Madigan Reign Ends as Welch Becomes 1st Black House Speaker
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The Illinois House has a new speaker for the first time since 1996.
Illinois’ new House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch promises unity as the historic tenure of Speaker Michael Madigan comes to a close. Amanda Vinicky has this report from Springfield.
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Madigan Reign Ends as Welch Becomes 1st Black House Speaker
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Illinois’ new House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch promises unity as the historic tenure of Speaker Michael Madigan comes to a close. Amanda Vinicky has this report from Springfield.
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