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The Week in Review: Polls Show Sen. Darren Bailey Leading Richard Irvin
The Week in Review: Polls Show Sen. Darren Bailey Leading Richard Irvin-May 2024
May 27, 2026 5:45 AM

Polls show State Sen. Darren Bailey pulling ahead of Richard Irvin in the Republican primary for Governor, despite billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin’s strong financial support for Irvin.

The field of candidates looking to challenge Mayor Lori Lightfoot continues to grow with activist Ja'Mal Green the latest to officially enter the race.

After a 100 years Caterpillar is moving its global headquarters from Illinois to Texas, while the Federal Reserve hikes benchmark interest rates 0.75% in the largest one-day hike since 1994.

And more revelations on former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the election from the congressional hearings on the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Guests

Joe Cahill, Crain’s Chicago Business | @CahillOnBiz@CrainsChicago

Hannah Meisel, NPR Illinois | @hannahmeisel @NPRIllinois

Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune | @JeremyGorner @ChicagoTribune

Jacoby Cochran, City Cast Chicago |@JacobyCochran@CityCastChicago

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