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Illinois Democratic Leaders to Host House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s State Central Fundraiser and 55th Birthday Celebration

January 26, 2026

CHICAGO — Illinois Democratic leaders will host a milestone birthday celebration honoring Speaker of the Illinois House and 7th District State Central Committeeperson candidate Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Friday, February 6. The Harlem Renaissance–themed evening will celebrate Speaker Welch’s 55th…

Illinois Speaker to Host 4th Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser Dec. 10

November 25, 2025

CHICAGO – Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to bring back his annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser for a 4th year. The event collects new toys and gifts for families in need this holiday season. It…

Democratic Party of DuPage County Announces Public Meeting and Application Process to Fill 42nd House District Vacancy

September 29, 2025

Meeting set for Sunday, Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m.; applications due Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5:00 p.m. CAROL STREAM, Ill. — The Democratic Party of DuPage County (DPDC) today announced the process and timeline to fill the Illinois House District…

Alderman Nicole Lee Steps Up for Welch for 7th District State Central Committeeman

August 22, 2025

With the overwhelming support of Democratic Leaders and over half of the 7th District’s electeds behind him, Speaker Welch has landed another critical endorsement from a voice representing Chicago’s very own Chinatown. Alderman Nicole Lee of the 11th Ward is…

Illinois House Democrats Earn Pollie Award for Best Phone Campaign Boasts Most Successful House Dem Caucus in the Country

August 22, 2025

CHICAGO — House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch has recently accepted his second Pollie Award for political campaign creativity and effectiveness, adding another feather in the cap of House Dems and their super-majority caucus. This most recent Pollie Award was given…

Alderman Sigcho-Lopez Joins Speaker Welch’s Campaign for Democratic State Central Committee

August 20, 2025

CHICAGO – 7th Congressional District leaders continue to unite behind House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch for Democratic State Central Committee, with Alderman and 25th Ward Democratic Committeeperson Byron Sigcho-Lopez endorsing Welch today. “Speaker Welch understands that without investing in the…

Commissioner John Daley Joins Dems Supporting Speaker Welch for 7th District State Central Committeeman  

August 20, 2025

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch has gained another big 7th District endorsement from Cook County Commissioner and 11th Ward Committeeperson John Daley. Daley also serves as Chair of the Cook County Board Finance Committee “House Speaker Chris Welch is a…

More Key Democratic Figures Unite Behind Welch’s Bid for State Central Committeeperson

August 15, 2025

More Democratic leaders from across Illinois’ 7th Congressional District have joined the surge of support for House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch to become the next 7th District State Central Committeeperson. Today, Team Welch rolled out more endorsements from 7th District…

7th District Support Swells for Speaker Welch State Central Committee Run

August 6, 2025

Alderwoman Pat Dowell, Alderman Ray Lopez, Alderwoman Monique Scott, Alderwoman Stephanie Coleman,  Leyden Township Committeeman Barrett Pedersen, and Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon join the growing list of Welch endorsements.  Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris” Welch is seeing swelling 7th District support…

Endorsement List Grows for Speaker Welch State Central Committee Run:

August 1, 2025

In the wake of Congressman Davis’ retirement announcement, support is swelling for Speaker Welch and the vacated State Central Committee post.  Congressman Danny Davis (who currently holds the seat) has endorsed Speaker Welch along with a growing list of Illinois…