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Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols

Jan 30, 2023 | Ammons, Collins, Davis, Flowers, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Robinson, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, West, Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to the release of police body camera footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis officers, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) released the following statement: “The release of police body camera...

Speaker Welch’s Statement on the Passing of Senator Scott Bennett

Dec 9, 2022 | Welch

“I want to extend my deepest condolences to Senator Scott Bennett’s family and loved ones during this very difficult time. Senator Bennett was a fierce advocate for his community and never wavered in his pursuit to make his district, and all of Illinois, a...

Speaker Welch’s Statement on Governor Pritzker Signing Senate Bill 1040

Dec 10, 2021 | Welch

“This pandemic has highlighted the vital importance of equitable health care access for all. Senate Bill 1040 will help provide some financial stability to newly reopened hospitals, like Westlake, during a time of transition while giving people in these...