Speaker of Illinois House

Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (right), D-Peoria, talks with Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, on the morning of the final day of the lame-duck session for the Illinois House of Representatives held Wednesday at the Bank of Springfield Center. Welch today will become the next House speaker. (Credit: Justin L. Fowler of The State Journal-Register)

Welch to become speaker of Illinois House

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD  –  Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, will be the next speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives after… Login to continue reading Login…