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Antioch mayor mulling GOP run for governorSep 07, 2025 5:41 pm - Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner announced Sunday he is considering running for Illinois governor as a Republican in 2026, adding that he expects a final decision by the end of the month.
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Wilmette’s Dabrowski preparing gubernatorial campaignSep 02, 2025 1:24 pm - Conservative activist Ted Dabrowski sure looks like a man running for the state’s highest office.
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From ‘The Swamp’ to the Fiji jungle, Schakowsky staffer runs his own campaign on ‘Survivor’Aug 26, 2025 11:18 am - “You’re going to go, and you’re going to win,“ congresswoman tells staffer headed to Fiji island for Survivor Season 49.
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Here’s how new road test rules for seniors, reporting unsafe drivers will workAug 24, 2025 9:00 pm - Major changes are ahead in road tests for seniors. A new state law increasing the age when Illinois drivers must take a behind-the-wheel road test from 79 to 87 goes into effect in 2026. And more details on when McLean Road will reopen in South Elgin.
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Pritzker signs bill raising age for senior road testsAug 15, 2025 4:34 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation raising the age for mandatory road exams for seniors from 79 to 87 Friday. The bill also allows family members to report unsafe drivers of any age.
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While promoting vaccines, Pritzker takes shots at Trump administrationAug 12, 2025 1:27 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker took shots at President Donald Trump’s administration while promoting childhood vaccinations in Wheeling.
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‘What more could the governor do?’: Illinois lawmakers doubt state’s districts could be more gerrymanderedAug 09, 2025 9:04 am - Politicians on both sides of the aisle doubt Illinois’ congressional districts could be gerrymandered to get even more Democrats elected.
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Giannoulias launches campaign to ensure fairness in auto insurance ratesJul 30, 2025 12:17 pm - Secretary of state wants Illinoisans to tell their stories about expensive auto insurance rates. Meanwhile State Farm says it’s reducing costs.
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Mendoza won’t run for fourth term as comptroller — says she’ll go ‘where I’m needed most.’Jul 16, 2025 1:04 pm - Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s move drives speculation she may run for mayor again and adds to the 2026 election frenzy.
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‘We’re not seeing much of a letup’: REAL ID stampede cuts into access to other servicesJul 06, 2025 9:00 pm - Drivers receiving renewal notices for in-person tests shouldn’t wait until the last minute to schedule. Plus traffic alerts and new O’Hare flights to skiing spots.