Benton Bill Would Restore Tax Break for Workers’ Union Dues

Oct 23, 2023 | Benton

PLAINFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is supporting union workers by introducing a bill to restore a tax benefit which was recently taken away by Washington politicians. Benton’s measure would allow workers to deduct their union dues from their...

Benton: Plainfield Community Condemns Act of Hate

Oct 15, 2023 | Benton, Uncategorized

PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton released the following statement Sunday: “I join my Plainfield community in mourning the loss of a 6-year-old child, Wadea Al-Fayoume and praying for the recovery of his mother, Hanaan Shahin. This brutal violence is tragic...

Benton Law Eases Access to Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses

Sep 29, 2023 | Benton

PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is helping make hunting and fishing more accessible with a new law extending game licenses, as well as creating an automatic license renewal option.  “We all want to spend less time filling out paperwork and...

Benton Law Expands Housing Options for Veterans

Sep 18, 2023 | Benton

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...

Benton Invites Community Members to Senior Fair

Aug 25, 2023 | Benton

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...