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For unhoused people, ID laws go beyond voting. Without documents, ‘you can’t do anything.’
By Maria Chen
Rich Miller: Illinois House Speaker's threats may go off track
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL
With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.
More from Maria →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM · 1 min read
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch told attendees he could prevent two agency budgets from moving forward if he didn’t get what he wanted out of a rail project for towns in and around his district.
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