WESTCHESTER, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch joined Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on Tuesday to announce the opening of a “Senior Only” walk in DMV facility in Westchester.
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WESTCHESTER, Ill. – As we gather to reflect on our many blessings this holiday season, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch wants to wish everyone a very happy and restful Thanksgiving.
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Berkeley, Ill. – Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera and Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) Executive Director Chris Meister this week issued nearly $7.2 million in no interest or low interest loans to emergency responders across the state. The Village of Berkeley is one of the 19 communities eligible to apply for these loans, which are made available through the Fire Truck Revolving Loan Program. Additionally, six communities are eligible to receive funding for new ambulances through the Ambulance Revolving Loan Program.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois House of Representatives passed the bipartisan “Representation for All Plan” on Wednesday laying out the boundaries for Chicago’s new Elected Representative School Board, moving one step closer to allowing Chicago voters the chance to decide who will run the city’s public schools.
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FOREST PARK, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch connected hundreds of local residents with state resources, free vaccinations, and local community service providers at his 11th annual Senior and Veteran Resource Fair this past weekend in Forest Park.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch passed legislation Wednesday allowing state legislative employees in the House and Senate the right to join a union and bargain collectively for the first time in Illinois’ history.
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BERKELEY, Ill. – Recently Governor JB Pritzker announced $2.1 million in grants to develop and improve 13 local bike path projects throughout Illinois. The Berkeley Park Bike Path is one of the grant recipients.
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ROSEMONT, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch hosted his second annual leadership retreat for assistant leaders, deputy leaders, and whips of the House Democratic Caucus.
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WASHINGTON – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch met with U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) on Wednesday to discuss Illinois’ humanitarian response to the arrival of more than 15,000 migrants. During their meeting, they spoke about the need for the Biden Administration to offer critical support to Illinois as it responds to migrants arriving in the state.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Wednesday, House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch introduced legislation that would make Illinois one of the first states in the nation to allow legislative staff in the House and Senate to bargain collectively for wages, hours, and more.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch is encouraging jobseekers interested in working in state government to learn about careers opportunities with his office at virtual and in-person career fairs being held on Thursday, Sept. 21.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch is encouraging jobseekers interested in working in state government to learn about careers opportunities with his office at virtual and in-person career fairs being held on Thursday, Sept. 21.
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CHICAGO, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and members of his leadership team will travel to Israel and Palestine from Aug. 31 until Sept. 9. The delegation will be led by the Jewish United Fund (JUF) and make stops at some of the most impactful religious and historic sites in the region.
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WESTCHESTER, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch announced more than $1 million in state Back 2 Business grants for west suburban employers Thursday, secured through his partnership with Gov. JB Pritzker.
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CHICAGO, Ill. – The Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state’s assault weapons ban on Friday after months of legal challenges. This lifesaving law, also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act, bans the sale of assault weapons, large capacity magazines, and rapid-fire devices.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed a bipartisan measure that guarantees all-day kindergarten for all Illinois children, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. This proposal, spearheaded by Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, also establishes the Full Day Kindergarten Task Force, which will conduct a statewide audit to inform the planning of implementation of full day kindergarten programs.
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HILLSIDE, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch hosted his 11th annual Back to School Health Fair on Saturday. Families from across the 7th district attended the event where they were able to receive free physicals, vaccinations, school supplies, and much more.
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WASHINGTON – On what would have been Emmett Till’s 82nd birthday, President Joe Biden signed a proclamation designating a national monument to honor him and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Till was 14 years old in 1955, when he was abducted, tortured, and murdered after being accused of whistling at a white woman while visiting relatives in Mississippi. Till’s mother chose to have an open casket at her son’s funeral, forcing America to confront the violent racism of the Jim Crow south. The child’s brutal lynching became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state law ending cash bail, known as the SAFE-T Act. The law will take effect on Sept. 18, giving local governments two months to prepare for the changes.
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CHICAGO, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will join Governor JB Pritzker along with leaders in business and education from across Illinois on a trade mission to the United Kingdom on July 16. The delegation of leaders will meet with their counterparts in London to discuss strengthening economic cooperation between Illinois and the United Kingdom. Programming throughout the mission will focus on manufacturing, clean energy and technology, quantum, higher education collaboration, and other key industries.
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