Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch on Monday gave his endorsement to Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton in her bid for US ...

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton added endorsements from Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and others in her bid for a ...

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch has taken campaign money from individuals and interest groups that could benefit from his decision-making in Springfield — including ...

More than 20 staffers in Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s office renewed calls on Friday to be recognized as a union.

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch didn’t sound all that enthused about passing any new ethics reforms during an interview last week. In the wake of former House Speaker Michael ...

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch’s informal rule requiring support from 75% of his Democratic members before allowing floor votes needs to go.

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch presides after Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his annual budget address, Feb. 19, 2025, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has a warning for Mayor Brandon Johnson: getting help from Springfield this year could be an uphill battle.

MENDING FENCES: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch hasn’t talked to Gov. JB Pritzker since last week when a debate about a hemp bill caused a division in their relationship. But he ...

Then Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch arrive for a meeting on April 19, 2023, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) ...

To enact his progressive agenda, Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to Springfield for an assist, but powerful Speaker of the Illinois House Emanuel "Chris" Welch warns that money is tight.

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch has taken campaign money from individuals and interest groups that could benefit from his decision-making in Springfield — including ...