2026 arrives

Update: 2025-06-27

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Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking a third term. Jerry Nowicki, Ben Szalinski and Public Affairs Reporting intern Jade Aubrey discuss the announcement and Aubrey's time at Capitol News Illinois.

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Session recap

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Capitol News Illinois

2026 arrives