By Wednesday, January 13, 2021Welch is the first Black speaker, and takes over for Mike Madigan who has served in that role for all but two years, since 1983.SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Hillside Democrat Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch is the next speaker of the Illinois House, succeeding Mike Madigan, who has held the post for decades.Welch was elected Speaker when the 102nd General Assembly convened at noon Wednesday.Welch is the first Black speaker, and takes over for Mike Madigan who has served in that role for all but two years, since 1983."As the speaker of this chamber, that's an awesome...…By Wednesday, January 13, 2021Welch is the first Black speaker, and takes over for Mike Madigan who has served in that role for all but two years, since 1983.SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Hillside Democrat Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch is the next speaker of the Illinois House, succeeding Mike Madigan, who has held the post for decades.Welch was elected Speaker when the 102nd General Assembly convened at noon Wednesday.Welch is the first Black speaker, and takes over for Mike Madigan who has served in that role for all but two years, since 1983."As the speaker of this chamber, that's an awesome...WW…
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