Illinois House speaker says lawmakers are more aware of their surroundings
Since the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said his caucus has been briefed regularly by the Illinois State Police and other groups about potential threats.
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