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Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid allegations of sexual harassment
A southwest suburban state representative resigned Friday amid allegations of misconduct that were deemed “outrageous, unethical, and unbecoming” by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside. State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, stepped down two days after Legislative Inspector Gen...
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What happenedIllinois State Rep. Harry Benton (D-97th District) has resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Plainfield state Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid allegations of misconduct". The center frames it as "Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid allegations of sexual harassment".
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Left / center-leftPlainfield state Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid allegations of misconduct
Chicago Sun-Times · Center-left · News report
CenterIllinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid allegations of sexual harassment
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Plainfield state Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid allegations of misconduct
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A southwest suburban state representative resigned Friday amid allegations of misconduct that were deemed “outrageous, unethical, and unbecoming” by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” W...
