Pritzker says Illinois ethics panel should release Harry Benton harassment report amid Welch office scrutiny
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Governor Pritzker advocates for transparency by requesting the Illinois ethics commission to make public a harassment investigation report involving Harry Benton. This move emerges during heightened scrutiny of Speaker Chris Welch's office following Tribune's exposé on workplace misconduct allegations. Female Democratic lawmakers are actively engaging in discussions about the investigation's findings, signaling growing momentum for accountability measures within state legislative institutions.
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