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In his run for governor, Bailey has offered himself up as a herald for those he believes have been ignored, forgotten and excluded from a Chicago-driven plan led by Pritzker.

Gubernatorial candidates punch hard in a final debate. Bailey scores big deposit from conservative billionaire and we dig into other big races. In sports, the Bulls tip off the season as the Bears try to stave off collapse.

The National Wheat Yield Contest records its highest yield ever with three farmers topping the 200-bushel-per-acre mark.

Darren Bailey’s nomination as the Republican gubernatorial candidate in Illinois has led experts to consider the future of the state GOP.   Bailey, a state senator from Xenia, Ill., defeated Aurora mayor Richard Irvin and venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan in the June primary with 58% of the vote. He has been endorsed by former President Donald...

Vice President Kamala Harris in town as more migrants are sent to Chicago, GOP candidate for governor Darren Bailey moves to the city amid uproar over a racially motivated ad, and the undefeated Bears head up to Lambeau.

More than any other statewide candidate in recent times, Bailey has placed his faith front and center in his campaign for governor.

HISTORIC BARN IN BUHL, IDAHO

It isnt all corn dogs and lemon shakeups at the Illinois State Fair. Indeed, all that great fair fare has always been served with a side of politics.

Another alderperson decides to retire before her term is up. Rep Adam Kinzinger leads an explosive Jan. 6 hearing. NASCAR is coming to Chicago. And Pritzker catches COVID-19 after a trip to Florida.

Its amazing, the things you can do with an old barn.