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217 Today: Incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul faces Republican challenger Tom DeVore in IL Attorney General race

Brian Moline and Sydney Wood
 
Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul (left) is facing a challenge from Republican Tom DeVore.

Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul (left) is facing a challenge from Republican Tom DeVore. Chicago Sun-Times/AP

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Today's headlines:

  • Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger is endorsing Democrats in several major races across the country.
  • The head of a major business lobbying group in Illinois says the Workers' Rights Amendment is a political ploy by Democrats to get the unions to vote on election day.
  • Organizations and events that support the LGBTQ community in Illinois have been targets of hatred and harassment.
  • According to the Illinois Association of Superintendents, 90 percent of schools in our state are experiencing staff shortages. Three area superintendents say it's a problem for their districts as well. 

In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the race for Illinois Attorney General, where incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul faces Republican challenger Tom DeVore.

217 Today is produced by Sydney Wood. Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Eric Stock, Luis Velazquez, Reginald Hardwick and Shannon Heffernan.