Illinois Speaker Welch tries to contain fallout over handling of Harry Benton harassment allegations
- Posted on July 21, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Illinois Speaker Welch tries to contain fallout over handling of Harry Benton harassment allegations
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch told Democratic House members that delays in taking action against former state Rep. Harry Benton stemmed from the wishes of a now-former staffer who first reported the allegations…
