Welch has support and cash from local labor, pols

A few weeks after being snubbed for an endorsement by the Proviso Township Democratic Organization, Emanuel “Chris” Welch, a candidate for 7th District state representative, gained some key support from local politicians and labor groups. Late last month, Welch received “the overwhelming support” of a …

Paid ally talks up Welch in TribLocal post

Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s campaign staff touted the labor and political endorsements the 7th District state representative candidate recently received by sending out a number of press releases last month. But Francine Harrell, who sits with Welch on the Proviso District 209 school board and is …

Welch has support and cash from local labor, pols

A few weeks after being snubbed for an endorsement by the Proviso Township Democratic Organization, Emanuel “Chris” Welch, a candidate for 7th District state representative, gained some key support from local politicians and labor groups. Late last month, Welch received “the overwhelming support” of a …

Welch tells unions he’ll protect their pensions

In the 7th District state representative race, local unions are putting their support behind candidate Emanuel “Chris” Welch. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Illinois Council, Local 399 Operating Engineers, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 recently endorsed Welch as their candidate for state …

Sen. Kirk’s brain swelling subsides; doctors reattach skull section

Doctors on Tuesday reattached a 4-inch by 8-inch piece of U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk’s skull that was removed to ease swelling in his brain following his Jan. 21 stroke.

Sen. Kirk upgraded to ‘good’ condition, watched Super Bowl

Sen. Mark Kirk’s condition has been upgraded from “fair” to “good.”

Doctors hope to be able to re-attach the 8-inch-by-4-inch section of his skull that had to be removed after he suffered a stroke two weeks ago.

Then the Highland Park Republican can begin physical …

Gov. Quinn signs bill to allow speed cameras near schools, parks

Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday ended months of deliberation and signed into law a measure allowing Chicago to install speed-enforcement cameras near schools and parks.

Quinn’s State of State address gets cool reception from legislators

Touting a jobs platform, Gov. Pat Quinn pushed modest tax relief for families and businesses that hire veterans, Medicaid and pension reforms, and more spending on college grants in a spartan State of the State speech Wednesday overshadowed by the gloom and doom of Illinois’ crushing financial condition.

Former Survivor member sues Gingrich for using ‘Eye of Tiger’

A founding member of the rock band Survivor says Newt Gingrich is using the band’s biggest hit — “Eye of the Tiger” — without permission at campaign appearances, according to a federal copyright infringement lawsuit filed Monday.

Preckwinkle to meet with worried ministers about morgue mess

Chicago-area ministers want a voice in the planned overhaul of the troubled Cook County morgue and are asking to meet with board President Toni Preckwinkle. “If you don’t hold people’s feet to the fire, the problems don’t go away,” the Rev. Ira Acree said on …

Sen. Mark Kirk upgraded to fair condition

Sen. Mark Kirk has been upgraded to “fair” condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital a week after undergoing surgery for a stroke. “Senator Kirk’s recovery is continuing,” his neurosurgeon, Richard Fessler, said in a written statement. “He is alert, talking and responding well to questions.” Fessler …

Kirk undergoes more surgery to relieve brain swelling

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has undergone more surgery to relieve swelling in his brain following the stroke he suffered over the weekend.

Preckwinkle on county morgue mess: People will ‘lose their jobs’

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said Thursday that the management of the county morgue will be overhauled and said some staffers will lose their jobs. The move comes in the wake of Chicago Sun-Times reports about bodies piling up at the West Side facility and workers complaining about unhealthy working conditions.

‘Proviso politics’ part of Illinois 7th District race

As the March 20 primary nears, two candidates for 7th District state representative are at it again. Only this time it’s in the political arena and not in court. The history between candidates Beyonca Johnson and Emanuel “Chris” Welch predates this election cycle by some …

7th District candidates seek Proviso Democrats’ support

Three of the five candidates in the 7th District state representative race competed for Proviso Township Democratic Organization’s endorsement during a forum Thursday in Hillside. Rory Hoskins, Sherby J. Miller and Emanuel “Chris” Welch answered questions during the event at Sheet Metal Workers Local Union …