Pritzker takes cautious approach to Welch questions (Update: Mayor Johnson weighs in) Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026 - Posted by Rich Miller * Last month, House Speaker Chris Welch said the Legislative Inspector General’s Harry Benton report will provide “a full and accurate account of the steps my office took to support those who came forward. JB Pritzker was asked today if the report changed his opinion of the House Speaker… Pritzker: That report was not a reflection of, as I understand, answers to questions that he gave. […] Q: What questions do you have for Speaker Welch that you think he should answer? Pritzker: Yeah, I think I’m going to leave that to the House members. Look, I trust that the Speaker is going to do what’s right for his constituents in the state of Illinois.