Cindy Bailey, GOP candidate’s wife, pushes back on claims in Pritzker ads
Darren Bailey is in the middle of a 17-stop tour to turn out voters ahead of the election.
Governor’s Race 2026
Drinks and interruptions: Pritzker, Bailey meet in only governor debate of election cycle
The candidates focused mostly on Pritzker’s governing record.
Pritzker says ‘so much more to do’ in Illinois as he seeks rare 3rd term
Pritzker says campaign stops in other states are about helping Democrats win.
Bailey trying to stay on message as attacks from Pritzker mount
Bailey said he thinks voters are more frustrated with Pritzker than worried about Trump.
Former House Republican leader backs Pritzker for governor
Former Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin endorses Democrat JB Pritzker over GOP nominee Darren Bailey.
Trump visits Illinois, but doesn’t check in with state’s GOP gubernatorial nominee
President Trump's itinerary this weekend did not include a check-in with Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey.
Bailey, Del Mar say ‘I-Formation’ plan can keep Bears in Illinois
The eight-point proposal aims to lure the team’s private investment.
Republican-turned-independent Collin Corbett hopes to provide voters an alternative for governor
Corbett said his campaign is about proving there is an appetite for independent, centrist candidates.
Trump: ‘I’m all for Bailey’
While not disavowing Trump, Bailey had kept some distance in 2026.
Illinois governor’s race shifts to Texas
Pritzker’s appearance in Dallas fuels more speculation about his White House ambitions.
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