“'I was that kid that always wanted to be a lawyer. When I was in grade school, in high school and in college, I was always involved in student government, so I would say my love of law and politics kind of grew together,' he said."
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By Rachel Hinton
"Welch, 49, has already accomplished the first thing on his agenda, which was to sit down with staff and prepare the House’s calendar for upcoming session days. It will be announced Thursday. “I do plan to have the Legislature very involved in the process,” he said."
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By Michael Romain
"A shivering crowd of at least 40 people gathered under snowfall and in 20-degree weather on Monday morning just across the street from Westlake to protest the recent decision by the hospital’s new owner to close the institution."
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By Michael Romain
"An area lawmaker was recently named to head a powerful committee in the Illinois House of Representatives, according to a report by Rich Miller’s Capitol Fax blog."
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By Michael Romain
"A state lawmaker who represents many parts of Proviso Township was recently named to help lead a key committee that is part of Illinois Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker’s campaign transition."
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