'More to learn' on Benton harassment case before judging Speaker Chris Welch, Gov. JB Pritzker says
<p>Springfield’s latest sexual harassment scandal has revealed “holes in the system,” according to Gov. JB Pritzker — but not necessarily any missteps by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch in responding to allegations of misconduct by a now-disgraced ex-state representative.</p><p>At least not yet, Pritzker said Tuesday, asserting “there is more to learn here, I think, before… anybody’s calling for” a change in House leadership.
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<p>Springfield’s latest sexual harassment scandal has revealed “holes in the system,” according to Gov. JB Pritzker — but not necessarily any missteps by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch in responding to allegations of misconduct by a now-disgraced ex-state representative.</p><p>At least not yet, Pritzker said Tuesday, asserting “there is more to learn here, I think, before… anybody’s calling for” a change in House leadership. His comments followed <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/2026/07/31/harry-benton-report-legislative-inspector-general-speaker-chris-welch-sexual-harassment" target="_blank" ><u>a legislative watchdog’s report</u></a> that Welch’s office knew of a complaint against ex-Rep. Harry Benton nearly three years before the one that led to Benton’s resignation.</p><p>“What the report reveals to me is the holes in the system, that it didn't operate the way that I think was intended originally, and that it needs fixing,” Pritzker said at a West Loop news conference after signing legislation aimed at reining in <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/2026/05/28/auto-home-insurance-reform-illinois-general-assembly-passage" target="_blank" ><u>insurance rates</u></a>.</p><p>“I look forward to the House members, in particular, putting forward fixes and making sure that that is addressed.
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- <p>Springfield’s latest sexual harassment scandal has revealed “holes in the system,” according to Gov. JB Pritzker — but not necessarily any missteps by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch in responding to allegations of misconduct by a now-disgraced ex-state representative.</p><p>At least not yet, Pritzker said Tuesday, asserting “there is more to learn here, I think, before… anybody’s calling for” a change in House leadership.
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'More to learn' on Benton harassment case before judging Speaker Chris Welch, Gov. JB Pritzker says
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