In many ways, Welch’s political career has been defined by his handling of critical moments. That was especially true in ...

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 change follows a Chicago Sun-Times report in 2024 that the former NFL player took on an "investor" role with a southwest ...

Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, received the call from Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, earlier this ...

The Land of Lincoln still isn't at the point where people can feel fully confident that lawmakers aren't making decisions ...

Alpha, received the call from the Democratic House Speaker earlier this month that he was tapped to head the House Veterans’ ...

State lawmakers who stood in the way of recent legislation that would've regulated intoxicating hemp products have received significant campaign cash from the industry — while some backers of the ...

WESTCHESTER, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has a warning for Mayor Brandon Johnson: getting help from Springfield this year could be an uphill battle. ABC7 Chicago ...

Hemp business owners sent a flurry of campaign contributions to key Illinois lawmakers this fall to ward off a feared ...

The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Reverend Jackson.