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Quinn, Rauner To Debate For Second Time

Northern Public Radio | By Ryan Pumroy

Published October 14, 2014 at 5:26 PM CDT

Illinois' gubernatorial candidates will debate for the second time tonight in Chicago.

Governor Pat Quinn (D) and challenger Bruce Rauner (R) will meet in Chicago's DuSable Museum at 6:00 PM.

Tonight's debate is sponsored by the Chicago Urban League and the Business Leadership Council.

CBS 2 will broadcast the debate live. It will also be availalbe online at CBSChicago.com.

The candidates will debate for a third and final time on October 16.