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FILE - In this May 31, 2018, file photo, Illinois state Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, is joined by supporters as he prepares to address allegations of harassment at the state Capitol in Springfield, Ill. Lang resigned his leadership post in the Illinois House after a legislative activist alleged he harassed and humiliated her. It was reported Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, that the acting legislative inspector general told Lang in a letter that there's not enough evidence to support harassment and intimidation claims by Maryann Loncar. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

Ex-Illinois House leader Lang cleared of sexual harassment

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Medical-marijuana advocate Maryann Loncar alleges harassment by Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang, D-Skokie, as state Rep. Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, right, listens during a press conference in the Blue Room during a press conference in the Blue Room of the state Capitol, Thursday, May 31, 2018, in Springfield, Ill. Lang resigned his leadership post, but called the allegations “absurd.” (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

Illinois lawmaker quits leadership job amid harassment claim

By SARAH ZIMMERMAN and JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press