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GOP candidate Darren Bailey uses trespassing arrest at JB Pritzker's home for familiar attack on crime

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By Dan Petrella Verified, Caroline Kubzansky Verified, Madeline Buckley Verified
| Killeen Daily Herald Verified
By Dan Petrella, Caroline Kubzansky and Madeline Buckley - Chicago Tribune (TNS) CHICAGO - In an era of rising concern over the safety of elected officials and other political figures, Republican governor nominee Darren Bailey is using the July 4 arrest of a man who allegedly jumped a fence into the backyard of Gov. JB Pritzker's Gold Coast home as a way to score political points and solicit campaign contributions. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency.
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GOP candidate Darren Bailey uses trespassing arrest at JB Pritzker's home for familiar attack on crime

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By Madeline Buckley Verified, Dan Petrella Verified, Caroline Kubzansky Verified
| Miami Herald Verified
CHICAGO - In an era of rising concern over the safety of elected officials and other political figures, Republican governor nominee Darren Bailey is using the July 4 arrest of a man who allegedly jumped a fence into the backyard of Gov. JB Pritzker's Gold Coast home as a way to score political points and solicit campaign contributions.
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State Week: Trump continues to raise election security concerns ahead of the midterms Original

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By Sean Crawford Verified, Peter Hancock Verified, Dan Petrella Verified
| NPR Illinois Verified
President Trump is reiterating his belief that alleges voting systems are rigged and the elections are vulnerable to being stolen. While experts reject his claims, his comments have some worried about the threat of federal interference with the upcoming midterms. The Department of Justice recently sent a letter warning election officials in Illinois and other states that they could face prosecution if undocumented individuals cast ballots. Evidence shows that has rarely occurred.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first full-time job was covering Riverside, Ill., for a semi-weekly called Suburban Life.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I used to use one all the time in grade school.

How is social media changing news?

It adds to the immediacy of information, which is incredibly powerful, but it also increases the chances of getting things wrong.