By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News IllinoisAug. 11, 2026 Illinois farmers heard pitches from incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker and downstate Republican farmer Darren Bailey on Monday as each argued they’re best positioned to address agricultural issues. Bailey, a former state lawmaker who was also his party’s nominee for governor in 2022, told the crowd at the candidate forum — hosted by the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable on a farm south of Blo…
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