CHICAGO – Multiple Republican candidates are competing for the chance to take on Gov. JB Pritzker in this year’s gubernatorial election.

Former state lawmaker Darren Bailey, who lost to Pritzker in the 2022 general election, is the frontrunner for this year’s GOP primary as well. He and conservative entrepreneur and researcher Tom Dabrowski are slated to participate in a debate on Fox Chicago on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to discuss the major issues facing the state.

Election Day is March 17, but early voting begins this month across the state.

Illinois governor’s race: Who is running to challenge JB Pritzker?

How to watch the debate

The debate will air live on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. and you can watch on Fox Chicago, Fox32Chicago.com, and on the FOX LOCAL app.

The debate will be moderated by Fox Chicago’s Political Editor Paris Schutz.

Viewers can have their voices heard and help shape the conversation by submitting questions to ask the candidates. Select questions may be answered live on air during the debate.

Submit your questions to Parisonpolitics@fox.com.

A man was shot inside Springfield Mall in Springfield, Virginia, Friday evening and a suspect is in custody, according to police.

The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m., Fairfax County police told WTOP. Responding officers found a man inside the mall who’d been shot in the upper body. He was taken to a local hospital with injuries police said were not life-threatening.

Police said they have recovered a gun and that a suspect is in custody.

The scene is secure and there is no ongoing threat to the public, police said.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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Couples across Illinois will set out tomorrow for dinner dates and romantic excursions to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

But as we near the end of winter and the beginning of spring, the weather is becoming increasingly finnicky, with rain and cold one day followed by sunshine and warmth the next.

So what will the weather be like Saturday, Feb. 14? Here’s the forecast.

Chicago Valentine’s Day forecast

Saturday will be partly cloudy in Chicago with a high of 48-53 degrees during the day and low 40s near the lakeshore. The low will drop to around 32-37 at night with a chance of rain south of I-80.

Peoria Valentine’s Day forecast

Saturday will be partly cloudy in Peoria with a high of 51 degrees and a low of 31.

Springfield Valentine’s Day forecast

Saturday in Springfield will bring a high of 50 degrees and a low of 35. Sunshine will give way to increasing clouds and periods of rainfall in the afternoon.

Bloomington Valentine’s Day forecast

Sun will give way to clouds Saturday in Bloomington, with a high of 49 degrees and a low of 32.

Champaign Valentine’s Day forecast

Sun will give way to clouds Saturday in Champaign, with a high of 46 degrees and a low of 34.

Rockford Valentine’s Day forecast

Rockford will start off sunny and warm Saturday, with increasing clouds as the day goes on. The high of 55 degrees will near the city’s 2006 record of 59, with a low of 29 at night.

Galesburg Valentine’s Day forecast

Sun will give way to clouds Saturday in Galesburg, with a high of 52 degrees and a low of 28.

Carbondale Valentine’s Day forecast

Saturday will be cool with occasional rain in Carbondale, giving way to possible localized flooding. The high will be around 49 degrees and the low will be 42.