From ‘kid from the woods’ to Mr. Speaker, Welch aims to engage legislators and inspire ‘every Black boy and girl out there’

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch hasn’t had much time to digest the new position he’s in — or had much sleep over the last few days while trying to win that position — but he said Thursday he’s charting a path forward, one that will be shaped by input from the House Democratic Caucus.

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Andrea Garcia