confronting alarming rises in carjackings and organized retail thefts and possibly disarming Republicans of a potent election-year talking point.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD – 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 looks forward to building on that record.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGEM) - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will celebrate one year as the chamber’s leader on Thursday. He hopes people look back at 2021 as a historic year for Illinois lawmakers, not just because he became the first Black Speaker in the state’s history, but due to the policies made into law.
Read MoreIlliniois State Representative Emanuel Welch addresses communities about the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are available across the country, and communities are working hard to ensure that everyone has accurate information about the vaccines so that anyone who wants to be vaccinated has the opportunity to do so. In the meantime, it is important that we continue to follow health and safety guidelines.
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