The title is ‘speaker,` but Welch vows his actions will speak louder than his words
(WorldNews Politics)

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch delivers his remarks after taking the Oath of Office for the 102nd General Assembly for the Illinois House of Representatives at the Bank of Springfield Center on Wednesday. | Justin L. Fowler /The State Journal-Register via AP The future starts now for Welch, a savvy politician whose rapid ascendance through the party ranks was no accident, but rather the result of shrewd relationship building. A majority of Illinois voters have wanted a change from Madigan`s leadership. Now they finally get their chance. SPRINGFIELD — New Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch repeated a saying several times Wednesday that certainly seemed to fit the moment....