In an exclusive interview with The Southern Illinoisan, former Jackson County State’s Attorney Joe Cervantez is making his first statewide run, announcing his candidacy for Illinois Attorney General as a Republican.

He will formally kick off the campaign on Thursday during Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Cervantez said the decision came after months of conversations with people across the state.

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