The ad, narrated over clips from news coverage, opens with the line, “Willie Preston is a fighter who runs toward trouble,” framing the Chicago Democrat as someone who intervenes when others hesitate. #ad #campaign #election
“The brave men and women of Chicago Fire Fighters Local 2 are always there for Chicago, and I’m honored by their endorsement,” he said. #endorsement #firefighters
The report notes that the Schaumburg Democrat’s donor list includes venture capitalist and Trump adviser Marc Andreessen; Heritage Foundation senior adviser Michael Pillsbury, a Project 2025 contributor; and Shyam Sankar, a Trump adviser and major Republican donor. #trump #donors #campaign
In a video, García announced his retirement to focus on family and health, citing his wife’s battle with Multiple Sclerosis and recently adopted grandchildren. #retirement #election
“I want the Christians and pastors in this country, and the religious community in general, to know they have a warrior who is fighting on their behalf to protect their First Amendment rights,” he said. “This is not over.” #dismissal #case
Del Mar criticized the governor’s criminal justice policies, claiming they have “weakened discipline” and “demoralized” correctional staff. #campaign #overdoses
CPS board members Jenni Custer, Carlos Rivas and Ellen Rosenfeld joined Hynes at the announcement, outlining the financial fallout for the district and its pension fund. #election #endrosement
Bailey’s second campaign for governor had been in doubt after his son Zachary, daughter-in-law Kelsey and two grandchildren, 12-year-old Vada Rose and 7-year-old Samuel, died when the helicopter Zachary was piloting crashed in Montana on Oct. 22. #governor #bailey