Illinois

The Illinois Governor's Race: The Money Game

The 2018 race for Illinois governor could be the most expensive in U.S. history. With nine months until election day, the five leading candidates have raised more than $136 million, already exceeding any other contest before in Illinois. Democrat J.B. Pritzker has spent over $34 million of his $49 million campaign chest in an attempt to win the Democratic nomination. And a once sleepy Republican race has seen shifting alliances in recent weeks, after billionaire Dick Uihlein gave $2.5 million to Gov. Bruce Rauner's challenger, Illinois House Rep. Jeanne Ives, who opposes abortion and rights for gay and transgender people.To track this money circus, ProPublica Illinois has created a graphic that will update with the latest fundraising information.

Illinois Governor Hopeful Pritzker Calls For Trump Impeachment

Northern Public Radio | By Associated Press

Published May 17, 2017 at 4:48 PM CDT

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A Democrat running for Illinois governor in 2018 is calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

J.B. Pritzker said in a statement Wednesday the House of Representatives should begin impeachment proceedings. He says there are "credible reports" that Trump "obstructed justice in the investigation of the Russian hacking of our democracy."

Pritzker was a top supporter of Hillary Clinton, helping raise millions for her unsuccessful campaign against Trump. The Chicago billionaire says calling for impeachment is "not something done lightly" but that it's necessary.

The White House has denied that Trump asked former FBI Director James Comey to shut down an investigation.

Pritzker is among several Democrats hoping to unseat Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. Others include state Sen. Daniel Biss, businessman Chris Kennedy and Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar.