POLITICSJul 6 · 22:18 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMESMitchell Armentrout

Disgraced ex-state Rep. Harry Benton 'made right decision' to resign, Gov. JB Pritzker says

Disgraced ex-legislator Harry Benton resigned following unspecified misconduct allegations, with Governor JB Pritzker stating he made the right decision. The resignation was prompted by a report from Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey, leading Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Welch to halt expulsion proceedings.

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