(Sean Reed, The Center Square) After two days of calls for his resignation by Democrat leaders, embattled Illinois state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, stepped down.
The two-term Democrat also signaled he’ll suspend his reelection campaign, pulling his name from the November ballot.
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