Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett Tuesday accused Governor JB Pritzker’s campaign of coordinating with Chicago Public Television station WTTW to keep him out of a planned debate next week.

Former House Republican Leader Jim Durkin dropped a bit of a political bomb Monday, publicly endorsing Governor JB Pritzker for re-election over Republican Darren Bailey.

A new poll from a Democratic-aligned firm and paid for by an obscure, progressive media outlet shows Democratic Governor JB Pritzker leading his Republican opponent, former State Senator Darren Bailey, by 20 points.

Governor JB Pritzker, National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell, top officials from the Chicago Bears, and legislative leaders met Thursday, but the meeting didn’t include one of the top Bears brass that has been at the center of the controversy over a new stadium.

With five weeks remaining until the November 3 General Election, Senate Democrats and Republicans have begun pumping major cash into competitive races around the state.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy admits he is a heavy underdog in his race against Lt. Governor and Democratic senate nominee Juliana Stratton.