Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (@speakerwelchil) 's Twitter Profile
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch

@speakerwelchil

Husband, Dad, State Rep, IL-7th, 70th Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. The first Black lawmaker to serve as Speaker in Illinois history.

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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.

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Thanks to Jim and Tely Nagle for inviting me to their annual community based anniversary party for the Drake Oak Brook. This was the 10th Anniversary of when the Drake Oakbrook opened under Jim and Tely, and I’m proud to be their representative. It was also great meeting former

Thanks to Jim and Tely Nagle for inviting me to their annual community based anniversary party for the Drake Oak Brook.  This was the 10th Anniversary of when the Drake Oakbrook opened under Jim and Tely, and I’m proud to be their representative.  It was also great meeting former
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Amid federal cuts to library budgets nationwide, we’re doing things differently in Illinois. This morning, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced $20 million in library grants to help libraries continue empowering Illinoisans to learn, grow and explore in communities across

Amid federal cuts to library budgets nationwide, we’re doing things differently in Illinois. This morning, Secretary of State <a href="/Giannoulias/">Alexi Giannoulias</a> announced $20 million in library grants to help libraries continue empowering Illinoisans to learn, grow and explore in communities across
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Thanks to Donald Trump and Washington Republicans, 17 million people will lose their health care, rural hospitals will close, three million Americans, including veterans and seniors, will lose food assistance, families will see their energy bills go up by $400 a year, and they

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.Governor JB Pritzker called the Senate passage of OBBB “shameful,” saying that “people will die” if it is signed into law. Though “prayerful that something will intervene,” the governor said he’s “pessimistic about Washington, D.C. and their ability to do the right thing.” #twill

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I was honored to join Dr. Willie Wilson and faith leaders from all over the state for a conversation about community empowerment. If we are going to keep moving Illinois forward, we have to do it by working together. Thank you Dr. Wilson for organizing such an impactful

I was honored to join Dr. Willie Wilson and faith leaders from all over the state for a conversation about community empowerment.  If we are going to keep moving Illinois forward, we have to do it by working together.  Thank you Dr. Wilson for organizing such an impactful
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This is sad and cruel. Republicans clapping, laughing and celebrating kicking 17 million people off of healthcare, taking away food assistance for the poor and driving up the nation’s debt to give tax cuts to billionaires. Today they have failed the moral test of government.

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Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans are inflicting pain on Illinois families. No matter what happens, we can't let this silence us — keep speaking out and staying loud. I'll be right there fighting alongside you.

Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans are inflicting pain on Illinois families.

No matter what happens, we can't let this silence us — keep speaking out and staying loud.

I'll be right there fighting alongside you.
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.Governor JB Pritzker on President Trump signing the budget bill: “On a day meant to celebrate our nation breaking free from the rule of kings, Donald Trump and his court jesters in Congress are acting like them.” #twill

.<a href="/GovPritzker/">Governor JB Pritzker</a> on President Trump signing the budget bill: “On a day meant to celebrate our nation breaking free from the rule of kings, Donald Trump and his court jesters in Congress are acting like them.” #twill
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Crowds in attendance on Sunday, most from the Chicago area, said this was their first-ever NASCAR event. cbsnews.com/chicago/news/l…

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Congratulations to Shane Van Gisberger for winning today’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race street race. For the third year in a row, NASCAR has shown why Chicago is the Best Big City in the world, and why people enjoy Illinois.

Congratulations to Shane Van Gisberger for winning today’s <a href="/NASCARChicago/">NASCAR Chicago Street Race</a> street race. For the third year in a row, <a href="/NASCAR/">NASCAR</a> has shown why Chicago is the Best Big City in the world, and why people enjoy Illinois.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said she believes recent rulings by the Supreme Court's conservative majority pose an "existential threat to the rule of law." abcnews.link/qSDIOiG

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Guess who is celebrating a birthday today? Yep! Help me wish TaQuoya McConnico a very happy birthday today. She’s always by my side and an example of excellence in blue.😊🎂🎉🎊🎈🍾

Guess who is celebrating a birthday today? Yep! Help me wish TaQuoya McConnico a very happy birthday today.  She’s always by my side and an example of excellence in blue.😊🎂🎉🎊🎈🍾