Illinois Rep. Harry Benton steps down amid ethics inquiry, allegations undisclosed

CHICAGO (WGN) — Fallout continues for leaders at the Illinois Statehouse following the resignation of Democratic Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton.

The embattled Democratic representative from Plainfield is gone. But why? Details about his conduct, described as “outrageous,” have not been made public.

“I think he made the right decision,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said. “There’s no doubt.”…

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