Legislative Inspector General

A report from the Legislative Inspector General detailed alleged misconduct by Harry Benton, involving acts of sexual harassment that violated state law. The report also addresses scrutiny of Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch's handling of previous complaints.

Illinois Democrats are considering their next steps following the Harry Benton sexual harassment investigation. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch faces questions about his knowledge of the investigation. Benton resigned after a legislative inspector general report detailed harassment accusations.

Disgraced ex-legislator Harry Benton resigned following unspecified misconduct allegations, with Governor JB Pritzker stating he made the right decision. The resignation was prompted by a report from Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey, leading Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Welch to halt expulsion proceedings.

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.