New Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch Calls For ‘Unity’ In Springfield
It’s the beginning of a new era in Springfield.
By Meha Ahmad, Stephanie KimNew Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch Calls For ‘Unity’ In Springfield
It’s the beginning of a new era in Springfield.
By Meha Ahmad, Stephanie Kim
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State Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, a five-term Democrat from Hillside, is now the first Black House speaker in Illinois history. He was elected Wednesday, ending Michael Madigan’s record-setting reign as speaker.
Reset brings on Speaker Welch to discuss his priorities in Springfield.
GUEST: State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside), newly elected Illinois House speaker