Afternoon Briefing: Get ready for tonight’s Pritzker-Bailey debate
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Good afternoon, Chicago.
First-term Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and GOP nominee for governor Darren Bailey are facing off tonight in their first televised debate, a little more than one month before Election Day.
The debate is taking place at 7 p.m. at Illinois State University in Normal. Viewers across Illinois will be able to watch the debate, which will be broadcast statewide. In the Chicago area, it will air on WGN-Ch. 9 and on WGN’s website.
The Tribune will be covering the debate — so stay tuned. And heads-up, Chicago voters: You’ve probably got a new polling place. Here’s what to know.
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