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.
Mike Bost
‘Looking at the forest as a crop’: Trump admin’s logging rule would expose Shawnee Forest
The Trump administration says changes to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule will increase the nation's timber supply.
Moore: 13 takeaways from political days at the Illinois State Fair
Illinois State Fair political days previewed 2026 election fights over affordability, Trump and Pritzker.
Supreme Court allows mail ballots to be counted after Election Day, based on postmark
In another case, high court’s weed killer ruling likely blocks thousands of lawsuits
Supreme Court skeptical of allowing states to count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The case is separate from one involving U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois.
Illinois governor’s race will be a rematch in 2026
Darren Bailey’s performance downstate helped him beat conservative researcher Ted Dabrowski for the GOP nomination for governor.
‘More listening and less talking’: Darren Bailey insists results will be different in 2nd run for governor
Darren Bailey retools his GOP governor bid, leaning on a Cook County running mate to soften tone and win Chicago.
U.S. Supreme Court allows Mike Bost to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Bost, as a candidate for office, has a right to challenge election laws.
Bailey to stay in governor’s race following family tragedy
Bailey was contemplating his next move after his son, daughter-in-law and two grandkids died in a helicopter crash.
SCOTUS weighs whether Mike Bost can challenge Illinois election laws
Lower courts ruled Bost did not have standing to sue.
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