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Illinois governor’s race: Collin Corbett, an ex-GOP strategist, hopes to find votes from those in the middle
17+ hour, 15+ min ago (1697+ words) After Illinois Democrats trounced Republicans in the last midterm election, political consultant Collin Corbett had a message for fellow members of the GOP. Pointing to exit polling commissioned by his firm, Cor Strategies, Corbett argued his party’s latest drubbing wasn’t…...
Bailey trying to stay on message as attacks from Illinois governor mount
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1558+ words) Last summer, Republican Darren Bailey had no plans to make a second run for governor after a 12-point loss to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in 2022. But Bailey said he changed his mind when he saw the Republican field developing slowly…...
Stockton lottery player wins $5 million on Scratchers ticket
19+ hour, 6+ min ago (91+ words) October 7, 2026 / 8:07 AM PDT / CBS Sacramento A Stockton lottery player is $5 million richer after hitting the top prize on a Scratchers ticket. Jose Ponce Flores won $5 million playing $5,000,000 Superstar, the California Lottery announced Wednesday. The winning ticket was purchased at a…...
Bailey trying to stay on message as attacks from Pritzker mount
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (1173+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CNI) - Last summer, Republican Darren Bailey had no plans to make a second run for governor after a 12-point loss to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in 2022. But Bailey said he changed his mind when he saw the Republican field…...
Population loss could cost Illinois a second seat in Congress under Pritzker
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (326+ words) Data suggest the state is on pace to lose a U.S. representative in 2030. Illinois is on pace to lose its second congressional seat because of population loss under Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Since Pritzker was elected in 2018, Illinois has lost more than 168,000 residents....
Former Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin backs JB Pritzker for governor
20+ hour, 30+ min ago (828+ words) October 7, 2026 / 10:02 AM CDT / CBS Chicago Illinois' former House Republican leader of 10 years isn't switching affiliations, though he announced Monday he's backing the Democrat in the race for governor. It's no secret in Springfield that former House Minority Leader Jim Durkin…...
Illinois State Fairs Continue To Be Big Draws
23+ hour, 36+ min ago (124+ words) Both state fairs in Illinois continue to be a big draw. Governor Pritzker announced the attendance for... Both state fairs in Illinois continue to be a big draw. Governor Pritzker announced the attendance for the Illinois State Fair and Du…...
FORMER ILLINOIS HOUSE GOP LEADER ENDORSES PRITZKER OVER BAILEY
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (254+ words) WFIW FORMER ILLINOIS HOUSE GOP LEADER ENDORSES PRITZKER OVER BAILEY Former Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin is endorsing Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker for reelection, saying he cannot support Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey. Durkin, who led House Republicans for…...
Former House Republican leader backs Pritzker for governor
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (884+ words) Illinois’ former House Republican leader of 10 years isn’t switching affiliations, though he announced Monday he’s backing the Democrat in the race for governor. It’s no secret in Springfield that former House Minority Leader Jim Durkin and Darren Bailey, one of…...
Republican Candidate Darren Bailey Discusses Plans For Tax Issues
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (157+ words) The Illinois Republican Electoral candidate for governor, Darren Bailey, is focused on rural downstate communities in his bid to upset incumbent JB Pritzker next month In a conversation with Hart Media Group, Bailey indicates he wants to make economic development…...