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Larry Walsh Jr. - I never thought of Will County as “downstate”, LOL. Interesting to not see Ann Williams on the list. - Scott Cross for President - Thursday, Jan 21, 21 @ 10:12 am: Lots of smart, young talent here. Looks to be a good team for a tough session. I really hope Kathleen Willis isn’t being punished for her role in Madigan’s ouster here… Hoffman - bleh Otherwise all good Well, there were clearly those he chose, and those that were selected by the caucuses, or those posi...

AP In 2016, Illinois lawmakers had a sticky problem that state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch stepped up to solve, marking him as an up-and-comer in Springfield. Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger had cut off state pay to legislators because of the General Assembly’s budget impasse with Gov. Bruce Rauner. Munger’s move was popular. Why should legislators get paid, went the argument, when payments to state vendors were past due because the Legislature “wasn’t doing its job?” The pay ...

One of the first tests for Welch will be rather mundane and arcane, yet all important — writing the rules under which the chamber will operate. Without offering specifics, he

By   Jan 14, 2021 09:37 PM EST Illinois Democrats of the House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to anoint state Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D) as their next leader. This formally concludes decades of dominion by House Speaker Mike Madigan (D), who was sitting longer in his position more than any other state Speaker in the history of the United States. Welch Elected as New Illinois House Speaker Welch, who represents a suburban district east of Chicago, garnered the votes required to b...

State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, a Democrat from suburban Chicago, became the first Black speaker of the Illinois House on Wednesday, succeeding longtime Speaker Michael Madigan, who on Monday suspended his campaign for another two-year term. Welch, 49, of Hillside, received 70 votes from House Democrats, avoiding what originally was shaping up to be a days-long struggle among fellow lawmakers over Madigans candidacy and those running against him. Speaking to lawmakers after his election and ...

Mayors oppose criminal justice reform bill Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail Nine Riverbend mayors have issued a joint statement opposing House Bill 3653, a criminal justice reform bill. In the opinion of the mayors, if Gov. J.B. Pritzer signs the bill it will have a devasting effect on the ability of police departments to keep communities safe while enforcing the law equally and fairly for all. Madison County law enforcement officials on Wednesday urged lawmake...

Edwardsville Police Chief calls for action against dangerous HB 3653 Charles Bolinger, charles.bolinger@edwpub.net FacebookTwitterEmail KeevenCourtesy of Edwardsville Police Department EDWARDSVILLE — A criminal reform bill opposed by Madison County law enforcement officials was approved by the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday. Just before noon, the House voted 60-50 to approve House Bill 3563, formerly known as House Bill 163. The Senate met to debate the bill shortly after 4 a...

Joyce and Pastuovic The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) and Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) are urging Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto House Bill 3360 which passed the Illinois State House at 3:08 a.m. Wednesday. The bill co-sponsored by Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Belleville) will increase the amount of interest personal injury plaintiffs can collect if successful in court by lengthening the accrual period to when the person or entity being sued is informed of i...

In the race to replace Mike Madigan as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, things are beginning to shake out, but deal making continues behind the scenes.

Would also note that KB spoke about this on WGN https://wgnradio.com/news/rep-kam-buckner-we-know-who-the-next-speaker-will-be/ If Rep Welch becomes the Speaker, he’ll be the Speaker. It’s ludicrous to think he’d let Madigan control him. He may be part of the Springfield Democratic establishment, but he’s not a puppet Buckner is very correct and the effort to smear Chris Welch with that political perjorative is highly problematic for “progressives” or anyone else. “And to prove it...