The speaker of the Illinois House says he would put school choice legislation up for a vote if 60 Democrats in his chamber ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Despite continuing criticism about the law that will do away with cash bail next year, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch doubled down in his support for the SAFE-T Act, ...

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Monday added more endorsements in her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dick Durbin, with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and a number ...

During an appearance in Arlington Heights Tuesday night, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said he’s unsure whether property tax break legislation that would allow the Bears to leave ...

A Chicago woman testified Tuesday in Washington, D.C., about her violent arrest by masked federal immigration enforcement agents in October during "Operation Midway Blitz." Dayanne Figueroa, a U.S.

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 ...

CHICAGO, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, July 23rd, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and Democrats for the Illinois House (DIH) are bringing back their annual summer fundraiser, Blue ...

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch joined Tuesday's WGN Morning News to discuss issues around Chicagoland and Illinois with Larry Potash and Robin Baumgarten. Ariel Ohana and her family ...

FILE - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, testifies before the Executive Committee on his legislation to allow legislative staff to unionize, Oct. 24, 2023, in Springfield, Ill.