Illinois Democrats' Single-Party Rule and Diminished GOP May Shield Springfield From Benton Scandal Reforms

The Machine Strikes Back: Illinois Democrats against democracy and socialism – Liberation News

On July 21, the Illinois State Officers Electoral Board removed independent democratic socialist, Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez, from the November congressional ballot in IL-04. This was a clear, coordinated effort by outgoing Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia to dynastically usher in his own chief of staff, Patty Garcia, hours before the primary filing deadline.

House should reform HR policy after Benton case

By now you've probably read at least something about the scandals surrounding former state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield.

The Machine Strikes Back: Illinois Democrats against democracy and...

The author of this article is the campaign manager for Byron Sigcho-Lopez. On July 21, the Illinois State Officers Electoral Board removed independent

Unchecked and Imbalanced: Speaker Welch’s Handling of Harassment

By now, you’ve probably read at least something about the scandals surrounding former state Representative Harry Benton, D-Plainfield. In a nutshell, a young female district office staffer alleged Representative Benton sexually harassed her in 2023.

Illinois Democrats' single-party rule and diminished GOP may shield Springfield from Benton scandal reforms

With only 100 days until the Nov. 3 general election, it would seem that questions surrounding Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against former state Rep. Harry Benton would be an ...

Illinois Democrats’ single-party rule and diminished GOP may shield Springfield from Benton scandal reforms

A monthslong Tribune investigation into Benton found that Welch’s office first knew about highly questionable behavior by the lawmaker in 2023. That’s when a young Benton staffer filed a lengthy list of harassment allegations.