Illinois Quick Hits: GOP gubernatorial forum set for Monday

Illinois Quick Hits: GOP gubernatorial forum set for Monday

January 16, 2026/
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By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square
The Center Square

(The Center Square) – All four Republican gubernatorial candidates are scheduled to participate in a forum in East Dundee on Monday.

Darren Bailey, Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner and James Mendrick are competing in the March 17 primary election for the chance to challenge Gov. J.B. Pritzker in November.

The event is scheduled from 5-8:30 p.m. will be streamed online by Blue Room Stream.

https://www.blueroomstream.com/

JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT

Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Julia Ann Yetter as a circuit judge in Kane County.

Yetter has served as an associate judge in the 16th circuit since 2018. She was also chairperson for the Kane County SAFE-T Act Task Force.

Yetter was appointed to replace Judge Kevin T. Busch, who is retiring Jan. 29.

RADON ACTION MONTH

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is partnering with the American Lung Association to launch two statewide poster and video contests for students during Radon Action Month.

In an effort to encourage radon testing, high school students can submit a 30-second, commercial-style video.

Middle school students can enter a poster. Contest submissions are being accepted through March 15.

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