Since taking office, Harry continues to strive to increase the overall well-being of the residents in the District and our great state of Illinois.įrom a young age, his parents instilled in him the importance of community and giving back. Inspired by the adversities in his own life and those in the community, Benton desired to become the advocate for the 97th District in Springfield. He has close ties to the community he grew up in as well as Plainfield, the community he has called home now for over 10 years.īenton has been civically engaged for the majority of his life through various volunteer and leadership roles. Following his secondary education, Benton moved to Joliet with his now-wife Erin for a brief time before relocating to Plainfield in 2012. He grew up in Crest Hill, attending Richland Grade School (K-8) and Lockport Township High School. Representative Benton has deep roots in the area and is a fourth-generation Will County citizen. Harry Benton was elected as the State Representative for the 97th House District in the fall of 2022.
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