CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois State Representative Emanuel Chris Welch is isolating at home after he tested positive for COVID-19. The Hillside Democrat said his symptoms are minor. "I woke up Wednesday ...

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Westchester) was at Chicago's Union Station Thursday morning to tout a successful legislative session that ended with a transit funding bill. Welch ...

CHICAGO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Speaker of the Illinois House Emanuel "Chris" Welch is bringing back his annual "Equality & Pride 365" Pride Month event featuring legendary entertainers from The ...

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The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. OAK PARK, Ill., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois State Representative Camille Y. Lilly today announced her ...

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Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Westchester) said this week that lawmakers in Springfield are focusing on affordability during the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session for 2026.

CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois Democratic leaders will host a milestone birthday celebration honoring Speaker of the Illinois House and 7th District State Central Committeeperson ...

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch on Monday gave his endorsement to Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton in her bid for US Senate, highlighting what he said is her ...