I am grateful to the people of the 7th District for re-electing me to represent them in Springfield, and I am pleased to announce that I have secured the votes of my colleagues to continue to serve as Speaker of the House. I am honored by the trust my community and colleagues have placed in me.
Read MoreA bill allowing the unionization of legislative staff passed in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday and now heads to the Senate.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Nearly a year after legislative staff in House Speaker Chris Welch's office privately declared their intent to unionize, there finally appears to be a path forward into the unchartered waters.
Read MorePEORIA (25News Now) - State officials from both sides of the aisle are reacting to the Illinois Supreme Court’s Tuesday ruling to uphold the constitutionality of the controversial SAFE-T Act, ending cash bail in Illinois.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD | Healthcare workers and state leaders joined to recognize the end of the state and federal COVID emergency declarations, while also continuing effective reforms initiated under the pandemic orders to streamline and expand delivery of care.
Read MoreChicago, Illinois– Just ahead of an election season, with new maps and adjusted timelines, the Democrats for the Illinois House are continuing to ramp up their team by adding former WVON News Anchor TaQuoya McConnico as their new Chief Communications Officer.
Read More“I think a fair map is a map that reflects the diversity of our state,” Welch said. “Diversity is the strength of Illinois.”
Read More“The new Illinois House Speaker makes some news at an event co-sponsored by Crain’s and the Lincoln Forum.”
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