Campaign contributions surge amid debate over hemp regulation in Illinois
State lawmakers who stood in the way of recent legislation that would've regulated intoxicating hemp products have received ...
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch expects Chicago to be on Trump's 'dart board'
Thank God we live in Illinois because, we’re already Trump-proof,” Welch told the Sun-Times. “We did a lot of the hard work the first time…We took him at his word the first time when he said he would ...
Speaker Welch signals support for using state funds to help build Bears stadium
For the first time, there may be some support in providing public funding to help the Chicago Bears build a new stadium.
IL Speaker Welch downplays suggestion Chicago mayor does not have good relationship with state
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has a warning for Mayor Brandon Johnson: getting help from Springfield this year ...
Editorial: Speaker Welch’s recent behavior in Springfield raises questions around his Illinois House leadership
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch’s informal rule requiring support from 75% of his Democratic members before allowing floor ...
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State willing to help Bears with new stadium at Michael Reese site, Speaker Welch says
For the first time, Illinois lawmakers are signaling support for using taxpayer money to assist the Chicago Bears with a ...
House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch taps former Cook County state’s attorney candidate as chief of staff
Former Cook County state’s attorney candidate Clayton Harris III on Thursday will take over as chief of staff to House ...
Capitol Connection: Speaker Welch discusses Lame Duck Session, impending budget deficit
House speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will enter his third term as Speaker of the House on Wednesday, and this time around is ...
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Drama over hemp regulation bill is a snapshot of statehouse power dynamics
The governor’s office began last week by handing House Speaker Chris Welch a list of 62 House Democrats who said they would vote for the hemp regulation bill. The day ended with the bill in ...