HILLSIDE, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch worked to make the holiday season brighter for families in need by bringing together community members and elected officials to deliver gifts to children at his annual ‘Christmas in Proviso’ celebration last weekend.
Read MoreBELLWOOD, Ill. – This week, the Village of Bellwood celebrated the grand opening of a senior housing apartment community. The project, completed by Evergreen Real Estate Group, will provide independent living options for low-income seniors.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is encouraging all children in Illinois to sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality, and age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five, regardless of the family’s income.
Read MoreWESTCHESTER, 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.
Read MoreWESTCHESTER, 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.
Read MoreBerkeley, 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.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, 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.
Read MoreFOREST 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.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, 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.
Read MoreBERKELEY, 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.
Read MoreROSEMONT, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch hosted his second annual leadership retreat for assistant leaders, deputy leaders, and whips of the House Democratic Caucus.
Read MoreWASHINGTON – 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.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, 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.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, 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.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, 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.
Read MoreCHICAGO, 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.
Read MoreWESTCHESTER, 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.
Read MoreCHICAGO, 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.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, 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.
Read MoreHILLSIDE, 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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