Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has escalated pressure on state ethics watchdogs to accelerate their investigation into State Representative Harry Benton of Plainfield. Following serious allegations, Benton was stripped of all committee assignments and removed from Democratic caucus responsibilities in late February. The governor's intervention underscores the gravity of the misconduct allegations and reflects efforts to maintain institutional integrity within the Illinois House of Representatives during this ongoing probe.

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