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Illinois State Rep. Welch-Backed Teacher Minimum Wage Increase Now Law
September 12, 2019
HILLSIDE, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside:

A proposal sponsored by state Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, to increase the minimum salary for Illinois teachers was recently signed into law.

"Teachers dedicate their lives to creating a brighter future for our children and they deserve fair compensation for their work," Welch . . .

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