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Interview: Chris Welch, Speaker of the Illinois House

For the first time in decades, the Illinois House of Representatives has a new Speaker. Chris Welch is a Democrat from Hillside, in the suburbs of Chicago. He joined the The 21st to talk about his new role, the state’s COVID response and more.

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Game On for High School Sports

Recently, the Illinois High School Association announced spring sports will be able to resume play in the coming weeks in regions that are in “Phase 4” of the state's reopening guidelines. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the decision to resume high school sports is not without risks. 

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