Illinois GOP

Illinois Republicans have been quiet on issues like a sexual harassment scandal and crime concerns, relying on social media and press releases. Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey has not held a press conference in Chicago for over a month.

The Obama Presidential Center includes a permanent display acknowledging Indigenous land stewardship, which critics argue contrasts with controversy over its location on public land transferred for $10. Illinois GOP Chair Bob Grogan claims the land was 'stolen' from Illinois citizens, not Native Americans, due to a disputed 99-year agreement.

New Illinois GOP Chair Bob Grogan discusses strategies for growing the party ahead of the November elections. The conversation takes place on 'The Point,' a program that airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT.

The Obama Presidential Center's promised $470 million safety net to prevent taxpayer liability remains unfunded, with only $1 million deposited as of 2021. Contractors and subcontractors report being owed millions in unpaid bills, raising concerns about financial instability ahead of the center's opening. Critics argue the underfunded reserve fails to protect against potential future costs.

An Illinois alderman submitted her deceased mother's mail-in ballot, which was flagged before counting and led to her arrest. The case has sparked concerns about mail-in voting vulnerabilities and voter-roll safeguards, with critics calling for stricter election security measures.