Alleged victim of Harry Benton says Welch took no action when harassment was first reported

Дата публикации: 18-07-2026 20:52:51

ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- The mystery surrounding Representative Harry Benton has been a perplexing one. In February, House Speaker Chris Welch removed Benton (D-Plainfield) from all committees and caucus activities but he wouldn’t say why. It wasn’t until months later, when a Legislative Inspector General report outlined outrageous and unethical behavior, that Welch threatened Benton with [...]

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