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Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey speaks to reporters following a Republican Party breakfast in Naperville on March 18, 2026.
Ben Szalinski
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Capitol News Illinois
State News
Bailey says campaign will focus on Chicago area after rough primary night in suburbs
Ben Szalinski
Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey lost suburban counties in Tuesday’s primary that he won four years ago. The state Republican Party overall is also trying to present a more united front for the general election after the party has been bruised by internal divisions.
Tazewell County Board District 1 candidates Kaden Nelms (left), Nancy Proehl and Brad Donley react to an audience member's comment during a forum Saturday at the Pekin Public Library.
Steve Stein
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WCBU
Local News
11 Republican candidates for Tazewell County Board earn spots on general election ballot
Steve Stein
The new Washington City Council gathers around a bust of George Washington displayed at Five Points Washington. The bust was loaned to Washington by the city of Peoria to help Washington celebrate its bicentennial. From left are Todd Sluder, Brandon Moss, Mayor Lilija Stevens, Mike McIntyre, Jamie Smith, Michael Ernst, John Blundy, Bobby Martin III and Paula Johnson.
Steve Stein
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WCBU
Local News
Small voter turnout, big rejection for golf carts on Washington city streets
Steve Stein
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