Illinois House Speaker Welch expresses regret over handling of former Rep. Benton's harassment caseIllinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is expressing regret over his handling of former state lawmaker Harry Benton's sexual harassment case. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is expressing regret over his handling of former state lawmaker Harry Benton's sexual harassment case. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is expressing regret over his handling of former state lawmaker Harry Benton's sexual harassment case. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is expressing regret over his handling of former state lawmaker Harry Benton's sexual harassment case. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is facing calls to resign over his handling of former lawmaker Harry Benton's sexual harassment case.