U.S. Representative Robin Kelly became the first Black person and woman elected chair of the Illinois Democratic Party. Kelly will replace the former chair, Michael Madigan. Kelly defeated 8th ward Alderman Michelle Harris Wednesday evening, winning 52% of the vote. Both U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Representative Jesus “Chuy” Garcia supported Kelly's run for … Continued

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