Talks to legalize sports betting in Illinois have heated up after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a federal ban last week.

With the Illinois Primary coming up next week on March 15th, we’ve been speaking to candidates across the state. Fifteenth District State Senator Napoleon Harris (Democrat, Harvey) is among the three Democrats and two Republicans vying for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Mark Kirk.

With the Illinois Primary coming up next week on March 15th, we’ve been speaking to candidates across the state. Fifteenth District State Senator Napoleon Harris (Democrat, Harvey) is among the three Democrats and two Republicans vying for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Mark Kirk.

Some candidates for offices in the upcoming March 15th Illinois Primary are accusing their opponents of ducking debates.

The last televised debate for the Illinois Democrats vying for a chance to replace U.S. Senator Mark Kirk took on an aggressive tone Friday.