EPISODE · Aug 15, 2025 · 22 MIN

Fair roundup

from Capitol Cast: Illinois · host Capitol News Illinois

The Illinois State Fair marked the unofficial launch of the 2026 election cycle. Democrats and Republicans brought major names to the stage to help showcase their candidates and fire up their supporters. Peter Hancock, Jerry Nowicki and Ben Szalinksi share their impressions of the events and discuss what it all signals about the campaigns ahead.

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