Representative Emanuel News Today

New legislative maps won't deter two of the region's state representatives from running again.

Olney, IL, USA / WSEI Freedom 92.9 FM | The Best Country in America Feb 1, 2021 7:58 AM (CHICAGO) The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 5,773 new COVID-19 cases from over the weekend (3,345 on Saturday / 2,428 on Sunday), with 105 additional deaths (65 on Saturday / 40 on Sunday). The new statewide numbers now show 1,126,301 total positive coronavirus cases with 19,243 deaths. For updates, go to dph.illinois.gov, or if any questions, call anytime, toll-free, at 1-800-889-3931...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: It’s a time of transition, both in Washington DC and in Springfield. Nationally, the Biden Administration is filling out its Cabinet and other appointments. In Springfield, newly-minted Speaker Welch is working through new House rules and committee chair appointments for the upcoming legislative session. All of these changes will have an impact on policy, and we are tracking them all.  Here are some additional items we are watching...

* Illinois AFL-CIO… The Illinois AFL-CIO today issued the following statement in response to the Illinois House selecting Emanuel “Chris” Welch as the new Speaker: “The Illinois AFL-CIO, representing nearly 1 million working families across the state, today offers a hearty congratulations to new Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Speaker Welch has a proven track record of fighting for working families, and we are eager to work with him, Senate President Harmon and Gov. Pr...

In a released statement, State Rep. Sue Scherer says she will not vote for Mike Madigan as House Speaker. Last night’s announcement comes as a new contender has entered the race for state House Speaker.  The Legislative Black Caucus endorsed Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch yesterday for Speaker.  Current Speaker Michael Madigan suspended his re-election campaign over the weekend, facing dwindling support.  The Legislative Black Caucus had originally endorsed Madigan.  ...