‘More to learn’ on Benton harassment case before judging Speaker Chris Welch, Gov. JB Pritzker says

Springfield’s latest sexual harassment scandal has revealed “holes in the system,” according to Gov. JB Pritzker — but not necessarily any missteps by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch in responding to allegations of misconduct by a now-disgraced ex-state representative. At least not yet, Pritzker said Tuesday, asserting “there is more to learn here, I think, before… anybody’s calling for” a change in House leadership. His comments followed a legislative watchdog’s report that…