After 37 Years, Illinois Democrats Elect a New House Speaker
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 He has been replaced by State Representative Emanuel Chris Welch (D-Winchester).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.
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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