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State representatives write Illinois law and pass the state budget. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, a Democrat, represents near-west suburbs and the Austin edge of Chicago. He is the Speaker of the Illinois House \u2014 the first Black House Speaker in Illinois.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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