SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is working to end veteran homelessness with a new law expanding access to affordable housing for returning service members. “America owes its veterans a debt that can never be fully repaid, and the fact that...
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is inviting residents to a Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr. in Plainfield. “Join me for a free, fun-filled day of...
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is questioning recent decisions by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in response to concerns voiced by childcare providers across the state following DCFS’ decision to issue new rules ending...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Military veterans in Illinois will soon be able to take in adoptable pets free of charge under a bill passed by state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, that recently became law. “If you had to come up with two things the vast majority of Americans...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Military members and their spouses who require professional certifications will have an easier time when moving to Illinois under a new law introduced by State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, that became law on Monday. “I went to Springfield to...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ahead of a looming Aug. 9 deadline, state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is urging any veterans who may be eligible for health care benefits under the 2022 federal PACT Act to apply for them. “The PACT Act is a historic benefit for America’s...