Suburban lawmakers support rule changes in wake of Madigan's ouster as House Speaker
Suburban lawmakers support rule changes in wake of Madigan's ouster as House Speaker New Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and other lawmakers are sworn in Jan. 13 for the 102nd General Assembly. Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP Terra Costa Howard Tom Morrison Posted1/25/2021 5:30 AM Suburban lawmakers are approaching the Illinois legislature's new session with a list of rule changes that would dilute some of the power former House Speaker Michael Madigan built up over the decades. One priority the lawmakers have for new House Speaker Chris Welch...