Emanuel Chris Welch
Emanuel "Chris" Welch is an Illinois attorney and a Democratic politician, currently representing the 7th district in the Illinois House of Representatives. The 7th district includes all or parts of River Forest, Forest Park, Maywood, Broadview, Bellwood, Hillside, Westchester, La Grange Park and Berkeley.Early life and education
Welch earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and a law degree from the John Marshall Law School.Career
A member of the Illinois bar in private practice, Welch is a partner in Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman, LLP. He also served as President of the Proviso Township Board of Education, District 209.
In 2018, Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker appointed Welch to the Educational Success transition committee, which is responsible for state education policy.Electoral History
