SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ new Legislature got underway Wednesday with pledges of selflessness laden with the symbolism of America’s Civil War president, the wisdom of a recently departed mother and a young son and the Hebrew word that Moses used to answer God’s call to lead the Exodus.
Read MoreCHICAGO - Juggling a coffee, a briefcase and his cellphone, Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch was making his way through the metal detectors two years ago at the Springfield convention center where the Illinois House was conducting business when he got a call from a phone number he didn’t recognize.
Read MoreIllinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, who recently announced he has the support for another term as House speaker, says he looks forward to governing with an even larger supermajority than he had during his first two years.
Read MoreIllinois House Speaker Chris Welch teased a ban on assault weapons, more affordable college tuition, and tweaks to the SAFE-T Act law that abolishes cash bail.
Read MoreIn 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.
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