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Bailey, who won the GOP primary in June, and his running mate,
Stephanie Trussel, shared their ideas for fixing crime in
Chicago and throughout the state.
The gubernatorial hopeful said that if elected, he would stop
the high rate of violence happening throughout the state.
"Those affected by the senseless shootings in Washington Park,
in Garfield Park, and the families of the more than 500 people
that have been killed in Chicago this year. I want you to know
that I am fighting to end this bloodshed," Bailey said.
Bailey addressed Pritzker directly and vowed to make changes if
elected.
"J.B., how many more Black families have to mourn before you
recognize that Black lives really do matter," Bailey said. "How
many parents need to pick out caskets when they should be
picking out clothes for school? My friends, it does not have to
be this way."
Bailey said he was in Chicago to speak for the people that
currently do not have a voice with the city's leadership.
"J.B. Pritzker, where are you at? [Mayor] Lori Lightfoot, where
are you at? [State's Attorney] Kim Foxx, where are you at? There
is a problem here, and these people need a voice." Bailey said.
According to Chicago Police statistics, crime has increased by
38% over the past year.
The gubernatorial election will be held on Nov. 8, with early
voting beginning on Sept. 29.
Andrew Hensel has years of experience as a
reporter and pre-game host for the Joliet Slammers, and as a
producer for the Windy City Bulls. A graduate of Iowa Wesleyan
University and Illinois Media School, Andrew lives in the south
suburbs of Chicago.
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