POLITICSJul 3 · 22:58 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMESMitchell Armentrout

Plainfield state Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid allegations of misconduct

State Rep. Harry Benton resigned amid allegations of misconduct described as 'outrageous, unethical, and unbecoming' by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Welch. The resignation followed an investigation by Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey, with sources indicating the accusations involved sexual harassment. The report's findings are sealed, and Welch acknowledged multiple alleged victims.

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