The 102nd General Assembly was sworn in Wednesday with Don Harmon being reelected as President of the Illinois Senate. Harmon promised to continue delivering results for the people of Illinois and calling on the Senate to focus on jobs and justice. Senator Harmon vowed to continue working forward through the pandemic.

Senator Harmon wants to continue to foster an environment where people can have jobs and justice for all with fundamental fairness.

Senator Harmon says at the end of the day every Senator is different but they all need to work together for Illinois.

Harmon’s term as president which is his first full term runs for two years. Chris Welch was also appointed as Speaker of the House of Representatives. He replaces Michael Madigan who had previously held that position every year except for two since 1983.