Not exactly breaking news, but earlier this year the IL House of Representatives elected a new speaker. Michael Madigan is out and replaced by Emanuel Welch who is the first Black speaker of the IL state house. He represents the western suburbs of the 7th state house district.
Rich Miller's syndicated column discusses how under Speaker Welch, the legislature is now open for business. Give it a read.
Speaker Welch: “The legislature is back in business” https://t.co/IKuzRxjVA7
— Rich Miller (@capitolfax) January 25, 2021
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