Illinois Lawmakers Return to Springfield
Clip: 11/15/2022 | 5m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
With the election over, Illinois lawmakers are headed back to Springfield.
The General Assembly is back in session for the first time in seven months. Democrats are returning with a wind at their backs.
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Illinois Lawmakers Return to Springfield
Clip: 11/15/2022 | 5m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
The General Assembly is back in session for the first time in seven months. Democrats are returning with a wind at their backs.
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