Legislative Inspector General
Coverage of Legislative Inspector General in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.