Illinois State Rep. Emanuel Welch (D-Westchester)
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Recent News About Illinois State Rep. Emanuel Welch (D-Westchester)
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Carter in wake of Welch defense: ‘Whom in Democratic leadership isn’t corrupt is a better question?'
Activist Jeffrey Carter is calling for an overhaul of the state’s leadership, which he describes as "corrupt," after House Speaker Chris Welch’s office sent out a memo defending indicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Reps. Lang and Welch, both accused of abusing women, take jobs with influential firms
The resignation of state Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) on Monday marked the second time in about as many weeks that an Illinois representative who is alleged to have abused a woman got a new gig in a high-powered organization with influence in government.
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'Privilege tax' bills described as Illinois exit signs
Rather than bring in more money for the state, a pair of bills would probably drive more businesses out of Illinois, the founder of a financial website says.
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Destitute Illinois ponders state taxpayer funding of abortions
A measure that would have Illinois taxpayers fund abortions for all 3.1 million Medicaid recipients and 77,000 state employees is under consideration by the Illinois legislature.