Jobs, development and big projects
What each candidate has said or done on this, with sources, in ballot order. “Not covered” usually means we haven't sourced it yet, not that the candidate has no view.
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Darren Bailey
Republican- Says:Opposes data centers, breaking with Trump Chicago Sun-Times ↗
JB Pritzker
DemocraticIncumbent- Championed a $45 billion capital plan funded largely by sports betting and expanded gambling Chicago Sun-Times ↗
Collin Corbett
Independent- Says:Would scale back tax breaks for big out-of-state corporations and expand help for small businesses WTTW voter guide (candidate's answers) ↗
On your ballot: related questions
Permanent festival space
Advisory: this does not change law
Asks whether the city should build a permanent outdoor venue for large events.
Our reviewers group each candidate's existing sourced facts under issues. The wording and sources are the same as on the race pages.
All issues