Welch skips Illinois State Fair, where Democrats focus on Trump instead of harassment scandal

SPRINGFIELD — Ethics concerns in the Illinois House took a back seat to bashing President Donald Trump on Wednesday for Democrats at the Illinois State Fair, where the super-majority party launched their sprint to November’s general election with familiar critiques of Republicans — and without embattled Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch in attendance. Welch sat out Governor’s Day festivities in the capital following Springfield’s latest sexual harassment scandal, which has raised questions about…