Amid Democratic scandals, Illinois Republicans hoping to flip legislative seats
Republicans trying to keep the focus on taxes passed by Democrats, cost of living.
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Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat
Jessica Dixon Heitman was appointed to complete the term of former Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, and replace him on the ...
The 7 applicants for former Rep. Harry Benton’s seat
Will County Democratic Party Chair Billy Morgan plans to make a decision by Monday, July 20.
Rep. Harry Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that ...
Speaker Welch to Rep. Harry Benton: Resign or be expelled
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Wednesday called for embattled Rep. Harry Benton to resign and promised to initiate ...
Welch defends silence over ousted caucus member, citing need to ‘respect victims’
For the first time, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, on Wednesday hesitantly addressed his exiling of Rep. Harry Benton, ...
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