Articles filed under State Executive
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Ted Dabrowski: 2026 candidate for Illinois GovernorFeb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Ted Dabrowski is a Republican running for Illinois Governor.
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Rick Heidner: 2026 candidate for Illinois GovernorFeb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Rick Heidner is a Republican running for Illinois Governor.
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Endorsement: Kifowit for Democrats as Illinois comptrollerFeb 27, 2026 4:00 am - The Daily Herald endorses Stephanie Kifowit for the Democratic nomination for state comptroller.
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Harris for Republican secretary of state nominationFeb 27, 2026 4:00 am - We endorse Diane Harris in the Republican primary for Illinois Secretary of State.
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Who’s the real Republican? And does Trump make mistakes? Gov hopefuls debate (sans Bailey)Feb 25, 2026 6:53 pm - After months of focusing on JB Pritzker, Republican candidates for governor showed their differences and priorities.
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‘Progress has been made’: Northwest suburban officials in Springfield for Bears bill talksFeb 18, 2026 7:40 pm - Northwest suburban officials, including those from Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows, are in Springfield to push for legislation that would provide a property tax break for a potential Bears stadium at Arlington Park.
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Woman’s hospitalization following Bailey campaign launch stirs questions within GOPFeb 18, 2026 6:18 pm - As the GOP gubernatorial primary fight intensifies, front-runner Darren Bailey’s campaign faces scrutiny in some Republican circles over its response to an incident where a woman was hospitalized and filed a police report after attending his launch event.
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‘It creates confusion’: Dabrowski takes aim at ‘Tad’ of a mistake on ballotFeb 17, 2026 7:58 pm - Plus, Republican Darren Bailey intervenes in negative X post about Gov. JB Pritzker.
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Pritzker to present budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertaintyFeb 16, 2026 3:11 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker will stand in front of the General Assembly on Wednesday in a familiar position: confronting tremendous uncertainty over the state’s financial future.
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Daily Herald endorsement: Darren Bailey in GOP gubernatorial primaryFeb 15, 2026 2:00 pm - Daily Herald opinion: Former state Sen. Darren Bailey earns our endorsement in the Republican primary for governor.