| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 1, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 1, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-house-speaker-welch-removal-rep-harry-benton/ |
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Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is making moves to remove state
Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) from office.
Welch said he ordered the state House Chief Ethics Officer to open an
investigation into Benton after reports of "concerning conduct."
Now that the report is complete, Welch w...