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Recent News About Illinois State House Representatives
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Stephens: 'Take the survey today and let your voice be heard'
Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) is seeking feedback from his constituents regarding economic policies.
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Harmon: 'We are taking decisive action to move forward with an excellent candidate'
Despite objections from the Legislative Ethics Commission Chair, Illinois State Senators approved a new Legislative Inspector General.
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Welch marks Human Trafficking Prevention Month
House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) is encouraging residents to get involved in the fight to erase human trafficking.“Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery,” Welch recently posted on Facebook.
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HANA Center organizer Han argues against proposed judicial subcircuit map
HANA Center community organizer Young Woon Han leaves no doubt about where his organization stands on the proposed judicial subcircuit maps.
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Curran on Thornley fraud case: 'Our questions deserve and require a response'
State Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) is demanding answers in the unfolding theft case involving former Illinois State Police Merit Board Chief Financial Officer Jenny Thornley.
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Durkin: 'A safe society requires cooperation between our police and the prosecuting attorney'
House Minority Leader Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Spring) points to a recent West Side gang shooting as proof of how changes need to be made in the process of investigating and prosecuting crimes in Cook County.
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Welch: Athlete Endorsement Rights Act is ‘about doing the right thing for these great athletes’
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) joined lawmakers, athletic directors, and college athletes in hailing Gov. Pritzker's signing into law a bill allowing college athletes to profit from the use of their name, image, and likeness.
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House Speaker Welch: 'Lead by your actions, not your words'
As House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Hillside) made history as the first black man to serve in that role in the state, he has made sure to leave an impression during his first session as well.
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Welch: Newly signed student-athlete compensation legislation 'victory' for state, students
Legislation signed by Gov. J.B.
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Welch: ‘Marital equality, increased minimum wage' passed under Madigan
Newly-elected House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Westchester) looks back on the scandal-plagued Mike Madigan era as progressive for women's and voters' rights.
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Welch says advocates have been ‘pushing for this reform’ of Chicago Board of Education for years
The Chicago Board of Education could go from a seven-member board appointed by the mayor to 21 trustees elected by voters if legislation making its way through the Illinois General Assembly becomes law.
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Durkin: 'It's time for the Democrat leaders to stand behind the promises they made'
House Republican Floor Leader Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) has a challenge for Democrats in the debate over fair redistricting maps.
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Butler: 'We’ve yet to hear from the governor on his views on redistricting'
State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to stand up and be counted in the growing debate over fair redistricting maps in Illinois.
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Illinois House Republicans call for transparency from Pritzker on budget plans
Illinois House Republicans called for more transparency while watching the governor and his forthcoming budget announcement.
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Chris Welch becomes speaker, domestic abuse allegations resurface
State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside) has been named House Speaker, succeeding former Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) who held the position for nearly 40 years.