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‘Our suburbs have been ignored for too long’: Palatine native saddles up for independent gubernatorial run

By Steve Zalusky
May 27, 2026 3:56 pm - Palatine resident Collin Corbett launched his bid for governor outside the former Arlington Park site. Wednesday, he filed as an independent candidate and said he has the best chance of beating Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Bailey calls for SAFE-T Act repeal after Chicago officer's fatal shooting

By Marni Pyke
Apr 30, 2026 6:33 pm - Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey repeated his call for the repeal of the SAFE-T Act ending cash bail and introduced a plan Thursday he said would prevent criminals from “slipping through the cracks.”
Bailey campaign unfazed by $14 million funding gap with Pritzker

By Marni Pyke
Apr 20, 2026 6:55 pm - Federal campaign filings show GOP guberatorial nominee Darren Bailey with about $81,839 cash in hand compared to Democratic Gov. JB Pritkzer’s war chest of about $14 million.
‘Don’t give up’: On visit to suburbs, Bailey opens up about crash that killed son, grandchildren

By Marni Pyke
Apr 19, 2026 6:05 pm - “At the end of the day … I am at peace,” Bailey tells congregation at Lakewood Chapel in remarks on faith, loss and hope.
Bailey moves into Chicago apartment as GOP candidate courts city, suburban votes

By Ben Szalinski
Apr 15, 2026 3:45 pm - Darren Bailey isn’t just trying to win over voters — he wants this year’s campaign to be an impressive experience for Chicago residents.
Republicans pledge unity, take aim at Pritzker and boost Bailey 2.0

By Marni Pyke
Mar 18, 2026 8:38 pm - “Everything’s different,” Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey said Wednesday while promising to focus more on the suburbs this time around.
Bailey lands GOP governor nomination, teeing up a repeat with Pritzker

By Marni Pyke
Mar 17, 2026 7:58 pm - Former state Sen. Darren Bailey has won the GOP gubernatorial primary with 40% of votes counted.
Counting down to the primary: How open seats led to hot races across the suburbs, state

By Russell Lissau and Marni Pyke and Eric Peterson
Mar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Of the dozens of political races Illinois voters will decide Tuesday, the most competitive don’t feature incumbents.
Ted Dabrowski: 2026 candidate for Illinois Governor

Feb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Ted Dabrowski is a Republican running for Illinois Governor.
Rick Heidner: 2026 candidate for Illinois Governor

Feb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Rick Heidner is a Republican running for Illinois Governor.

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