Illinois Democrats head to Springfield next week ready 'to fight Trump even harder' in second term
Leaders of the Legislature's Democratic supermajorities say they could advance additional protections for abortion rights, ...
Welch Secures Votes for Third Term as House Speaker
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch released the following statement Friday: Speaker Welch, the first African-American House ...
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Illinois Democrats meet to counter incoming Trump presidency with new legislation
McCombie also argued that the party in power can pass legislation without Republicans. House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch ...
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Welch Secures Votes for Third Term as House Speaker
WESTCHESTER, Ill., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch released the following statement Friday: I am grateful to the people of the 7 th District for re-electing me to ...
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Welch Secures Votes For Third Term As House Speaker
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch released the following statement Friday: I am grateful to the people of the 7th District for re-electing me to represent them in Springfield, and I am pleased ...
Democrats have Donald Trump’s second term in mind heading into Illinois legislature’s fall session
Democrats who control the Illinois General Assembly return to Springfield this week facing an agenda that now includes ...
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Donald Trump's second term looms over Illinois Democrats in fall legislative session
Since Pritzker didn’t veto any bills this year, lawmakers face no essential business. House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch ...
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Trump's win doesn't help Republican numbers in the Illinois legislature -- but GOP touts 'massive strides'
While Democrats have locked up another supermajority in Springfield, Illinois Republican leaders say Donald Trump’s stronger ...