How Well Do You Know Chris Welch?

SUBJECT: Emanuel “Chris” Welch  ·  SPEAKER, ILLINOIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Welch Has A Past of Domestic Battery

Chicago Tribune
Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Madigan’s successor as Illinois House speaker, faces questions about his treatment of women
A 2002 police report indicates that officers in west suburban Hillside were called to Welch’s home, where an ex-girlfriend told them that Welch slammed her head into a kitchen countertop numerous times.
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune, Jan. 13, 2021

Speaker Welch Covered Up A Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Harry Benton

He spent $1.4 million to re-elect Benton after he knew of the allegations.
Just read for yourself.
WTVO/MyStateline: Welch faces scrutiny over handling of sexual harassment allegations against Harry Benton Chicago Tribune: Alaina Hampton — Illinois House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch should resign for his failures Chicago Tribune: Rep. Fred Crespo — Did Illinois' Speaker of the House normalize sexual harassment? WCIA: Alleged victim of Harry Benton says Welch took no action when harassment was first reported Chicago Tribune: Illinois House Speaker Welch's office knew of harassment claims against disgraced state Rep. Benton years ago

Speaker Welch Has Made Young Women Feel Uncomfortable

Speaker Welch tried to talk with a young staffer on an encrypted app and invited her to dinner.

Speaker Welch went on to make inappropriate comments on her Instagram.

The former staffer told the Tribune that Welch’s emoji responses made her feel “uncomfortable.”
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune, July 17, 2026

This Is Not The First Time Speaker Welch Has Spread The Love On Instagram — See For Yourself

Knowing all of this, how can House Democrats continue to stay silent and support the Speaker?