Juul Labs has given Illinois pols over $120,000 since 2020

Juul Labs — the e-cigarette giant that just agreed to a nearly $440 million settlement with states around the country that accused it of hooking minors on vaping and masking its dangers — has given more than $120,000 to Illinois politicians' campaign funds since 2020, records show.

And Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, has been a major recipient of the company's giving.

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Juul Labs, target of $440 million settlement, has given Illinois pols over $120,000 since 2020

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch has been a major recipient of the company's giving, campaign-finance records show.

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