Harry Benton

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.

Will County, Illinois Democrats are moving to replace Harry Benton after undisclosed ethics findings led to his resignation. This follows undisclosed ethics findings that led to his resignation.

Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigned from office amid an ethics inquiry. The allegations leading to the inquiry remain undisclosed, with questions still lingering.

State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House amid an investigation, according to Capitol News Illinois.

State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House, according to Capitol News Illinois. The resignation follows an ethics investigation, as reported by news outlets.

Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton (D-97th District) has resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.

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.

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling has announced his retirement, initiating a search for his replacement. State Rep. Harry Benton faces calls to resign following an investigation into alleged misconduct.

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.

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch is calling on Rep. Harry Benton to resign following an ethics investigation that found 'outrageous' and 'unethical' conduct. Welch threatened to initiate expulsion proceedings if Benton refuses to resign.