Articles filed under Governor
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Suburban politicians hope to be at the top of the ticket on statewide ballotJan 12, 2022 4:30 am - Suburban Republicans are taking starring roles in what's shaping up to be a bruising and boisterous primary election for a standard-bearer to challenge Democratic Gov. J...
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Aurora mayor's name pops up as potential GOP governor candidateDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - Illinois' richest man, Ken Griffin, attempted to shoot down rumors Thursday that he had found his gubernatorial candidate, saying in a statement he looks forward to supp...
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Six Naperville firefighters seek to keep working while fighting COVID-19 vaccination mandateSep 30, 2021 1:00 am - Six Naperville firefighters challenging a COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirement in federal court will seek a preliminary injunction to prevent the city from enfor...
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What are Dillard's chances if he runs for governor again?Aug 05, 2021 1:00 am - Is Kirk Dillard the Republican whisperer who can appeal to both moderates and conservatives and beat formidable and well-funded Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker? The former...
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Dillard weighs third run for governorAug 04, 2021 1:00 am - A former Republican state legislator and veteran of two past GOP gubernatorial administrations said Wednesday he's weighing a bid to join the field of candidates vying f...
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Pritzker, Stratton announce reelection bidJul 19, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday he will seek a second term, joined again by Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as a running mate. In a three-minute ...
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Schaumburg businessman officially announces bid for governorMar 31, 2021 1:00 am - A Schaumburg businessman has joined a growing list of Republicans who want to challenge Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2022. Gary Rabine kicked off his campaign Tuesday with even...
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Legislator who sued over COVID-19 rules announces he's running for governorFeb 22, 2021 12:00 am - EFFINGHAM, Ill. - Facing a packed-in, almost entirely unmasked crowd of supporters, conservative firebrand Darren Bailey on Monday kicked off his bid to unseat Gov. J.B....
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Downstate conservative running for governorFeb 15, 2021 12:00 am - Saying he wants to return Illinois to its status as the strongest state in the nation, a former southern Illinois legislator on Monday became the second Republican to an...
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Schaumburg business CEO Gary Rabine pondering Republican bid for governorFeb 07, 2021 12:00 am - Bull Valley resident Gary Rabine, CEO and founder of Schaumburg-based paving, roofing and snow removal company Rabine Group, said Sunday he intends to run for governor i...