“The violent rhetoric and division we’re seeing across our country is unacceptable,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker tweeted. “Hatred in any form has no home in Illinois.” In response, Bailey blamed the threat on the governor, who also has received threats. The Republican called it “exactly the product of J.B. Pritzker’s, you know, his divisiveness and his rhetoric.” “Darren Bailey has surrounded himself with racist, misogynistic, homophobic, xenophobic people and organizations, including chasing after the chief among them, Donald Trump,” Pritzker said.

Ninety percent of food banks across Illinois are reporting increased demand for food. At Willow Creek Care Center, Schumacher said they have had a 54% increase in the number of people who are coming to them for food this year as compared to last year. At