Richard Irvin

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who for a time was the frontrunner in the Republican gubernatorial primary, said that he is proud of the campaign he ran after he was soundly defeated by State Sen. Darren Bailey on Tuesday night. NBC 5’s Alex Maragos reports.

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who for a time was the frontrunner in the Republican gubernatorial primary, said that he is proud of the campaign he ran after he was soundly defeated by State Sen. Darren Bailey on Tuesday night.

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who for a time was the frontrunner in the Republican gubernatorial primary, said that he is proud of the campaign he ran after he was soundly defeated by State Sen. Darren Bailey on Tuesday night.

Not only is spending for the 2022 Illinois Gubernatorial Primary the most expensive in state history, it’s also on track to be the most expensive non-presidential race ever, in the country. Here’s who’s running.

The big-money contest to determine the Republican challenger to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is finally nearing its end, and candidates are making their final pushes to sway voters ahead of Tuesday’s vote.

The race for Illinois governor is shaping up to be yet another battle of the billionaires, as it is now the most expensive non-presidential race in history.

Following the news, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker vowed to continue to protect women’s rights in the state, tweeting “we will fight back” and called for a special session for reproductive rights. But, not unexpectedly, Illinois’ delegation is split on the issue.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, which ends constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot addresses the Supreme Court ending constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. 

First, Boeing announced it was leaving Chicago. Then came Caterpillar. And now, Citadel.

Two grocery stores are joining a number of businesses closing up shop in Chicago due in part to growing crime. The state’s richest billionaire is also doing the same. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Already facing criticism from Republican opponents for businesses leaving Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is under more scrutiny after billionaire Ken Griffin announced that his investment firm Citadel will move from Chicago.

“Miami is a vibrant, growing metropolis that embodies the American Dream,” Griffin said in a letter to employees, about the decision to move.

The race to challenge Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the November election is heating up, and Republican candidates are picking up endorsements as they seek to bolster their credentials in the stretch run.

The race for Illinois governor is shaping up to be yet another battle of the billionaires, with big money, big personalities and big controversies.

There has been a change in strategy in the Illinois Republican governor’s race. As Darren Bailey pulls ahead of Richard Irvin in a new poll, the Irvin team is pulling his downstate ads for next week. Changing course this late in the race is raising lots of questions. Irvin spoke to NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.

The race for Illinois governor is shaping up to be yet another battle of the billionaires, with big money, big personalities and big controversies.

The campaign for Illinois governor candidate Richard Irvin says it will stop showing political ads for the current Aurora mayor in downstate Illinois. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.