SAFE-T Act back in spotlight after killing of Chicago Police officer
Republicans want to change the law to make it easier to hold people before trial.
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GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey moves into Chicago apartment
Bailey also lived in the building formerly known as the John Hancock Center during the 2022 campaign
Bailey says campaign will focus on Chicago area after rough primary night in suburbs
Illinois Republican Party seeks more unity behind nominees after being plagued by internal — and geographic — divisions
Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric
Democrats offered muted praise while Republicans dismissed the governor’s affordability message as campaign-style rhetoric.
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race
The 30-year DuPage County resident is one of four candidates vying for the chance to unseat Pritzker.
‘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.
Few fireworks as Illinois GOP governor hopefuls share stage for first time
The four GOP candidates for governor were on the stage together for the first time
Illinois video gambling mogul to seek GOP gubernatorial nomination
Heidner is a Barrington Hills real estate developer and the owner of Gold Rush Gaming.
Supreme Court considers legality of law banning ‘venue shopping’ in constitutional challenges
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments about a law that limits “venue shopping” in constitutional challenges.
Bailey, Pritzker face off in agriculture forum with accusations of lies
The candidates for Illinois governor faced questioning about their agriculture-related policies Wednesday in an outbuilding on a McLean County farm.
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