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Supreme Court refuses to hear Illinois redistricting challenge

Monday at 10:43 a.m.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to redistricting in Illinois despite complaints from the League of Women Voters of Illinois that … Read more ›

Illinois Senate passes ban on scandal-plagued scholarship program

May 3 at 1:30 p.m.

The Illinois Senate today overwhelmingly approved the elimination of a century-old legislative scholarship program that has come under federal investigation and long been abused by … Read more ›

Illinois moves closer to cracking down on a fugitive’s family members who help him flee

April 20 at 7:10 a.m.

SPRINGFIELD—Illinois moved closer Thursday to cracking down on a fugitive’s family members who help him flee. A House judicial panel voted 7-1 for a measure … Read more ›

Welch won seven out of ten Villages in the 7th District. The 7th District State Rep. race will be officially certified on Tuesday, April 3rd.
From the community

With Mail-in Votes Counted, Welch Remains Ahead by 30 Votes: Provisional Ballots to be Counted Today

By Francine Harrell | March 26 at 6:57 a.m.

Emanuel "Chris" Welch is in the lead in the race for 7th District State Representative, and today vote counting continues. Election night (Mar. 20) ended … Read more ›

Romney, Santorum lay groundwork for furious finish in Illinois

March 19 at 7:09 a.m.

MOLINE, Ill.—The leading contenders in the Republican presidential race spent Sunday laying the groundwork for a furious if not acrimonious final push for votes heading … Read more ›

Recognizing his history of service and community leadership, Cook County Democratic Women (CCDW) announced that they are pushing for a Welch victory in the 7th District.
From the community

Cook County’s Democratic Women’s Organization Push for Welch in Hotly Contested 7th District State Rep Race

By Francine Harrell | March 15 at 10:24 a.m.

One of Cook County's most powerful and well respected women's organizations is standing behind Emanuel "Chris" Welch in his bid to fill the 7th District … Read more ›

The Observer said, "Welch, a lawyer, is an experienced three-term Proviso School Board member who gets his arms around his constituents. He also has the confidence of local leaders."
From the community

Welch Earns illinois Observer Endorsement in 7th District State Rep Race

By Francine Harrell | March 14 at 10:16 a.m.

The illinois Observer has joined organizations across the state in supporting Emanuel "Chris" Welch as Illinois' next 7th District State Representative. "Welch, a lawyer, is … Read more ›

Teamsters Local 700 supports Emanuel "Chris" Welch because of his upport of workers’ rights, strong record of public service, and his commitment to the community and other issues affecting working families
From the community

More Strong Union Endorsements in 7th District State Rep. Race: Welch Wins Illinois’ Teamsters

By Francine Harrell | March 13 at 11:01 a.m.

As Election Day moves closer, some of Illinois largest and most respected organizations are choosing sides. Teamsters Local 700, one of the largest and most … Read more ›

The Hoskins delegation marches proudly with their candidate in the Forest Park St. Pat's Day Parade.
From the community

Candidate Feels the Support and it Shows

By Donna S. Bast | March 12 at 9:36 a.m.

With a smile on his face and his son, Eli, in his arms, the beaming 7th district candidate, Rory Hoskins, paraded east on Madison St. … Read more ›

“Emanuel “Chris” Welch is a leader who wants to see Illinois transition to clean energy to create jobs and reduce air pollution,
From the community

SIERRA CLUB ENDORSES Emanuel “Chris” Welch in 7th District Race

By Francine Harrell | March 12 at 8:38 a.m.

Sierra Club has announced its endorsement of Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D) in the race for Illinois 7th District State Rep., calling Welch a “champion for … Read more ›

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