SPRINGFIELD — With primaries approaching in the spring, Republican gubernatorial candidates are beginning to gain speed in their respective campaigns for office.Gov. Bruce Rauner, the incumbent, will once again appear on the ballot for the primary election...

DeKALB — Ameya Pawar, Chicago 47th ward alderperson and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, announced he is dropping out of the race citing a lack of funding.Pawar attempted to run a grassroots campaign similar to that of Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator...