| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 21, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 21, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/wbez-news/2026/08/21/illinois-democrats-republicans-seek-political-momentum-at-state-fair |
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Democrats are looking to reelect Gov. JB Pritzker, replace retiring U.S. Sen.
Dick Durbin and weather a sexual harassment scandal confronting House Speaker
Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Republicans are trying to exploit Welch’s crisis, blame
Pritzker for rising household costs and overcome a possible Democ...