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 ...

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch speaks to reporters after the Illinois delegation breakfast — on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention — at the Royal ...

More than 20 staffers in Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s office renewed calls on Friday — three days before the Labor Day holiday — to be recognized as a union.

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 tigh… ...

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. (Brian Cassella/Chicago ...

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch's informal rule requiring support from 75% of his Democratic members ... House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. ... at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

Gov. JB Pritzker, left, and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch at a state Capitol ceremony in 2023. ... Get ready to hear ‘no’ a lot in Springfield, by the Tribune’s Rick Pearson.

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...