Illinois House of Representatives https://illinoisfamilyaction.org Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:08:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cropped-download-32x32.jpg Illinois House of Representatives https://illinoisfamilyaction.org 32 32 76203252 After 37 Years, Illinois Democrats Elect a New House Speaker https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2021/01/after-37-years-illinois-democrats-elect-a-new-house-speaker/ Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:00:31 +0000 https://staging.illinoisfamilyaction.org/?p=16667
Written by Hon. Jeanne Ives

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 He has been replaced by State Representative Emanuel Chris Welch (D-Winchester).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.

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