Illinois House speaker's controversies run deep — and were well-known to other powerbrokers in Illinois

Source Chicago Sun-Times
Original Load Date Nov. 12, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 12, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Original URL https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2026/11/12/illinois-house-speaker-emanuel-chris-welch-accusations-domestic-abuse-lawsuits-patronage-proviso-district

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* SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][42] * [ Facebook ][43] * [ Bluesky ][44] * [ Email ][45] * [ Reddit ][46] * [ Flipboard ][47] As more than one critic of Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch voiced after his announcement that he won’t be running again f...