Illinois state Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid ethics probe Speaker Welch called ‘unbecoming’ conduct
- Posted on July 3, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Illinois state Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid ethics probe Speaker Welch called ‘unbecoming’ conduct
Illinois state Rep. Harry Benton, a Democrat from Plainfield, resigned from the Illinois General Assembly following a months-long investigation into his conduct.