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State Rep accused of sexual harassment, office drug use by former staffer

Bishop’s campaign released a 44-minute-long video where Jackson, a self-described progressive, said Briel made sexual comments to her and other staff, used and shared drugs such as Adderall and marijuana in her taxpayer-funded office, and more. #centersquare #harassment #staffer

Collin Corbett Calls for Removal of Illinois Legislative Inspector General and Overhaul of State Ethics System

Corbett also pointed to McCuskey's comments regarding whether complaints or investigations involving other lawmakers had been filed. In one portion of the interview, McCuskey appeared to acknowledge that he had disclosed information he should not have shared. #independent #ethics #collincorbett

‘I’m embarrassed by it’: Speaker Welch apologizes for interactions with former staffer

The staffer, who once served as an intern in Welch’s office, told the paper she had several interactions with the speaker that made her “uncomfortable” after she left Benton’s staff. #staffer #chriswelch #capitolnewsillinois

Speaker’s response to staffer assault complaint draws questions on his own conduct

The staffer, a previous intern for the speaker, also shared evidence of Welch interacting with her on social media in ways that made her feel uncomfortable, such as responding to her photos with heart-eyed emojis. #staffer #complaint #centersquare

Dem leaders want transparency, unsure if ethics report will be released

The two-term lawmaker with a union background as an ironworker resigned Friday and said he’ll suspend his reelection campaign, pulling his name from the November ballot. #centersquare #democrats #transparency

Rep. Harry Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation

In a letter addressed to Welch and his House colleagues, the Plainfield Democrat said his resignation was effective at 4:59 p.m. Friday and that he also intends to withdraw his name as the Democratic nominee of the 97th House District in the upcoming election. #resignation #ballot #invstigation

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