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Chairman Welch sends letters to potential witnesses, sets hearing date for September 29

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* Press release…

State Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch released the following statement Friday:

“Today, acting on behalf of the Special Investigating Committee, I sent letters to Speaker Madigan, Michael McClain, Anne Pramaggiore, Fidel Marquez, John Hooker, Jay D. Doherty, Michael R. Zalewski, and Commonwealth Edison seeking their appearance before the Special Investigating Committee as requested by the committee’s Republican members. The committee will reconvene on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. in the Capitol for this hearing.”

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 3:20 pm

Comments

I think you misspelled “Speaker Welch”.

Comment by Ok Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 3:22 pm
Don’t stand by the fan.

Comment by Dotnonymous Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 3:22 pm
“Seeing none in attendance, do I hear a motion to adjourn?”

I kid… I kid…

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 3:24 pm
Interested to see who might appear on behalf of Commonwealth Edison since I think they could be the only ones that might, and I emphasize might, consider attending. And even if they do I expect it would be to say that they have nothing to say.

So then what? I guess the next step is subpoenas and that we’ll have to play out. In the meantime we’re now into October with an election in 30 days. And a Presidential election no less. An economy with double digit unemployment and a virus that continues to disrupt our daily lives. But there stands Demmer and Wehrli yelling “Madigan” for the umpteenth time.

Comment by Pundent Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 3:31 pm
Well, at least Ron Safer will get a trip to Springfield out of this.

Comment by Keyrock Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 3:33 pm
Multiple responses, “I am sorry but I will be unable to attend as I will still be in Israel on a previously scheduled trip for Yom Kippur; even though I have committed no sins in the past year for which I need atonement”

Comment by DEE Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 3:36 pm
a letter.

Wow. These guys are super duper serious.

Comment by TheInvisibleMan Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 3:41 pm
His response rate will probably be lower than the 80s nerd on prom night.

Comment by Jocko Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 4:06 pm
I bet money that the Speaker appears at the hearing.

Comment by Powdered Whig Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 4:15 pm
===I bet money that the Speaker appears at the hearing.===

Did Rod show up for his hearings?

Is Madigan smarter than Rod?

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 4:19 pm
I’m taking bets on Madigan showihng up at this hearing. My bet is NO go.

Comment by Mama Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 4:23 pm
My post above should say showing up…
Sorry

Comment by Mama Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 4:24 pm
==“I am sorry but I will be unable to attend as I will still be in Israel on a previously scheduled trip for Yom Kippur==

Americans are still not allowed to travel to European countries.

Comment by Mama Friday, Sep 18, 20 @ 4:26 pm