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Families were eligible to receive dozens of free raffle prizes and enjoyed performances by the Proviso East marching band. #backtoschool

The NAPRPPM is the only museum to bear the name A. Philip Randolph, founder of the first Black labor union in the nation. #speakerwelch #gentlewarrior

The program has handed out nearly 50,000 scholarships since the program launched in the 2018-2019 school year. #investinkids

"The Court has graciously provided my clients with an emergency hearing at 11:00 A.M. tomorrow in Effingham County wherein we are asking for a temporary restraining order to restore their constitutional right to bear arms while this matter proceeds through the Courts." #effingham #assaultweaponban

This is the third significant contribution to the outstanding loan balance, which increased significantly after the fund was forced to borrow $4.5 billion in federal funds to provide relief to workers unemployed due to COVID-19. #unemployment

Video: Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch Gives Speech at President Obama Dedication Ceremony #PresidentBarrackObama #SpeakerChrisWelch

The Parental Notification Act of 1995 required doctors to notify a pregnant minor's parent within 48 hours prior to an abortion procedure. #abortion

"Greg Harris embodies public service and throughout his fifteen year career, he has been a passionate advocate for what's fair and just,” said Speaker Welch. #GregHarris

Illinois to Receive $17 billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Package (Springfield, IL) — House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch applauded the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Renters Unable To Pay Rent Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Eligible for One-Time Grant Payments - House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to share the Rental Payment Program, which helps ensure the state’s most vulnerable residents have a roof over their head, will provide one-time grants to assist renters who are unable to make their payments.