Illinois House

State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House amid an investigation, according to Capitol News Illinois.

State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House, according to Capitol News Illinois. The resignation follows an ethics investigation, as reported by news outlets.

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.

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch is calling on Rep. Harry Benton to resign following an ethics investigation that found 'outrageous' and 'unethical' conduct. Welch threatened to initiate expulsion proceedings if Benton refuses to resign.

Governor JB Pritzker acknowledged the possibility of the Chicago Bears leaving Illinois if a stadium bill fails, stating he would not use taxpayer funds to subsidize the team. The bill passed the Illinois Senate but did not receive a House vote before the legislative session ended, with House Speaker Chris Welch citing the need for further review.

The Bears' proposed stadium bill stalled in the Illinois House, which adjourned without voting after the Senate passed a version at 3:39 a.m. The team remains undecided between Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, while a source claims Illinois is challenging the Bears to move to Indiana. Governor J.B. Pritzker stated he would not allocate taxpayer funds to a billionaire-owned team.

The Illinois House ended its spring session without passing a bill to entice the Bears to stay in Illinois, despite approving a $56 billion state budget, property tax relief for homeowners, and a ban on cellphones in schools. The article also mentions sports results and a weather forecast.