Illinois State House District 7
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Recent News About Illinois State House District 7
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Kornegay challenges Welch for the 7th District: 'Vote your values'
A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Theology, Ethics, Culture and Human Science will be challenging House Speaker Chris Welch in the 7th District.
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Rep. Welch-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on March 8, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Welch-sponsored law amending the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act went into effect on Aug. 10, 2018, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Welch-sponsored law amending the Survivor Support and Trafficking Prevention Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Survivor Support and Trafficking Prevention Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code went into effect on Aug. 9, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Welch-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on March 8, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Welch-sponsored law amending the Regulatory Sunset Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Regulatory Sunset Act went into effect on Aug. 18, 2017, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 7: Welch Calls on Pritzker to Ensure True Equity for Black-Owned Businesses in the Cannabis Market
State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, called on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to ensure that Black-owned businesses receive truly equitable ownership opportunities in the growing cannabis industry in Illinois.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 7: Welch Calls on Pritzker to Help Bring New Senior Care Facility to Help Serve Community Needs
In an effort to bring quality care and housing for seniors and create jobs and economic development to our community, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling on Governor JB Pritzker to help streamline the process to allow for the opening of a new senior care facility in Maywood.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 7: Welch Seeks Input from Community to Address Systemic Racism
As the nation continues to come to grips with the tragic death of George Floyd and engage in an ongoing discussion on racial inequity, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is asking local residents for their ideas to bolster police accountability and new reforms that will lift up communities of color.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 7: Welch Urges Residents to Follow Extended Stay At Home Order
In an effort to save lives and continue to flatten the curve, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is updating residents and encouraging them to adhere to the stay at home order that was recently extended by Gov. J.B.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 7: Garcia, Welch, Willis Urge Governor Pritzker to Reopen Westlake Hospital
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García, D-IL-04, State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Westchester, and state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, released the following statement seeking the expeditious consideration from Governor Pritzker to reopen Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park.
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How well are you represented? Rep. Welch's voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) was present at or voted on 22 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a West Cook News analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 7: Welch Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address
State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Budget address.
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How well are you represented? Rep. Welch's voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) was present at or voted on 27 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a West Cook News analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 7: Welch Statement on State of the State Address
State Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State address on Wednesday.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 7: Welch Calls on Secretary of State’s Office to Testify before Executive Committee on Automatic Voter Registration Issue
The following can be attributed to State Rep. Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch, chair of the House Executive Committee.
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Rep. Welch-sponsored law amending the Messages Tax Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Messages Tax Act went into effect on Jan. 14, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Rep. Welch-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on Dec. 5, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 7: Welch Launches Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit Bellwood School District 88
To help ensure that all area children have a joyful holiday season, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is encouraging donations for a toy drive to benefit children who attend Bellwood School District 88.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 7: Welch Invites Residents to Free Senior and Veteran Resource Fair
State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, will host a free Senior and Veteran Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy, located at 8601 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Forest Park.