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PRESS RELEASE from the ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE MEDIA CONTACT: Melanie Krakauer (312) 607-4977 Statement on new Illinois House speaker SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Jan. 13, 2021) – State Rep. Chris Welch is poised to become the next Illinois House Speaker today. This marks the end of an era under House Speaker Mike Madigan, coinciding with Madigan’s 50th anniversary in…

Illinois Policy Institute experts are available to comment on the House Speaker vote today

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to discuss upcoming issues during legislative session

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Bar and restaurant ownership down 71% during past year, thanks to COVID-19 and associated restrictions

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Illinois Policy experts are available to dissect why Illinois needs Speaker Madigan to step down and why Illinois must dismantle his power structure

Statement from Illinois Policy