Springfield, Ill. (ECWd) –
LIG: “Following my extensive investigation, I have concluded that Representative Harry Benton during 2025 and 2026 engaged in inappropriate conduct which rises to the level of sexual harassment in violation of state law. ”
In our article on July 7, 2026, we called for the public release of this report. The Legislative Ethics Commission published it today (HERE).
A copy of the published Legislative Inspector General’s Founded report of sexual harassment against former State Representative Harry Benton is below, or click HERE.
LIG Founded Summary Report




