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Trump visits Illinois, but doesn’t check in with state’s GOP gubernatorial nominee

Capitol News Illinois reports: President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) MOORE’S SUMMARY: President Trump’s itinerary this weekend did not include a check-in with Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey, whom he endorsed earlier this month over frequent foe, incumbent Democratic Gov. The Republican gubernatorial nominee confirmed their paths did not cross this weekend in an interview with me and my colleague Ben Szalinski in Springfield on Monday.

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WilluChill News DeskIllinois · Published Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:18 AM UTCUpdated Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:44 PM UTC

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