After 37 Years, Illinois Democrats Elect a New House Speaker
Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) is no longer the Speaker of the Illinois House. He has been replaced by State Representative Emanuel Chris Welch (D-Winchester). I would withhold the applause or hope that things in Illinois will change.
First, Welch has been a reliable ally of Madigan since Welch was first elected in 2013.
Second, Welch saved Madigan from investigation by an Illinois House panel.
Third, he is responsible for supporting and voting for legislation that has made Illinois the worst run state in the Union.
Tags: ComEd, Democrat Party, Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Illinois House of Representatives, Michael Madigan, Progressive Black Caucus
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith | 
January 16, 2021 4:00 AM | 
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