Dave McKinney
ReporterDave McKinney covers Illinois government and politics for WBEZ and was the long-time Springfield bureau chief for the Chicago Sun-Times.
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The fate of 1,500-plus artifacts, including some tied to Lincoln’s murder, is unclear as a foundation pulls items out of a state Lincoln museum.
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Earlier this year, the governor signaled interest in running for president in 2024 — but voters polled are not embracing the idea.
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In the races for secretary of state, attorney general, comptroller and treasurer, the poll found voters heavily favoring Democrats.
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Some 37% of downstate voters polled viewed Pritzker favorably — that’s higher than Bailey’s downstate favorability numbers.
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In the fast-paced televised debate ahead of the November election, the governor and state senator traded barbs while ducking questions.
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Examining The Record: Darren Bailey pushed to fix the state's ills, but critics call him ineffectiveThe GOP nominee for governor gained fame as the voice of opposition on cultural issues — gun rights, abortion — at the statehouse. But he passed few bills of his own.
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Conspiracy theorists inundate election officials across the state with form letters demanding voter records and threatening lawsuits.
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The potential for a shift in control of the state’s highest court could impact major issues, including abortion and gun rights.
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GOP heavyweights haven’t backed Bailey’s campaign directly since he won the nomination, and even his supporters worry about how he’ll secure statewide support.
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Pritzker says he’s experiencing mild symptoms and is taking anti-viral medication after an attendee at Florida rally also tests positive.