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

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

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

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

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s continued insistence on looking to Springfield as a magical pot of gold for additional city revenue ...

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 ...

A new Illinois General Assembly was sworn in and legislators now face several tough issues including how to plug a projected ...

To enact his progressive agenda, Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to Springfield for an assist, but powerful Speaker of the ...

State lawmakers who stood in the way of recent legislation that would've regulated hemp products have received significant ...

SPRINGFIELD — When Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in for another term as speaker of the Illinois House this month, he called on his colleagues to “rise to the occasion” and ...

CHICAGO — 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 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — When state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in for another term as speaker of the Illinois House this month, he called on his colleagues to “rise to the occasion ...