| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Nov. 8, 2026, midnight |
| Last Updated | Nov. 8, 2026, midnight |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/post/emanuel-chris-welch-speaks-deciding-not-seek-another-term-illinois-house-speaker-doing-whats/20023016/ |
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FOREST PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch said [
he will not seek another term as speaker ][8] , a decision that comes after
pressure from fellow House Democrats who criticized his handling of sexual
harassment allegations involving a former state lawmaker.
Welch spok...