Illinois Representative Harry Benton Resigns Following Misconduct Allegations
Benton stepped down after House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch forced the resignation. This follows allegations of unethical conduct and a removal from the House Democratic Caucus earlier this year. Pritzker previously urged the state watchdog to speed up its investigation into Benton. Pritzker recently said Benton should take the Speaker's resignation call seriously. The departure follows questions about when ethics reports should be made public. Benton's resignation was confirmed in news reports on July 11.
The Tribune's Quotes of the Week for July 11When should an ethics report be public?Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois Rep. Harry Benton should take Speaker Welch's resignation call seriously
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The Tribune's Quotes of the Week for July 11
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When should an ethics report be public?
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Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois Rep. Harry Benton should take Speaker Welch's resignation call seriously
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Gov. JB Pritzker pushes Illinois watchdog to speed up investigation into Rep. Harry Benton
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Back at work, under a cloud
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