WATCH LIVE: House Representatives vote to replace Madigan

Posted: Jan 13, 2021 / 11:59 AM CST / Updated: Jan 13, 2021 / 01:18 PM CST

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois House of Representatives is set to begin session at noon, and a new House Speaker will potentially be voted in to replace Michael Madigan.

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