GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES TO DEBATE

Three Republican hopefuls for Illinois governor will face off Monday evening in a debate taking place in Northbrook. Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner, and James Mendrick are scheduled to discuss key issues in an event organized by Students for Illinois. Notably absent is Darren Bailey, the party’s 2022 nominee, who has chosen to attend a campaign event elsewhere in Pekin. The debate comes just weeks ahead of the primary election on March 17, offering voters a closer look at the candidates’ positions as the race intensifies. Organizers expect lively exchanges on state policy and party direction.