Benton Advances Pair of Bills Focused on Access to Childcare

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is working to make childcare more accessible and affordable by advancing a pair of bills bringing more early childhood educators into the classroom and improving access to care for military families.  “The...

Benton Focuses on Families Following Budget Address

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Following the State of the State and Budget Address delivered Wednesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is delivering his own message of optimism and hope to working families. “This budget address is the first step in...

Benton Hails $72 Million In Medical Debt Relief for Illinoisans

PLAINFIELD, Ill. — More than 52,000 Illinoisans—including over 20,000 in Will County alone—have had medical debt paid under a law backed by state Rep. Harry Benton, D- Plainfield, clearing a backlog of $72 million facing working families and seniors. “Helping...