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Governor Pritzker is sounding the alarm over “holes in the system” after a watchdog report revealed House Speaker Chris Welch’s office knew about a sexual harassment complaint against former Rep. Harry Benton nearly three years before his eventual resignation — despite funneling over $1.4 million to Benton’s campaign. While Welch moved to remove Benton from caucus, refer the case to the inspector general, and demand his resignation, Pritzker insists accountability must be clear and immediate, calling for a centralized HR office to fix systemic failures. Republicans are pushing for Welch’s ouster, while some Democrats urge transparency, warning that the institution may be prioritized over its people.

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