Illinois House of Representatives
Coverage of Illinois House of Representatives in the Nexus archive.
- Carol, Aaron Ammons share statements, deny accusations of federal indictment
Carol and Aaron Ammons are speaking out after they were indicted on federal charges this week, denying the accusations made against them. A federal grand jury indicted the sitting member of the Illinois House of Representatives and the Champaign individual.
- 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.
- 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.