Judge ShawnTe Raines-Welch, in office for less than 2 years, is named to panel that rules on judicial misconduct – Chicago Sun-Times

August 23, 2024

Raines-Welch, who’s married to Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is one of two circuit judges on the Illinois Courts Commission. She is currently assigned to the Maywood regional courthouse, hearing misdemeanor and criminal traffic cases.

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Percy Dovetonsils

1 year ago

It’s really, really nice to be a politically connected person in Cook County, Chicago or Illinois. The possibilities are endless.

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