Illinois Democrats’ single-party rule and diminished GOP may shield Springfield from Benton scandal reforms
- Posted on July 26, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Illinois Democrats’ single-party rule and diminished GOP may shield Springfield from Benton scandal reforms
A monthslong Tribune investigation into Benton found that Welch’s office first knew about highly questionable behavior by the lawmaker in 2023. That’s when a young Benton staffer filed a lengthy list of harassment allegations.
