'We must say his name': Illinois representatives reflect on Adam Toledo's death

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Videos of the police shooting of a Chicago teenager have been public for over 24 hours, leading many people to think about the state of policing and criminal justice in Illinois.
On Friday, members of the Illinois House paused to reflect on Adam Toledo’s death. House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Hillside) wanted members to recognize that the 7th grader should still be alive today. Representatives grieved the loss of the 13-year-old from Little Village. They also discussed the use of force police have used to kill too many.
Welch said everyone in the chamber could imagine the pain the Toledo family is going through. He added that Adam was the Toledo family’s baby boy, and this happened under the watch of the city, community, and leaders.

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