Rep. Harry Benton
Springfield Office:
282-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1331
24047 Lockport St
Plainfield IL, 60544
815-254-0000
104th General Assembly
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Biography
Born and raised in IL, fourth generation Will County resident; Village of Plainfield Trustee; member of Ironworkers Local 444; lifelong volunteer and supporter of numerous civic and charitable organizations; married (wife, Erin) and proud father of two children (Evelyn and Harrison).

Benton Law Expands Housing Options for Veterans
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.

Benton Invites Community Members to Senior Fair
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.

Benton Presses DCFS to Lessen Burdens on Childcare Providers Through Improved Flexibility
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 the so-called “three hour rule,” which had been put in place to address childcare staffing concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Benton “Pets for Vets” Bill Becomes Law
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.

Benton Bill Aimed at Aiding Military Families Moving to Illinois Becomes Law
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.

Benton Urges Eligible Veterans to Apply for PACT Act Benefits Ahead of Deadline
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.

Benton Passes Law to Provide for Children with Disabilities During School Emergencies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students with disabilities can expect better planning for their safety in the event of an emergency at school after a new law passed by state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield became effective last week.

Benton Spotlights Budget Focused on Communities, Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Communities and working families will be the main beneficiaries of the recently passed state budget, says state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, following a robust and comprehensive process aimed at promoting growth and fiscal responsibility.

Benton Voices Support for Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is joining legislative colleagues in voicing support for a recent push to include tax credits for volunteer firefighters in the FY2024 Illinois Budget. The effort gained increased urgency following the deadly, 72-car pile up on Interstate 55 near Farmersville, IL, south of Springfield, which occurred on May 1 after a dust storm cut visibility to near zero, resulting in 7 deaths and over 30 injuries.

Benton Works to Waive Exam, License Fees for Military Members, Spouses
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is helping military families work in Illinois by passing a bipartisan bill to cut professional license fees for service members and their spouses.