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IL House speaker regrets handling of ex-lawmaker's harassment case

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ByCraig Wall WLS logo
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 10:12PM
IL House speaker regrets handling of ex-lawmaker's harassment case
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is expressing regret over his handling of former state lawmaker Harry Benton's sexual harassment case.
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