Illinois House Speaker Welch calls on state Rep. Harry Benton to quit over undisclosed misconduct allegations

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Welch calls on state Rep. Harry Benton to resign over undisclosed misconduct allegations revealed in a sealed watchdog report. The allegations, which sources describe as including sexual harassment, involve multiple victims and could lead to Benton's expulsion from the House if he does not resign. Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey's findings remain confidential, pending a formal response from Welch and Benton.