A newly released report shows resigned Rep. Harry Benton engaged in a “pattern and practice of inappropriate sexual conduct” dating back to 2023 when he was first seated to the House.
Stories by Jerry Nowicki — Capitol News Illinois
Top Democrats Say They Would Consider Small Changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
Both Gov. JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, say the changes — if ultimately deemed necessary — would be narrow despite Republicans’ desire to see the law drastically overhauled.
Immigrant Advocates Tout New Report Showing Benefits of State-Funded Health Plans
Immigrant rights advocates on Friday continued to push for one of their top budget priorities: full funding for state-run health care programs that benefit noncitizens, regardless of their immigration status.
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