Emanuel Welch

State Rep. Harry Benton resigned amid allegations of misconduct described as 'outrageous, unethical, and unbecoming' by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Welch. The resignation followed an investigation by Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey, with sources indicating the accusations involved sexual harassment. The report's findings are sealed, and Welch acknowledged multiple alleged victims.

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Welch calls on state Rep. Harry Benton to resign over undisclosed misconduct allegations revealed in a sealed watchdog report. The allegations, which sources describe as including sexual harassment, involve multiple victims and could lead to Benton's expulsion from the House if he does not resign. Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey's findings remain confidential, pending a formal response from Welch and Benton.

The Bears may move their stadium to Indiana after Illinois legislators failed to pass funding, spreading blame across multiple officials including Kevin Warren, Ted Phillips, Governor JB Pritzker, and local leaders. Indiana lawmakers have approved taxes for a new stadium, contrasting with Illinois's inaction.